Sold Ceramics - Sold Chinese wares over-decorated in the West 1700-1800 - Dutch over-decorated Amsterdams Bont - House of Orange - Page 1

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In the 18th century, opponents of the stadtholder called themselves patriots. Patriotism was central to them. Patriots felt that William V (1748-1806) did not act forcefully enough against the English and violated the freedom of the citizens by behaving like a king. Orangists and patriots used symbols to show which side they were on. For example, Orangists used the slogan Vivat Oranje (long live Orange).