Portret van een onbekend meisje achter een stoel 1877 - 1885

This 19th century carte de visite, "Portret van een onbekend meisje achter een stoel," is a portrait photograph by J.J. van Melle. Dated between 1877 and 1885, the photo features a young girl in a formal dress, standing behind a chair with a small basket resting on the seat. The girl's pose and attire suggest a portrait commissioned for family or personal use. Van Melle was a photographer working in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, and the image showcases his skill in capturing a fleeting moment in time. This small-scale portrait is a testament to the growing popularity of photography as a means of personal documentation in the Victorian era.