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Title: [Pinksterwens / Pentecost Wish Card, 1779] Hillegond Bakker. Wish card for Pentecost, dated 1779, 1 p.
Description: Decorative print employed as a wish card. The card is signed by Hillegond Bakker, te Broek (Broek in Waterland).The border decorated with scenes of the Pentecost. On the top right some figures shaking a tree and catching its fruit.Numbered on the top right corner: 'N.45.' Handwritten note also on verso, with the text: Waarde Oome en Peetje Bakker.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 Etching on paper; total: 406 x 326 mm; horizontal folding crease with some damage; some rubbing and staining, otherwise in good condition.  With watermark. Buijnsters-Smets 2007, p. 210.

Keywords: Calligraphy|Music|New Year and Christmas wishes|Theology