Het afsterven van hare majesteit de Koningin der Nederlanden. Den 12den October 1837 Possibly 1837
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advertising for male clothe
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This broadside, "Het afsterven van hare majesteit de Koningin der Nederlanden. Den 12den October 1837," by T.C. Hoffers, commemorates the death of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands in 1837. This type of announcement, which was typical for the 19th century, informed the public of the death of a major figure. It features a black and white depiction of a crown with a short text about the life and death of the Queen. This broadside highlights the importance of the deceased and her role as ruler of the Netherlands.
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