Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1890 - 1893

This letter was written in 1890 by Anne Busken Huet-van der Tholl, using paper and ink. This wasn't just any paper; it was likely handmade, or at least of high quality, given the date and the recipient. Consider the labor involved; from the harvesting of materials to the pulping, pressing, and drying needed to create a surface fit for correspondence. Even the ink itself was a carefully prepared substance, mixed to achieve the desired consistency and color. And then, of course, there’s the handwriting. Each stroke of the pen reflects the writer’s education, personality, and the urgency or leisure with which they approached the task. In a world increasingly dominated by industrial processes, such a letter stands as a testament to the enduring value of handcrafted communication. It serves as a reminder of the personal touch and the slower pace of life before mass production fully took hold.