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The life and business of Jan de Wasser and his wife
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The life and business of Jan de Wasser and his wife

Hendrik van der Putte · 1761 - 1765 · 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 scenes from the life of Jan de Wasser, a man who must do all the household work for his wife Griet, who wears the trousers. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered at the top center: 6.

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Credit line't Leven en bedrijf / Van Jan de Wasser en zijn wijf. 1761 - 1765. Hendrik van der Putte. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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