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When you wish to see amusements, / Pay attention to what is offered you here. / Here you learn how grown-up people, / No less than you, desire pleasures
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When you wish to see amusements, / Pay attention to what is offered you here. / Here you learn how grown-up people, / No less than you, desire pleasures

Schalekamp, Van de Grampel & Bakker · 1822 - 1849 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with 12 depictions of games and activities for adults, such as archery and pistol shooting. Under each image, a four-line verse. Numbered upper right: N 36.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printswinging (children's game)firearmscouple of lovers
Credit lineWanneer gij graag vermaken ziet, / Let dan op 't geen men u hier biedt. / Hier leert gij hoe volwassen menschen, / Niet min dan gij, genoegens wenschen. 1822 - 1849. Schalekamp, Van de Grampel & Bakker. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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