Biljet uit archief Jan Veth 1886 - 1887

This printed document, produced in the Netherlands in July 1886, is a fundraising appeal. It seeks contributions for a memorial to Mrs. Bosboom-Toussaint, a novelist. The text speaks of Bosboom-Toussaint as an exemplar of what Dutch women can achieve, praising her modesty and dedication to duty, while also celebrating her literary imagination. The appeal frames her novels as providing a perspective on Dutch history and enriching the nation's imagination. This appeal reflects the cultural values of the time, emphasizing the role of women in shaping national identity through literature and moral example. To understand this document better, one might research the reception of Bosboom-Toussaint's novels, examining how they were viewed by different social classes and political factions. Exploring archival records, literary journals, and personal letters could reveal the complex ways in which art and literature were intertwined with social and institutional forces in the Netherlands at this time.