Groepsportret bij steiger op plantage Accaribo te Suriname 1916 - 1930

This anonymous photograph, "Groepsportret bij steiger op plantage Accaribo te Suriname," depicts a group of people, including adults and children, standing on a wooden pier beside a boat. Taken between 1916 and 1930, the image provides a glimpse into life on a plantation in Suriname during this period. The photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the casual yet formal attire of the subjects, hinting at their social standing within the colonial context. The snapshot offers a valuable historical document of the lives of people on a Surinamese plantation, showcasing a particular moment in time.