Exhibition 'Poor and Rich - Rich and Poor' in The Historical Museum of The Hague
In the image people have of the history of The Hague, the gulf between rich and poor, between the upper and lower classes, plays an important role. This is reflected in the typical terms ‘Sand and Peat’ and ‘Hagenaar and Hagenees’.
Who were the rich and poor in our city, and how did they live? How great was the disparity in income, and what differences were there in housing, diet, clothing and leisure activities? How did people view poverty and class distinctions? What was done to combat poverty? And what is the situation now, in the 21st century?
The answers to these and other questions can be found in the exhibition Poor and Rich / Rich and Poor. It tells the story of the poor people and the rich elite in The Hague and lets you peek into both worlds. Its focus lies on the 19th century, with glimpses of earlier and later times.
