Portret van een onbekende man 1899 - 1908

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a cabinet card photograph from the late 19th or early 20th century. The photograph, taken by Verbeke-Schodts Fils, a photographic studio in Leuven, Belgium, portrays a man with a mustache, wearing a dark suit and a bow tie. The photograph, measuring 105 mm in height and 65 mm in width, provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary individuals during this period, capturing the subject's formal portrait and the studio's signature. Cabinet cards, a popular format in the late 19th century, were often used for portraiture and served as a way for people to document their appearance and share images with family and friends. This photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of portraiture in preserving personal history and documenting everyday life.