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Woman putting an envelope in the mailbox
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Woman putting an envelope in the mailbox

Paul Gavarni · 1839 · lithography; paper

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

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The woman distracts her husband's attention, while secretly mailing a letter to her lover.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprintpartner deceivedletter-box, pillar-boxletter, envelope
Credit lineVrouw stopt een envelop in de brievenbus. 1839. Paul Gavarni. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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