Wisselbrief voor slavenhouders in verband met schadeloosstelling afschaffing slavernij 1863 Possibly 1865 - 1869

This document, created by the Dutch Ministry of Colonies in the mid-19th century, is a bill of exchange for slave owners in Suriname. Issued following the abolition of slavery in 1863, it represents the complex financial and social landscape of the transition. The artwork depicts a formal document, possibly a draft, with a coat of arms and detailed script. This historical artifact, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insights into the Dutch colonial past and the legacy of slavery.