Javaanse drager met vruchten 1860 - 1880

"Javaanse drager met vruchten" is a photograph by Woodbury & Page, capturing a Javanese fruit vendor selling his wares. The image shows a man sitting on the ground next to two baskets filled with pineapples, bananas, and other fruits. The man is dressed in traditional Javanese attire, which adds to the historical and cultural significance of the photograph. This albumen print, likely taken between 1860 and 1880, provides a glimpse into daily life in Java during the Dutch colonial period. The image highlights the cultural influence of the Dutch East India Company in Java and the role of street vendors in everyday Javanese life.