Figure 1.--This is a portrait of Johan Philip van Leen (1905-60). He was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which is probably where the photo was taken. Since the boy looks to be about eight, this would date the photo about 1913-14. |
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This is a portrait of Johan Philip van Leen (1905-60). He was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which is probably where the photo was taken. Since the boy looks to be about eight, this would date the photo about 1913-14. He wears a sailor suit with white middy blouse and dark knee pants and black long stockings. Notice the traditional styling. Also note the sailor cap with its now ribbon. It seems to have a bow rather than a streamer. Philip wears a neatly tied scarf, probably red or blue, and a white dickie. Notice also the button over-the-ankle shoes. Johan died
in 1960 in Sydney, Australia.
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