Zes reproducties van foto's van de binnensteden van Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag, Groningen, Utrecht en Dordrecht 1905 - 1906

This is a page from "Lindeboom's Fotografie Album," featuring reproductions of photographs of various Dutch cities, made with photographic prints and bound together. The charm of this piece resides in its accessibility through mass production. Photography, once a painstaking process, had become streamlined. Albums like these democratized access to images, offering glimpses into urban life for a wider audience. The photographs themselves capture the burgeoning cityscapes, emblems of progress and industry. Consider the labor involved: from the photographer capturing the initial images, to the factory workers reproducing them, and the binders assembling the albums. This points to the increasing division of labor characteristic of the era. The mass-produced nature of the album speaks volumes about changing modes of production and consumption, highlighting photography's role in shaping perceptions of place and identity. Albums like these challenge our traditional notions of art, inviting us to consider the social, economic, and material conditions that shape our understanding of visual culture.