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The Fortress Game
attributed to workshop of Pieter Schenk (I), c. 1690 - c. 1710
According to the rules printed at top, this game could be played either as a card game or, in the sheet’s uncut form, as a board game. Besides entertainment, the game had a lot of educational value. Represented on each card or box is a detail of a late 17th-century fortification – with an explanation. By playing the game, the player increased his knowledge of fortifications.
- Artwork typeprint, gameboard
- Object numberRP-P-2010-156
- Dimensionsheight 474 mm x width 617 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure gedrukt in bruin; onversneden vel