Notitie over de herkomst van het album 1809 - 1814

This is a note written by Joseph van Huerne, sometime between the late 18th and early 19th century. The note details the provenance of a book: a Boethius, which Van Huerne received from his brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Paron de Croeser de Berges, and which he had rebound and renewed. The act of documenting the provenance speaks to the rise of the bourgeoisie, where the ownership and tracing of objects became a symbol of status. Moreover, the act of renewing and rebinding suggests a desire to preserve and perhaps ennoble the object, aligning with the cultural values of the time. Van Huerne's note allows us to glimpse into the intimate social networks and cultural values that shaped the world of the Belgian elite during this transformative period. The act of noting provenance transforms the personal history of ownership into something of lasting importance.