Document Possibly 1833 - 1838

"Document" is an anonymous 19th-century printed document, likely a travel pass, from the Royal Saxon Court Post Office, dated 1833-38. The document features a formal heading with the words “Zwischen Dresden und Nürnberg” (between Dresden and Nuremberg), followed by the heading “Reise-Schein” (travel pass) and a detailed description in German detailing conditions of travel. The Rijksmuseum houses this document measuring 20 centimeters in height and 15.5 centimeters in width. This artwork exemplifies the practices of 19th-century European postal and travel administration.