Portret van twee onbekende vrouwen met keukengerei 1855 - 1885

This cabinet card photograph, "Portret van twee onbekende vrouwen met keukengerei", was created by H. Barten between 1855 and 1885. It captures two unidentified women engaged in domestic tasks, one stirring a bowl and the other preparing a loaf of bread on a table. The image provides a glimpse into everyday life during this period. The studio portrait style, with its formal composition and sharp focus, was popular in the 19th century. The small dimensions of the card suggest it was a personal keepsake rather than a formal portrait. This photograph is an example of the photographic documentation of domestic life in 19th-century Germany. The use of cabinet cards as a format was popular for portraits and other photographic works in the late 19th century.