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Paper mill in Schiedam, depicted on a map by Jacques de Gheyn (1598).

Gheyn, Jacques de (graveur/engraver)
year: 1598

type: kaart
map
detail: ja
related persons: Gheyn, Jacques de
related terms: papiermolens papiermaken
period: 16e eeuw
classification:
B: Schriftdragers, inkt

contents: This is the oldest illustration of a Dutch paper mill. This Schiedam paper mill dating from 1596 and located near the Vlaardingerstraat was powered by the tidal waters. The paper mill is a detail from a 1598 map of Schiedam, drawn by Jacques de Gheyn (1565-1626).

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©description: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek
©reproduction: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek




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