Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1894

This is a postcard addressed to Philip Zilcken in Brussels, Belgium, possibly sent in 1894. The postcard was likely created by Jacob Nicolaas van Hall, a Dutch artist who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The postcard features a stamp from the Dutch East Indies, and a postmark from Brussels. It is a fascinating example of a historical artifact that can be used to understand the communication methods used in the past. This simple piece of paper illustrates the interconnectedness of the world during a significant time in global history.