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Behold, oh children! again something strange / A whole procession of beggars, / Many out of poverty, many poor in appearance, Then, God help all who are so
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Behold, oh children! again something strange / A whole procession of beggars, / Many out of poverty, many poor in appearance, Then, God help all who are so

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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Sheet with 24 depictions of beggars with various disabilities. Below each image a six-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 168.

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Credit lineZie hier ô kindren! weêr iets raars / Een ganschen stoet van bedelaars, / Veele uit gebrek, vele arm in schyn, Dan, God help ze allen die het zyn. 1806 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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