Opzichters en contractarbeiders op de koffieplantage Glen Bervie, Langkat 1890 - 1900

This black and white photograph, created by Heinrich Ernst & Co between 1890 and 1900, depicts a scene from the Glen Bervie coffee plantation in Langkat, Sumatra. The image showcases a group of European overseers and contract laborers, highlighting the social hierarchy of the colonial era. The photograph provides a glimpse into the daily life and labor practices of the Dutch East Indies, capturing the contrast between the supervisors and the workers. The image provides a valuable historical document of colonial life in Indonesia, illustrating the complex social dynamics of the time.