IJmuiden c. 1900 - 1910

"IJmuiden" is a black and white photograph by Henricus Jacobus Tollens, taken sometime between 1900 and 1910. It is a snapshot of a dredge, a type of boat used to excavate material from waterways. The image is likely a promotional piece for the company "A. Bos & J.P. Heijblom," a Dutch dredging firm headquartered in Dordrecht. The image is a part of a series showcasing different types of dredges, as indicated by the handwritten notes in the image. The photo was taken in Ijmuiden, a coastal town in the Netherlands, likely depicting a dredge made by the company. The clear depiction of the dredging machine, with the small rowboat for scale, makes it a valuable visual historical document for understanding the technology and practices of dredging in the early 20th century.