Document Possibly 1824 - 1829

This anonymous document, dated between 1824-1829, is a "Personenschein" or identification card for travel between the cities of Kassel and Hannover. It is a legal document, likely issued to a traveler, and is now held by the Rijksmuseum. This artifact offers a glimpse into the bureaucratic realities of 19th-century Germany. It is a testament to the development of organized travel systems and the growing importance of identification.