Bloedspetters op een met zeep gewassen zakdoek before 1903

"Bloedspetters op een met zeep gewassen zakdoek" (Bloodstains on a soap-washed handkerchief) is an anonymous 19th-century photograph depicting a linen handkerchief with bloodstains. The image, possibly a document related to a crime or medical procedure, demonstrates the early use of photography in forensic science. The image's grainy texture and low resolution are typical of early photographic techniques. This small-scale artwork, measuring only 148 mm by 111 mm, provides a glimpse into the history of photography's application in recording evidence and its role in investigations.