Geboortekaart van Johan Cornelis Blankert, geboren 15 september 1940 c. 1940s

This is a birth announcement for Johan Cornelis Blankert, born on September 15, 1940. The card includes the baby's weight and the health of the mother. The card was likely sent to family and friends to announce the birth. The simple, printed format is characteristic of birth announcements from the mid-20th century. The use of the Red Cross as a mediator may be a testament to the time period and the potential hardships of the time, reflecting the historical context of the announcement.