Drainage Windmill dutch

Drainage Windmill dutchThese kind of windmills were used a lot to drain land, or so called 'polders'. Some polders even needed three or more of these windmills in line, because one windmill on it's own was only able to pump out about one metre of water. One of these series of mills can be found in the Schermer, pretty close to Zaandam. Measurements: 6,5 x 7,5 x 8 centimeters (w x d x h, excluding wings).

Amsterdam canal house

with the three crosses in the middle standing for the three biggest threads in life: water

These particular clogs have a wooden back

Great for lazy weekends and mornings

The building can be found on 'Markt 2' in Amsterdam

They are still used at harbors and docks because of their great comfort

Amsterdam canal house as found on the 'Brouwersgracht 218'

and nowadays it comes in quite handy when moving your furniture

This building can be found on the 'Elandsgracht 78' in Amsterdam

delicious cookie at home

Miniature canal house with a cheese shop on street level

this is one of the oldest