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Follow morality and its lessons. / But pierce into wanton hearts. / Fashion does not accord with her law; / O youth! take heed of the distinction
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Satirical print on fashion with 16 depictions of people with extremely large wigs. Under each depiction a caption. Numbered top right: No. 112.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineVolg zedekunde, en haare lessen. / Maar schiet in wulpsche harten bressen. / De mode strookt niet met haar wet; / ô jeugd! op 't onderscheid doch let. 1806 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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