Brief aan Ary Johannes Lamme Possibly 1863 - 1865

This letter to Ary Johannes Lamme was penned by Alexander Ver Huell in the 19th century, using paper and ink, the common tools of correspondence at the time. Consider the labor involved: the production of paper from processed plant fibers, the careful formulation of ink, the skilled hand required for legible cursive. Unlike today's digital communication, this letter embodies a slower pace of life. Each stroke of the pen carries intention. Its texture, weight, and even the faint scent of aged paper evoke a sense of history. The letter’s survival speaks to the value placed on written communication, before its digitalization, and the relationship between the sender and recipient. It reflects a world where correspondence was a carefully crafted act, not an instantaneous digital message. In appreciating this artifact, we recognize the labor, materials, and social context embedded within, challenging our perception of value and production in a digital age.