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Decorative example of this colorful chromolithgraphic board game and an advertisement for Van Houten's Cacao.
The image features a pictorial representation of Amsterdam's tram system with a dual-track layout, each marked by sequential numbers for gameplay progression. Illustrations of horses and urban tram stops, all promoting Van Houten's Cacao, border the game's track and lower portion of the image.
The game board is a historical artifact reflecting the era of horse-drawn trams in Amsterdam, particularly the Leidseplein-Overtoom route, prior to the adoption of electric trams. The detailed depictions offer a window into the city's public transportation at a time of technological transition.
Chromolithography, a color printing method involving multiple lithographic stones, was utilized to produce the game's vivid illustrations. This process was a prevalent form of color printing during the period and is evidenced by the game board's rich coloration and detailed imagery.
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