Fotoalbum over de tinwinning op Bangka by Anonymous

Fotoalbum over de tinwinning op Bangka c. 1900 - 1920

natural stone pattern

toned paper

muted colour palette

white palette

paper texture

chalky texture

carved into stone

watercolour bleed

imprinted textile

printed materiality

"Fotoalbum over de tinwinning op Bangka" is a photograph album documenting tin mining on Bangka Island, Indonesia, created between 1900 and 1920 by an unknown artist. The album is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It showcases the processes and life in a tin mine, offering a glimpse into colonial-era Indonesia and the industrial practices of the time. The album is a valuable historical artifact documenting the colonial history of Bangka and the impact of mining on the region.