Portret van een onbekende vrouw in Hollandse klederdracht, zittend op een bus van Korff's cacao 1890 - 1910

Klinkhardt & Eyssen made this photograph of an unknown woman in traditional Dutch clothing. The studio was based in Dresden, suggesting this may be a record of a member of the Dutch diaspora living in Germany. The woman sits on a tin of Korff's cacao from Amsterdam, and sips from a cup. This image could play into notions of Dutch identity and trade. The woman's traditional dress and the inclusion of cacao evokes a sense of cultural heritage rooted in commerce and global trade. It's worth noting that photographic studios like Klinkhardt & Eyssen operated within a specific socio-economic context. As photography became more accessible, studios popped up to meet a growing demand for personal portraiture. This image then exists at the intersection of commerce, cultural identity, and social representation. Further research into the history of Dutch communities in Germany, the trade of cacao, and the role of photography in shaping cultural identity is needed. It would help us fully understand the meaning and significance of this photograph.