Portret van een zittende jonge vrouw met hoed in de hand 1867 - 1870

"Portret van een zittende jonge vrouw met hoed in de hand" is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format in the mid-19th century. Created by S. van Caspel & Stapert between 1867 and 1870, it showcases a young woman seated with her hand resting on her chin, holding a hat in her lap. The image highlights the subject's attire, the elaborate ruffles and frills of her dress, characteristic of the fashion trends of the era. Carte de visite photographs were widely used for personal portraiture and social networking, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of a bygone era.