Brief aan anoniem after 10

This paper document, by Johannes Bosboom, likely dates to the mid-19th century. It's made with paper, and handwritten in ink, both materials widely available due to the growth of industrial manufacturing and global trade networks. The materials here suggest a context of increasing bureaucratic organization, with pre-printed forms and standardized handwriting representing a shift towards efficiency and control. The document is a receipt of a certain type of 'Mantelle', a type of coat, hat and cape clothing popular at the time. Each line is separated into 'NAMES OF ENTRANTS', 'QUALITY', 'RESIDENCE', 'NUMBER OF COPIES'. There is a clear distinction in the making of the document between the mechanical production of the paper and the handwritten details that make each one unique. It's these details that make the form come to life. Ultimately, understanding the relationship between materials, making, and context allows us to challenge traditional distinctions between fine art and craft, and appreciate the social significance embedded in everyday objects.