Portret van een onbekende vrouw uit de familie Marmelstein 1850 - 1900

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, captures an unknown woman from the Marmelstein family. Taken between 1850 and 1900 by Jacques Pilartz, a Belgian photographer, it depicts the woman in a formal pose, dressed in a long gown, emphasizing the fashion trends of the era. The image, though small, offers a glimpse into the personal lives of a family from that time period, highlighting the enduring power of photography in preserving memories and capturing individual portraits.