Author: LOUWERSE, P
Title: Schoolmeester En Collectant. (Antique Dutch Boardgame)
Description: Amsterdam, Vlieger. Published ca. 1880. Above at center is the title of the game: ‘Schoolmeester en collectant. Een nieuw spel “Voor ‘t jonge volkje” in zijn vrijen tijd. Lithography on paper, printed in three colors, black, red and blue;measuring 50 x 72 cm Rectangular boardgame with numbered boxes from 0 to 84, following the events of the life of Klaas. Text in Dutch. "After a fatal accident caused by him, he flees to sea. The ship is hijacked and Klaas has to teach the ABCs as a schoolmaster to the sons of the Turkish rover. Klaas manages to escape and when he gets home he marries Jans, with whom he has nine daughters and three sons. After a considerable inheritance, Klaas can take it easy and make himself useful as a collector by collecting gifts. At number 84 he celebrates his golden wedding." IN GOOD SHAPE. In the bottom margin the rules of the game in four columns.

Keywords: Boardgame/19th century/Dutch boardgame


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