Binderij van de Deli Courant Possibly 1908 - 1910

This anonymous photograph, possibly taken between 1908 and 1910, depicts the interior of the "Deli Courant" bindery in Indonesia. The image showcases a bustling workplace with numerous individuals, likely employees, engaged in the process of binding books. The scene provides a glimpse into the manual labor involved in the production of printed materials during this era, offering a valuable historical record of the printing industry in Southeast Asia. The image captures the routine activities of binding books, such as cutting, folding, and sewing, while the stacks of bound volumes highlight the scale of the operation.