Portret van J. W. Binkes before 1877

This is a photograph of J. W. Binkes by Dirk J. Koning and it was included in the 1877 edition of the "Almanak der Adelborsten". The almanac was edited by L.A. Laurey, and was for the Royal Naval Institute in Willemsoord, Netherlands. This image reflects the social structures of its time. Photography in the 19th century was often used to capture images of people of importance. Binkes’s portrait, with its emphasis on his military uniform and medals, reinforces his status and authority within the Dutch naval hierarchy. The portrait was included in an almanac for naval officers, indicating that Binkes was one of the elite members of the naval society. To understand this image better, one might research the history of the Royal Naval Institute and the role of naval officers in Dutch society during the late 19th century. This would provide additional context for understanding the social and institutional factors that influenced the production and reception of this photographic portrait.