Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1895

This humble postcard, intended for Philip Zilcken, bears symbols that speak volumes. The postal stamp, a seemingly mundane detail, represents not just a transaction but also a connection—a thread in the vast network of human communication. Consider the seal, a circular emblem ensuring authenticity, echoing ancient heraldic shields and royal insignias. In earlier times, seals served as personal signatures, signifying authority and identity. Here, it confirms the sender and receiver through space and time. Notice also the stamp featuring the number 2 1/2. The value marked on the stamp, a small price for a message, is the weight of connection that carries across lands. This postcard, seemingly simple, is a carrier of cultural memory, reminding us of how we connect, communicate, and leave our mark on the world. A humble artefact becomes a symbol of our enduring human need to reach out and be heard.