25 portretten van Marie Montrose, Elsa Moxter, Lina Verdi, Minnie Terry, Violet Linde en Adèle Ritchie before 1899

This photographic collection of portraits was probably made in France at the turn of the 20th Century. It is a kind of promotional material: a sample book from a photographic studio, showing examples of their work. The women depicted here - Marie Montrose, Elsa Moxter, Lina Verdi, Minnie Terry, Violet Linde, and Adèle Ritchie - might have been actresses, dancers, or singers. The photographs present them in the studio's best light, showcasing both the elegance of the subjects and the skill of the photographer. These images are a window into the world of commercial photography and its role in constructing celebrity and projecting social aspirations. To understand the meaning of this collection, we might research the Nilsson studio, or dig into theatrical archives to find out who these women were. This would help us appreciate the complex interplay between art, commerce, and social identity at the time.