Else Mauhs 1900 - 1959

This is a portrait photograph of Else Mauhs, created by the Algemeen Hollands Fotopersbureau. This image likely dates from the mid-20th century, a period defined by recovery and reconstruction in the Netherlands following the Second World War. Although photography had long been used for portraiture, its increasing availability meant that images of everyday people became much more common. The subject's attire – her fur coat and veiled hat – speak to a certain level of affluence and social standing, reflecting a time when personal presentation was closely tied to social identity. The Algemeen Hollands Fotopersbureau, acting as an image repository, played a significant role in shaping public perception through visual media. The role of this image in the shaping of Dutch culture and society remains for us to discover through diligent historical research.