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Behold what young lads play, / Their exercise will not bore you. / Follow youth! in all their activity; / But let abuse be kept out
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Behold what young lads play, / Their exercise will not bore you. / Follow youth! in all their activity; / But let abuse be kept out

Noman & Zoon, Johan · 1830 - 1892 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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Sheet with 12 depictions of children's games, such as spinning tops, skating, and kite flying. Each depiction is accompanied by a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 20.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printskates (winter sports)(flying a) kiterocking-horse
Credit lineZiet hier wat jonge knapen spelen, / Hun oefening zal u niet vervelen. / Volgt jeugd! in alles hun bedryf; / Maar, dat 'er 't misbruik buiten blyf. 1830 - 1892. Noman & Zoon, Johan. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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