Fotoalbum met 83 foto's en 2 prenten, vermoedelijk Frans 1860 - 1900

This photo album with 83 photographs and 2 prints, was probably made in France. Its anonymous creation reflects a widespread cultural interest in documentation, memory, and visual storytelling. Bound in an elaborately decorated cover, the album invites us to consider themes of identity and representation. In what ways did those who assembled it seek to define themselves, their families, and their communities through carefully curated images? Who is missing? Whose stories remain untold? Were they aware of the power that these images held? This album, like many of its kind, prompts us to reflect on the complex relationship between photography, memory, and identity. It serves as a poignant reminder of the stories we choose to tell, and the histories we risk forgetting.