Schoonhoven’s Silver Legacy: 1920 in Vibrant Color!

This enchanting colorized footage transports you to the picturesque town of Schoonhoven, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, in 1920—nearly a century ago—revealing its timeless charm as a hub of silver craftsmanship since the 14th century. Known as "Sconhauen" in 1247, the film unveils the quaint old town’s cobblestone streets, historic canals, and a bustling silverware factory, all bathed in vivid hues. A window into Schoonhoven’s golden age—home today to the Dutch Silver Museum Schoonhoven—this restored archive grips history buffs and art lovers, offering a dazzling glimpse of a Dutch gem famed for its silversmithing legacy.