Employment record book with lacquer seal. Karen Marie Larsen. 1870-1881. 48 pages.

Employment record book with lacquer seal. Karen Marie Larsen. 1870-1881. 48 pages.

The character reference book, was a small book, which was obligatory for domestic servants to acquire and maintain. Character reference books existed from 1833 to 1921, where they were abolished. From 1867 it was forbidden to write about abilities and conduct in the character reference book.

The book contains 19 written pages.

Measurements: Approx. 16,6x10 cm. Condition: see pictures.