Nickerie 1891

"Nickerie" is a black and white photograph taken in 1891 by Gomez Burke. The photograph depicts a river scene with a town in the background. The scene appears to be a still from a boat on the water, with the ripples of the boat’s wake visible in the foreground. There is a church steeple in the distance, and trees line the riverbank. The photograph is a rare glimpse into the landscape and architecture of Suriname in the late 19th century, providing an interesting insight into the development of the country’s infrastructure and towns during the colonial era.