Twee albumbladen met namen en afbeeldingen van diverse personen en taferelen 1872 - 1875

This undated album page, held at the Rijksmuseum, presents us with a fascinating glimpse into social life through the collecting of photographic portraits. The album page, with its decorative border, is laid out with spaces for multiple images, of which only six at the top are filled. The portraits, uniformly framed, suggest an attempt to create a collection of individuals deemed worthy of remembrance or admiration. In the context of the 19th century, such albums were often assembled by families to document their social circles and lineage. The act of collecting and displaying these images reinforced social bonds and class identity. Understanding the album's original owner and the criteria for inclusion would offer deeper insights into the social values and networks of the time. Genealogical records, diaries, and social registers would be invaluable in reconstructing the world to which this album page belonged, allowing us to understand how individuals curated their identities and relationships through visual representation.