Personeel van de Indië-lijn in een werkkamer c. 1930 - 1940

This anonymous photograph titled "Personeel van de Indië-lijn in een werkkamer" (Staff of the Indies line in an office) captures a moment in time between 1930 and 1940. The photograph depicts a group of individuals working at desks in an office setting. The image likely documents daily office life in the Dutch East Indies during the colonial period, highlighting the administrative work involved in managing the transportation and communication lines within the region. The composition is typical of photojournalism, focusing on the human subjects in the scene and offering a glimpse into a specific historical context. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing valuable insights into the history of Dutch colonialism and office work in the 20th century.