The only thing I'm sure about with this photo is 1) It was taken at the Wilh. Kihlstrøm Studio, Østerbrogade 27, in Copenhagen. 2) It's a lovely Mother & Child photograph. Beyond that, I can't say much. The child is adorable and the mother has a kind face.
The name "Kjæld" is written in pen on the back of the photo. And, a little lower on the card, upside down, is written the name "Hartman" in pencil. I do not know if Kjæld is the name of the little one, or the recipient of the photo. While faint, I believe the photographer's index number printed on the back reads, "11585." This would come in handy if there were a master list of Kihlstrøm's photographs somewhere.
According to Bjørn Ochser, in "Fotografer i og fra Danmark til og med år 1920," Kihlstrøm was in business at this address from about 1902-1920. I stayed in an apartment in Østerbro, Copenhagen a couple of years ago, just a few short blocks from 27 Østerbrogade. It's a lovely part of the city.
I would date this photo around 1910-1914, but that is just a guess based on the woman's hair, and style of dress.
This photograph of mother and son prompted me to post a similar photo from the same era (from Hungary). See A Jewish Genealogy Journey. Check out the different expressions on the faces in your photo and mine.
ReplyDeleteI'm envious you got to stay in Copenhagen! I visited the lovely city for 3-4 days several years ago.
ReplyDeleteSuch a charming photograph... the boy certain has bright eyes and Mom looks a little weary from hanging on to her little "firecracker".