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Sheet with the printed testimonies of Ruben and Jacob van der Helling regarding the hose fire engines, 1697
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Sheet with the printed testimonies from 1697 of Ruben and Jacob van der Helling regarding the invention of the hose fire engines by Jan van der Heyden and their use in the city since 1672. Also includes a copy of earlier testimonies from 1689. Drawn up by the notary G. van der Groe. Part of the supplementary prints in Jan van der Heyden's Fire Engine Book.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineBlad met de gedrukte getuigenissen van Ruben en Jacob van der Helling inzake de slangbrandspuiten, 1697. 1697. Jan van der Heyden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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