Chinees paar met kind 1870

"Chinees paar met kind" is a carte de visite photograph taken by Woodbury & Page in 1870, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The image depicts a Chinese couple and their child in traditional dress, posed formally in a studio setting. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of Chinese people during the late 19th century, capturing their attire, social customs, and family dynamics. The use of the carte de visite format, a popular photographic style at the time, underscores the accessibility of photography for documenting everyday life.