Hindostaanse contractarbeiders in het immigrantendepot 1903 - 1910

"Hindostaanse contractarbeiders in het immigrantendepot" (1903-1910) by Hendrik Doijer (1863-1925) is a black and white photograph depicting a group of Indian indentured laborers standing outside a makeshift camp in Suriname. The image captures a moment in the history of South American colonialism, highlighting the plight of indentured workers who were brought to the region to work on plantations. The photograph showcases the harsh living conditions faced by these laborers, with the photograph documenting the simple wooden buildings and the muddy ground where they resided. Doijer's photograph provides a glimpse into the realities of colonial life in the early 20th century.