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Bridge as both a game and a visual culture

The Nederlands Bridgemuseum in Leerdam covers both the development of bridge and a broad collection of objects bearing playing-card symbols.

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History on the ground floor

Rules, cards and documents show how bridge was organised and played. For one development, look for dating and provenance, so that anecdote and recorded history stay separate.

Card symbols throughout the house

Upstairs, hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades appear on crockery, glass, furniture and playing cards. Compare decoration with objects that were actually used for play.

An unusual entrance

The entrance is via the Zuster J.C. Croonhof, not, as might be expected, via the postal address on the Watertorenlaan. Visiting times other than the three afternoons are only by arrangement.

Before you go

Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons; check the current opening times and the exact entrance before you travel.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Nederlands Bridgemuseum (bridgemuseum.nl)

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