Steriliseerketel voor palmolie Possibly 1935 - 1936

"Steriliseerketel voor palmolie" (Sterilizing Kettle for Palm Oil) is an anonymous black and white photograph that dates back to 1935-1936. The image captures a man standing in the open door of a large industrial kettle, likely used for processing palm oil. The photograph is a visual document of industrial development and labor practices in the Dutch East Indies during the colonial period. The industrial setting and the man's presence within the machinery highlight the scale of the operation and the human element involved in the process. The photograph is housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing insights into the history of industrialization and colonial production in Indonesia.