Hindostaanse contractarbeiders in het immigrantendepot 1903 - 1910

This black and white photograph, "Hindostaanse contractarbeiders in het immigrantendepot" (1903-1910), by Dutch photographer Hendrik Doijer (1863-1925), depicts a group of Indian indentured laborers gathered outside a building. This poignant image captures the realities of contract labor in the early 20th century. The photograph, small in size (86 mm x 112 mm), focuses on the human element, showcasing the weary faces and stoic postures of these individuals who were uprooted from their homes to work in foreign lands. The photograph serves as a powerful document of the historical realities of global migration and its impact on the lives of the laborers.