Wasplaats voor tinerts te Belinyu c. 1900 - 1920

This anonymous black and white photograph, taken sometime between 1900 and 1920, depicts a scene of construction in Belinyu, Indonesia. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and showcases the labor intensive process of building in the early 20th century. The image captures a group of workers engaged in the construction of a structure, likely a bridge, as seen by the wooden beams laid across the river. The photo offers a glimpse into the early stages of modernization and development in Belinyu, a region known for its tin mines.