Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1826 1825 - 1826

This printed broadside, titled "Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1826," or "New Year's Wishes from the Amsterdam Newspaper Carriers for the Year 1826," was created anonymously in Amsterdam. These broadsides were given to the residents of Amsterdam in exchange for a small tip. As such, the text printed on the broadside is addressed to the wealthy merchants, citizens, and other inhabitants of the city. The verse reflects a society deeply rooted in trade and commerce, highlighting the importance of hard work, prosperity, and the maintenance of social order. The imagery, including vignettes of city life and maritime scenes, offers glimpses into the world of early 19th-century Amsterdam. These scenes celebrate Amsterdam's economic activities, while reminding us of the crucial role of information dissemination and those who delivered it to the public. This material object, a form of early media, encapsulates the values and aspirations of a community at the cusp of modernization. It reminds us of our relationship with the news and those who bring it to our doors.