Portret van een meisje 1884 - 1895

This photograph, titled "Portret van een meisje," was taken between 1884 and 1895 by the photography duo C. van der Aa & J. Chrispijn. The image captures a young girl in a plaid dress, standing with a doll in her hand. The portrait is framed within an oval, a popular style in Victorian-era photography. This small, intimate photograph likely served as a cherished keepsake for the girl's family, capturing a snapshot of her childhood. The image also highlights the development of photography as a means of capturing personal memories and documenting everyday life.