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Gina en Sonja Kruiswegt op de kermis op de Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1956

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-8-133

This black and white photograph captures a bustling street scene with numerous individuals gathered in what appears to be an outdoor market or fair. The crowd is diverse, featuring men and women dressed in attire indicative of mid-20th century fashion—a mix of casual suits for the males and various dresses or skirts for the females. Some people are engaged in conversation while others seem absorbed in activities around them.

The street is adorned with string lights, adding a festive ambiance to the setting. The background reveals additional market stalls, hinting at food vendors or goods being sold, though specific details of these stalls are not discernible from this perspective.

Notably, one woman stands out as she holds what seems to be two cigarettes in her hand—a detail that could suggest social norms regarding smoking during that era. There is a bicycle parked on the right side, suggesting accessibility for cyclists or perhaps another mode of transportation common at the ti

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