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The Ugly Duckling Certificate with Ducks and Flowers

This charming certificate, likely from the early 20th century, features a delightful illustration of a mother duck and her ducklings nestled amongst a profusion of daisies and foliage. The artwork, rendered in a woodcut or linocut style, uses a limited palette of black, white, and warm ochre. The central focus is the mother duck, depicted with intricate feather detail, protectively overseeing her brood. The text below, in Dutch, indicates it's a subscription form for "The Ugly Duckling" by T. v. Hoytema, priced at 10 guilders. The overall aesthetic evokes a sense of nostalgia and classic children's literature, making it suitable for decorative purposes, educational materials, or as a unique piece of vintage ephemera.

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