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See what each image and work in this print signifies, / And choose, O children! the best for yourself
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See what each image and work in this print signifies, / And choose, O children! the best for yourself

Christiaan Cornelis Lucas van Staden · 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 36 depictions of professions and occupations for women. Under each image a four-line poem. Numbered top right: No. 190.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printadult womanhousehold choresmilkmaid
Credit lineZiet wat in deeze prent elks beeld en werk beduidt, / En kiest, ô kinderen! voor u het best 'er uit. 1806 - 1830. Christiaan Cornelis Lucas van Staden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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