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Children are always inclined to play; / Grant them this joy, it can delight their minds. / Whatever game it may be, let it be allowed to them, / As long as it does not hinder their learning
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Children are always inclined to play; / Grant them this joy, it can delight their minds. / Whatever game it may be, let it be allowed to them, / As long as it does not hinder their learning

1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 4 depictions of children's games and activities, such as blind man's bluff and ice skating. Below each image an eight-line verse in two columns. Numbered top right: No. 148.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDe kindren zyn altoos genegen om te speelen; / Men gun hen deeze vreugd, zy kan hun zinne streelen. / Wat spel het weezen mag, het zy hen toegestaan, / Zo 't hen in 't leeren maar niet agteruit doet g. 1806 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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