Loading a junk before 1908

"Loading a Junk" is a black and white photograph taken before 1908 by Dutch photographer Geldolph Adriaan Kessler. This photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a scene of bustling activity on the waterfront, likely in Southeast Asia, as a small fleet of traditional junks are being loaded with cargo. The photograph showcases the intricacies of the junks, their sails, and rigging, as well as the labor-intensive process of loading goods. Kessler's work offers a glimpse into the maritime trade of the early 20th century.