Machinekamer van de vuurtoren van La Hève before 1883

This anonymous photograph, *Machinekamer van de vuurtoren van La Hève* (Machine Room of the La Hève Lighthouse), taken before 1883, offers a glimpse into the inner workings of a 19th-century lighthouse. The image captures the intricate machinery, likely a complex system of lenses and mirrors, housed within a darkened room. It provides a unique window into the technology that guided ships safely through treacherous waters during this era.