Title
Boys' books, first half of the 20th century
Creator
Damen, T. (fotograaf/photographer)
Year
2002
Type
foto, photograph
Related term
jeugdboeken, industriële uitgeversbanden
Period
20e eeuw
Classification
F: Bindkunst, M43: Taalwetenschap, letterkunde: andere Germaanse talen
Content
From the turn of the century the bindings on children's books became more colourful and attractive. It was important that the illustration on the front should suggest an exciting and pleasant content. There was now a clear difference between boy's and girl's books in which stereotypical behaviour was praised and encouraged. Boys looked for adventure, they went forth into the wide world, made discoveries and followed the path of science and technology. And the tricks of the rascals among them (Kruimeltje, Pietje Bell) were tolerated with a smile.
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Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag KB
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Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek
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Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek