Heuvel-Excavateur voor harde grondsoorten 1875 - 1900

"Heuvel-Excavateur voor harde grondsoorten" is a photograph by the Gebroeders Verhoef, dating back to between 1875 and 1900. The image depicts a steam-powered excavator, designed and built by the firm of de Jong & Co. in the Netherlands for use in the Solo Valley, a region in the Dutch East Indies. The excavator is seen on railroad tracks with a group of workers in front of it. This photograph offers a glimpse into the technological advancements of the late 19th century and the use of heavy machinery for industrial purposes in colonial settings.