Muziekkamer van het huis van Paul Sandel in Tandjong Poera, Langkat Sumatra c. 1900

This photograph, taken around 1900 by Heinrich Ernst & Co, depicts the music room of Paul Sandel's house in Tandjong Poera, Langkat Sumatra. It offers a glimpse into the life of a wealthy individual in the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era. The room is elegantly furnished, with a grand piano taking center stage, suggesting a cultivated musical taste. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, provides valuable insights into the architecture, interior design, and social life of the time.