Isabel Wachenheimer met medewerkers van KLM, 1947-1955, Israël 1947 - 1955

Between 1947 and 1955, an unknown photographer in Israel captured these gelatin silver prints of Isabel Wachenheimer and KLM staff. This photographic process involves several steps, beginning with a glass or film base coated with light-sensitive silver halide crystals suspended in gelatin. The making of these prints points to a specific moment in the history of both photography and global travel. Gelatin silver prints were the dominant form of black and white photography for over a century, prized for their archival stability and fine detail. At the same time, the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines represents the rise of commercial aviation, a technology that transformed international relations and labor practices. These photographs, seemingly simple snapshots, encapsulate a moment of technological advancement and social connection. By understanding the materials and processes involved in their creation, we can appreciate the cultural significance embedded within these images.