Portret van een onbekende vrouw bij een stoel 1868 - 1900

This cabinet card photograph, "Portret van een onbekende vrouw bij een stoel," created by Hermanus Jodocus Weesing between 1868 and 1900, features a woman posed with her hand resting on the back of a tufted chair. The portrait, a popular genre of photography in the 19th century, captures the sitter in a formal setting, showcasing the style and fashion of the time. The small size of the photograph, measuring just 100 mm in height and 62 mm in width, suggests it was intended for personal use or as a memento. Cabinet cards, like this one, were widely collected during the late 19th century and served as a way to share personal images.