Pagina 13 van fotoboek van de Algemeene Vereeniging van Rubberplanters ter Oostkust van Sumatra (A.V.R.O.S.) c. 1924 - 1925

This photograph, taken by J.W. Meyster around 1924-1925, depicts a hospital ward on the East Coast of Sumatra. It is a page from a photo album created by the General Association of Rubber Planters on the East Coast of Sumatra (A.V.R.O.S.). The photograph captures the interior of the hospital, showcasing rows of beds and a nurse attending to a patient. It offers a glimpse into the healthcare facilities of the time and provides a valuable historical record of the region's medical infrastructure. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the importance of photographic documentation in understanding the past.