Ed van der Elsken (@EdvdElsken)
Stoet loopt achter de rouwwagen langs café 'De Rustende Jager' tijdens de begrafenis van Charley Toorop in Bergen, Ed van der Elsken, 1955
The image is a vintage black and white photograph capturing a moment from 1955. It depicts a city street scene where a large crowd has gathered around the restaurant "De Rustende Jager" in Bergen, Netherlands. The signboard of the restaurant is prominently visible. The event that seems to have drawn this crowd is the funeral procession for Charley Toorop, which was taking place at the time the photo was taken.
The photograph captures a variety of elements from the era: people dressed in attire reflective of the 1950s fashion, cars parked along the street, and trees lining the sidewalk. The cobblestone street and brick buildings also hint at the architectural style prevalent during that time period. The image serves as a window into a moment frozen in time, providing insight into the funeral procession of Charley Toorop in 1955 Bergen.


