Gezicht op het huis van de assistenten op de Bindjai plantage, Sumatra c. 1890 - 1900

This photograph by Heinrich Ernst & Co. captures a scene from the Bindjai plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia, sometime between 1890 and 1900. The image depicts a house with a thatched roof, raised on stilts, and several figures standing in front of it. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of European settlers and their interactions with local populations during the colonial period in Indonesia. The composition showcases the architectural style of the houses built by European settlers and provides a visual record of the plantation landscape.