Diligence Reise-Schein Possibly 1823 - 1829

"Diligence Reise-Schein" (Diligence Travel Ticket) is an anonymous artwork from the Rijksmuseum dated possibly between 1823 and 1829. The artwork is a document that functioned as a ticket for a passenger traveling by diligence, a horse-drawn coach used for public transportation. This small artwork exemplifies historical travel documents. It features a decorative border with a formal document detailing the passenger's name, destination, travel date, and cost. This piece provides insight into the practicalities of 19th-century travel and the logistical details surrounding public transportation.