De Keizersgracht bij het Molenpad

A lady and gentleman are seen walking past the house of the banker, Thomas Hope. Apart from this house he also owned an attractive country residence near Haarlem. On the bridge you can see a sledge-coach, a popular vehicle among wealthy Amsterdammers. In 1751 Hope drew up a report in which he suggested ways of improving the economy. His recommendations disappeared into a drawer. The same happened with proposals for providing the VOC with a stronger financial basis.

De Keizersgracht bij het Molenpad

A lady and gentleman are seen walking past the house of the banker, Thomas Hope. Apart from this house he also owned an attractive country residence near Haarlem. On the bridge you can see a sledge-coach, a popular vehicle among wealthy Amsterdammers. In 1751 Hope drew up a report in which he suggested ways of improving the economy. His recommendations disappeared into a drawer. The same happened with proposals for providing the VOC with a stronger financial basis.