Indien 'k een beestje als dit bezat [(...)] 1861 - 1929

This educational print, *Indien 'k een beestje als dit bezat [...]*, created by Albertus Willem Sijthoff, was part of a series of children's prints titled *Nieuwe Hollandsche Kinderprenten* (New Dutch Children's Prints). The print, dated 1861-1929, depicts six different animals, each with a small description in Dutch about their characteristics. This colorful illustration from the Rijksmuseum likely served as a tool for early childhood education, teaching children about the natural world and the Dutch language.