Transport van tabak per ossenkar naar een fermenteerschuur van een plantage op Sumatra before 1898

This photograph by Carl J. Kleingrothe, taken before 1898, depicts the transportation of tobacco leaves from the fields to a fermentation shed on a plantation in Sumatra. The image showcases the laborious process of manually transporting the leaves by ox-drawn carts, offering a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the time. The image is a compelling visual record of colonial era Indonesia, capturing the essence of the tobacco industry and its impact on the landscape.