Lijst van intekenaren voor een serie over Dordrecht in het verleden 1872

This is Frederik Böger's "List of Subscribers for a Series on Dordrecht in the Past," created at an unknown date. It resides in the Rijksmuseum. This piece offers a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch society, specifically within Dordrecht. This document lists names, titles, and occupations, reflecting the social hierarchy of the time. We see a predominance of men in positions of power—members of parliament, mayors, merchants—highlighting the gendered nature of professional life. However, the inclusion of "Mevrouw Wed. Frantzen," indicates the presence and recognition of women, albeit within the specific category of widowhood, which granted certain societal roles and economic agency. The list embodies a sense of civic pride and historical consciousness, revealing who was invested in documenting Dordrecht's past. This was a period of growing national identity, and local histories played a role in constructing a shared heritage. As you look at this list, think about who is included and who is conspicuously absent, and what this tells us about the values of that society.