Kantoor van het Purperhoedenveem aan de Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 naast de Agnietenkapel/Agnietenschool, Amsterdam 1890 - 1920

This black and white photograph, titled “Kantoor van het Purperhoedenveem aan de Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 naast de Agnietenkapel/Agnietenschool, Amsterdam,” was taken by Dutch photographer Cornelis Johannes Steenbergh sometime between 1890 and 1920. The image depicts a building located in Amsterdam along the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal, with the Agnietenkapel chapel in the background. The photograph is likely a snapshot of daily life in Amsterdam at the turn of the 20th century, capturing a simple street scene with a lamppost and a cobblestone street in the foreground. The composition is straightforward, with a clear focus on the building, showcasing Steenbergh's keen eye for capturing the architectural details of the time.