Portret van een onbekende vrouw met boek in klederdracht van Vlaardingen, Zuid-Holland 1860 - 1890

This photograph by Andries Jager, titled “Portret van een onbekende vrouw met boek in klederdracht van Vlaardingen, Zuid-Holland”, captures the likeness of an unidentified woman wearing traditional clothing from Vlaardingen. Dating from between 1860 and 1890, the image showcases the use of daguerreotype, a process where a light-sensitive metal plate creates an image. The woman’s posture and simple attire reflect the popular photographic style of the time, often used to document everyday life in 19th-century Netherlands. The image, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the regional fashion and customs of the past, highlighting the evolution of photographic practice in the Netherlands.