Fotoalbum met 42 foto's, Nederlands 1860 - 1900

This is a Dutch photo album with 42 photographs, created by L.J. Hartkamp, who lived from 1916 to 1999. Bound in what appears to be a black leather cover adorned with radiating lines and a metal clasp, it invites us to consider the narratives held within. Hartkamp, born during the aftermath of the First World War and living through the Second, occupied a world in transition, a world where the rise of photography offered new ways to document and preserve memory. This album is more than just a collection of images; it's a personal archive, a curated selection of moments frozen in time. As we reflect on this object, consider the stories it silently holds and how it serves as a mirror reflecting both individual experiences and collective histories. What emotions and connections might the original owner have felt when carefully arranging these photographs within its pages?