Pagina 130 van fotoboek van de Algemeene Vereeniging van Rubberplanters ter Oostkust van Sumatra (A.V.R.O.S.) c. 1924 - 1925

This photograph, taken by J.W. Meyster in the 1920s, depicts a man tending to a field of agave plants in Sumatra. It comes from a photo book published by the General Association of Rubber Planters on the East Coast of Sumatra (A.V.R.O.S.) and provides a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the time. The image serves as a historical document, showcasing a specific moment in Sumatra's rubber plantation industry. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases a crucial moment in Sumatra's agricultural history, highlighting the importance of agave plants for the rubber industry in the region.