Bedankkaart aan Philip Zilcken 1910 - 1918

This anonymous artwork is a thank-you card from 1910-1918, housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is an example of early 20th century Dutch typography and design, with a formal tone and clean, minimalist aesthetic. This simple, yet effective, card was likely distributed after the death of a family member. Such cards were common in the early 20th century as a way to acknowledge condolences and express gratitude.