Holland Museum : Object : painting [1964.18.22]

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Catalog Number

1964.18.22

Artist/Author

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Description

Painting by Agnes Selby of a Dutch school. The teacher, on the right, is pointing to a board. Students, seated on the left, look on.
The costumes shown in the painting are representative of those worn by residents of Walcheren, a province of Zeeland, Netherlands.

History

Agnes Selby (1887-1965) was a Holland, MI resident for 25 years, before settling in the Port Sheldon area with husband Charles Selby. Agnes was a member of the Holland Garden Club, the Holland Literary Club and Hope Church. She is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland.

Gift of

Selby, Agnes