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Wherever you may seek amusement, / children, it is sought in vain; / Never will you learn to laugh. / Have you not bought this print
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Wherever you may seek amusement, / children, it is sought in vain; / Never will you learn to laugh. / Have you not bought this print

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Leaf with 24 depictions of proverbs and depictions of professions and trades. Under each image a two-line caption. Numbered top right: No. 281.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printstreet-traderproverbs, sayings, etc.crafts and industries
Credit lineWaar gy ook vermaak moogt zoeken, / kindren, 't is vergeefs gezocht; / Nimmer zult gy lagchens leeren. / hebt gy niet deez' print gekocht. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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