Photograph of a child, 1900. CDV. Sepia. Gilt lettering and border. Van Damme Frères. Ghent. Photo of a young boy with long hair in a sailor suit.

Sepia photograph with writing and a gold beveled edge of a young boy named "Joseph Haché".
Note the ankle boots, the striped stockings and the sailor suit.
Van Damme Frères. Ghent. 10 rue des champs.
Photographer specializing in children's photography.
Between 1902 and 1905.
Slightly beveled golden slices.
Right angles. Cream-colored cardboard.
Engraved gold lettering with the gold coat of arms of the city of Ghent (Belgium).
Green printing ink on the back with a seated woman and floral ornament.
10 x 6 cm or 4 x 2 1/4 inches.
Thickness 1mm.
Writing on the back (see photos).
Photograph slightly speckled (see photos).

Eugene and Robert Van Damme were partners between 1900 and 1905 and operated from their studio located in their parents' home.
Between 1900 and 1901 they signed their photographs Van Damme & Cie.
From 1902 to 1905 the signature became Van Damme Frères.

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