Visitekaartje aan Philip Zilcken before 1911

This is a handwritten visiting card belonging to Hendrikus Hubertus van Kol, a Dutch politician who served as a member of the Second Chamber of the States-General, before 1911. The card is a simple piece of paper with elegant script that reflects the formality of 19th-century social conventions. The inscription, “Lid van de Tweede Kamer der Staten Generaal,” indicates van Kol’s status and authority in Dutch politics. Van Kol's autograph and address are also included, reflecting the card's function as a means of conveying contact information.