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You, dear children, can learn from the example of Tom Thumb, / That courage and foresight can overcome danger
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You, dear children, can learn from the example of Tom Thumb, / That courage and foresight can overcome danger

Abraham van Alphen · 1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 12 depictions from the fairy tale of Tom Thumb. Under each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 43.

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Credit lineGij, lieve kind'ren kunt uit Duimpjes voorbeeld leeren, Dat moed en overleg 't gevaar kan overheeren. 1806 - 1830. Abraham van Alphen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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