Fotoalbum met opnames van straten, pleinen en grachten in Amsterdam en van het 25-jarig regeringsjubileum van koning Willem III in 1874 c. 1850 - 1875

This photo album, assembled by various makers, captures street scenes, squares, and canals in Amsterdam, alongside the celebrations for King Willem III's 25th jubilee in 1874. This album emerges from a time of significant political and social change, notably the reign of King Willem III, who, despite his personal struggles, oversaw a period of modernization and constitutional development in the Netherlands. Photography at this time was increasingly accessible and served as a tool for documenting the rapidly changing urban landscape and solidifying national identity through celebratory events. Consider how this collection of images shapes our understanding of Dutch society at the time. Who is visible, and who is not? How does the act of commemorating the monarchy reinforce particular power structures and cultural values? The album invites us to reflect on the interplay between personal memory, collective identity, and the narratives we construct through visual documentation.