Portret van een vrouw met muts bij een tafel met boeken 1864 - 1880

This carte-de-visite, a popular format for photographic portraits in the 19th century, shows a woman seated in a checkered dress. Created between 1864 and 1880 by Dutch photographer Johannes Hinderikus Egenberger, the image captures the fashion and social customs of the period. The woman's posture and attire, including her decorative hat, reflect the elegance of the time. This intimate portrait is a window into the personal lives of individuals during a period of significant social and technological change.