Straatverkoper 1900 - 1922

"Straatverkoper" (Street vendor) is a stereoscopic photograph by Dutch photographer Robert Julius Boers, taken between 1900 and 1922. It depicts a street scene in Indonesia, showcasing a vendor selling food from a cart, with two figures passing by. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into daily life in early 20th-century Indonesia, highlighting the role of street vendors in the local economy. The photograph's sepia tone and sharp details evoke a sense of authenticity and a bygone era. Boers's photographic work documented the everyday lives of people in the Dutch East Indies, providing a valuable historical record of the region.