Portret van een onbekende Groningse student in maskeradekostuum c. 1890 - 1900

This cabinet card photograph, titled “Portret van een onbekende Groningse student in maskeradekostuum”, was taken by Friedrich Julius von Kolkow, a well-known photographer from Groningen, around 1890-1900. The image features an unidentified student in a theatrical costume, likely for a masquerade ball, and offers a glimpse into the social life of students in Groningen during the late 19th century. The subject's elaborate attire, including a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and decorative trousers, hints at a playful and festive occasion. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable record of fashion and student life in Groningen during this era.