Tabaksveld op het Bindjey Estate van de Deli-Batavia Maatschappij op Sumatra (40 dagen na aanplant) c. 1900 - 1920

This black and white photograph from the early 20th century depicts a tobacco plantation on the Bindjey Estate in Sumatra, Indonesia. The image shows a vast field of tobacco plants, with a single figure walking through the rows. In the background, a traditional Indonesian house can be seen on the hillside. This photograph, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, provides a glimpse into the colonial history of Indonesia, highlighting the vital role of tobacco cultivation in the region during that time.