Toegangskaart voor de begrafenis van prinses Amalia van Saksen-Weimar-Eisenach, 1872 1872

This is an admission ticket to the funeral of Princess Amalia of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, which took place on May 17, 1872, in Delft. The ticket, which is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, grants free entry to the ceremony, "with or without carriage". The text also identifies the Hofmarschall (Master of Ceremonies), Baron Taets van Amerongen. The ticket was signed by the Police Commissioner of Delft, E.F. Muller, to confirm its authenticity. This small artifact provides a tangible connection to a historical event, and offers insights into the social and cultural context of the time.