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Some more of the dwarf postures, O youth! and the current existence / Of fashion you can here glimpse. Pay attention to the sight
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Some more of the dwarf postures, O youth! and the current existence / Of fashion you can here glimpse. Pay attention to the sight

Wijsmuller, Erve · 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 24 satirical depictions of high wigs, umbrellas, and strange fashion. Under each image a six-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 110.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprintpopular printfashion, clothingcaricatures (human types)fashioncomedyparasol, sunshade
Credit lineNog eenigen der dwerg-posturen, ô jeugd! en 't hedendaags bestaan / Der mode kunt gy hier begluren. Wilt by 't gezigt 'er acht op slaan. 1806 - 1830. Wijsmuller, Erve. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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