Boekje bij het souvenir aan het huwelijk van prins Hendrik en prinses Maria van Pruisen, 1878 1879 - 1880

This small book, created by artist M.M. Couvée in 1879-1880, was a souvenir of the wedding of Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands and Princess Marie of Prussia in 1878. The book describes the wedding ceremony and the preparations for the event, detailing the lavish decorations, the arrival of guests, and the traditional exchange of vows. This booklet, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the pomp and ceremony surrounding the marriage of royalty in the 19th century.