Een nuttig allerlei kan hier uw oog bekijken, / Hier ziet gy dieren, maar ook menschen, die u lijken. / Gij kunt hier met vermaak een uurtje bij passeeren, / En van hetgeen gij ziet wat nut en goed is leeren c. 1822 - 1849

This print of assorted images was made in Amsterdam by Mindermann and Company. The images are accompanied by short rhyming verses in Dutch, suggesting it might have been a children's educational tool or an amusing pastime. In the absence of a precise date, we can analyze the cultural references and visual codes for clues. The presence of certain animals and objects, alongside the style of dress depicted, indicate a setting rooted in Dutch society of the time. The references to nature, domestic life, and social interactions reflect the values and interests of the Dutch middle class. As historians, understanding the function of this print requires exploring Dutch social and cultural history. Through archival research, we might uncover how such prints were circulated, and consumed within Dutch society, thus revealing more about their intended audience and the messages they conveyed.