Algemeen Handelsblad Possibly 1948 - 1949

Here is the front page of Algemeen Handelsblad newspaper, printed on Tuesday 6 September 1949. I can imagine the newsroom, thick with the smell of ink and the clatter of typewriters, as this image of Queen Juliana’s inauguration was laid out. You can almost feel the weight of history in this newspaper – the ink pressed onto the page, recording a moment of national significance. What was it like to be there? Did the photographers jostle for position, each vying to capture the perfect shot of the Queen? I’m thinking about the careful arrangement of text and image, the deliberate composition of the page, and the effort involved in conveying a sense of importance. The decorative border feels so considered! The paper carries its own story of craftsmanship and collaboration. It reminds me that we’re all in this together, building upon the ideas and efforts of those who came before us.