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Set of printed theatre drops depicting whaling scenes
This miniature toy theatre set from the 18th century was printed in Amsterdam around 1740 by Louis Foubert. Characters and scenery were printed on paper, and then sheets were mounted on card or wood and coloured in by children.
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