Bedankkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1899

This anonymous artwork is a "Bedankkaart aan Philip Zilcken" or thank you card, dated before 1899. It features a handwritten list of names, including "Madame Stéphane Mallarmé," "Mademoiselle Geneviève Mallarmé," and "La Famille Marguerite." The card is a testament to the cultural and social connections of the time, and the artistic practice of handwritten communication. The card is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcasing its importance within the larger context of artistic and cultural history.