OUDE-SYDTS Old South district

A gold-tooled emblem sits in the center of the vellum cover. A diamond-shaped foliate frame encloses the coat of arms of Amsterdam. The shield features three vertical Saint Andrew's crosses. An imperial crown rests atop the shield. Two rampant lions act as supporters. The design is impressed in gold on cream-colored vellum. Ornate gold-tooled rectangular borders frame the composition.

HUYS ZITTEN ARMEN House of the Sitting Poor; an organization providing charitable relief to the elderly or infirm in their own homes

ANNO 1689