Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1889

This is 'Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken,' a vintage postcard penned by Adèle Josephine Godoy. Though undated, its postmarks firmly place it in February 1889. Consider the late 19th century – a period of burgeoning communication and shifting social structures. As a woman artist, Godoy navigated a world where her voice might have been easily overlooked. This postcard, then, becomes an intimate, tangible expression of connection. Its very existence speaks to networks of correspondence that supported artistic and intellectual exchange. The careful script addressed to Philip Zilcken hints at a cultivated relationship, perhaps a fellow artist or patron. The act of writing, selecting the card, and sending it through the postal system, underscores the effort involved in maintaining contact before our digital age. It is these layers of human touch, history, and personal connection that make this simple artifact so evocative.