Seal of the Society of Kellenberger Seymandel

Seal of the Society of Kellenberger Seymandel

The design of this postal seal reflects a certain social phenomenon or sense of humor in 19th century Austria, expressing a joke about a certain social role or family relationship by placing characters in cages. Simandel is an Austrian proverb used humorously to refer to a spouse who is obedient to the mistress of the household.