Ophoging (dam) in zwamp ... bij Mäabo 1905 - 1910

"Ophoging (dam) in zwamp... bij Mäabo" is a photographic print taken by Augusta Curiel between 1905 and 1910. The photograph depicts a dam under construction in a swampy area, likely in Indonesia, where Curiel lived for an extended period. The image captures the labor involved in building the dam, featuring a group of individuals using wheelbarrows to transport materials. This photograph offers a glimpse into the infrastructure projects and daily life in the Dutch East Indies during the early 20th century.