Hindostaanse contractarbeiders in het immigrantendepot 1903 - 1910

"Hindostaanse contractarbeiders in het immigrantendepot" (1903 - 1910) by Hendrik Doijer (1863-1925) depicts a scene of Indian indentured laborers in a Dutch immigrant depot. The black and white photograph captures the stark reality of their journey, showcasing a group of men and women seated in a stark, wooden room, likely awaiting their next steps in the process of being transported to work on plantations. The image offers a glimpse into a significant chapter in Dutch colonial history and the labor practices that shaped the lives of many individuals.