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Title: [Pinkster brief / Pentecost Wish Card, 1833] Cornelia. Assendelft. Decorative card with genre scenes, dated 1833, 1 p.
Description: Decorative print employed as a wish card; handcolored. Frame with ovals where are scenes of children and other figures in the open air. At bottom center a genre scene where some figures are walking and riding a cart beside a canal. Colored with light hues.Numbered on the top right corner: 'N. 9'; without the address of the publisher, but likely by Hendrik Moolenijzer (fl. 1792-1847).The inscription testifies that this impression was used as wishcard (Pentecost, Pinksteren) to parents of miss Cornelia. Dated at bottom, Assendelft 26 Mei 1833.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, mounted on cardboard; total: 415 x 332 mm; two folding creases with small holes at the intersections, some reparations on verso; some light rubbing, somewhat frayed margins, some staining; otherwise in fair condition. Not in Buijnsters-Smets 2007.

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