Group of Red Cross Workers 1874

This anonymous photograph, taken in 1874 and titled "Group of Red Cross Workers," depicts a group of Red Cross workers in a tropical setting. The workers, likely from the Dutch East Indies, stand and sit in a row, wearing uniforms and Red Cross armbands. Their presence suggests the photograph was taken during a time of conflict or disaster relief. The image offers a glimpse into the early history of the Red Cross and its international humanitarian work, captured through the medium of photography.