Lottery Ticket Collection
Amidst the bustling streets of Amsterdam, the Bookshop and Lottery Agency of Jan de Groot in the Kalverstraat became a beacon of hope for the common folk
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Amidst the bustling streets of Amsterdam, the Bookshop and Lottery Agency of Jan de Groot in the Kalverstraat became a beacon of hope for the common folk. In this engraving, 'The Lottery Ticket or the Sunshine of Hope,' we see the excitement and anticipation as a ticket is purchased, a fleeting moment of possibility amidst the daily grind. This tradition dates back to the 18th century, as depicted in the engraving 'Bureau de la loterie royale sous la Restauration.' Peasants, too, found joy in the lottery, as seen in the lively Twelfth Night celebration by David Teniers II. Even in the 1920s, women in Panama City sold lottery tickets with the same fervor and optimism. And yet, as the saying goes, 'J'ai Perdu.' or 'I have lost,' as depicted in Adolphe Roehn's poignant painting, serves as a reminder of the inherent risk in the lottery. Yet, the hope and excitement it brings remains a cherished part of human experience, as captured in these historical images.