Handgeschreven lijst van de slangbrandspuit met toebehoren gezonden naar de doopsgezinden in Wageningen, 18e eeuw 18th century

This 18th-century handwritten document, titled "Handgeschreven lijst van de slangbrandspuit met toebehoren gezonden naar de doopsgezinden in Wageningen," is a detailed list of fire-fighting equipment sent to the Mennonites in Wageningen, Netherlands. The document is held in the Rijksmuseum and measures 165mm x 211mm. It is a fascinating glimpse into the historical context of fire safety measures and the role of religious communities in civic life. The document is an example of archival material, and its primary value lies in the information it conveys about fire fighting equipment and the specific community it was intended for.