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Title: [Kermisbrief / Fair Wish card, 1848] P. Kuiper. Decorative card with allegories of the months, dated 1848, 1 p.
Description: Decorative print employed as a wish card; handcolored. Two pillars on the sides (twee pilaren, zuilen), surmounted by vases. On the pillars are a total of twelve ovals with the representations of the months. At bottom center a village by the water with a man riding a horse.Numbered on the top right corner: 'N. 7'; with the address of the publisher at the bottom: 'te Amsterdam, by H. Moolenyzer.' [Hendrik Moolenijzer (fl. 1792-1847)]The inscription testifies that this impression was used as wishcard to the uncle and godfather of P. Kuiper. Dated 30 Julij 1848. Te Beemster.Nieuwjaarsprenten – wensen – Nieuwejaarswens – Paaswens – Pinksterwens – Kermiswens – kransen – decoratieve prenten met geschreven wensen – nieuwjaarsgedichtjes – wensbrieven – sierrand – schoonschrift – kalligrafie – calligrafie – calligraphy - nieuwjaarsbrieven – zegenwens – heilwens – kermisrijm – (wens)brief – schoolboy pieces – decorated writing sheets – Christmas sheets Handcolored etching on paper; total: 436 x 342 mm; two folding creases with a small hole at the intersection, some light rubbing, somewhat frayed margins; otherwise in good condition. With watermark. Buijnsters-Smets 2007, p. 203, cat.nr. 7.

Keywords: Calligraphy|Hand colored|New Year and Christmas wishes