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Learn from Little Thumb's experiences. / That one can succeed through cunning; (...)
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Learn from Little Thumb's experiences. / That one can succeed through cunning; (...)

Petrus Christiaan Leonardus van Staden Czn. · 1850 - 1870 · letterpress printing; wood engraving; hand coloring; paper

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Sheet with twelve scenes from the fairy tale of Little Thumb. Below each picture a four-line verse. Numbered at the top right: No. 26. Ca. 1800-1850.

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Credit lineLeer uit Klein Duimpjes wedervaren. / Dat men door list wel slagen kan; (...). 1850 - 1870. Petrus Christiaan Leonardus van Staden Czn.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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