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The story of Paulus

From the series Slavery

Slavery was forbidden by law in the Netherlands. The collar in this story entered our collection in 1881 as a dog collar. However, it would appear that the collar may have been worn by a Black servant in a Dutch household. Researcher Annemieke van der Vegt will tell you the story of Paulus.

Do you want to read more about Paulus? View the catalogue


The works in this story


Look at me now

LAMN is a reflection on the stories in the Slavery exhibition. After seeing and hearing the stories, you can share your impressions. You can share a thought or a physical contribution. We will incorporate these into the installations. Curious how you can do this? Check the details here