Paul Sandel op boot PS 7 voor de Sandelbrug in de Wampoe rivier, Tandjong Poera, Langkat Sumatra c. 1890 - 1900

This black and white photograph, titled "Paul Sandel op boot PS 7 voor de Sandelbrug in de Wampoe rivier, Tandjong Poera, Langkat Sumatra", taken by Heinrich Ernst & Co. c. 1890-1900, depicts a scene in Sumatra, Indonesia. The image showcases a longboat, labeled "PS 7", docked at a river pier, likely the Sandel Bridge in the Wampoe River. The photograph provides a glimpse into the transportation methods and infrastructure of the region during the late 19th century. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a valuable historical record of life in Sumatra during a pivotal period of Dutch colonial influence.