[Meyer George von Bremen] 1860s

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, is a portrait of Meyer von Bremen, taken by Heinrich Graf in Berlin, Germany, in the 1860s. The photograph captures von Bremen in a formal pose, seated in a chair, and wearing a suit and tie. This small-scale format allowed for easy sharing and collection, making them valuable for both personal and social documentation of the time. This particular carte de visite offers a glimpse into the life of an individual during a transformative period in photography and portraiture.