Portret van een onbekende man met een pet c. 1875 - 1899

This carte de visite, a popular format for portrait photography in the 19th century, was taken by James F. Goch sometime between 1875 and 1899. It depicts an unidentified man, with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, wearing a cap. The image captures the formality of the era, with the man's attire and pose reflecting the prevailing social customs of the time. The photograph's clarity and detail showcase Goch's skillful photographic technique, making it a valuable document of the period and offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary individuals of the late 19th century.