Gezicht op het dorp Bukum (boven), koffie- en rubberplantage Dolok Baros Estate (midden) en dorpelingen in Tjinkem (onder) op Sumatra before 1898

This albumen print by Carl J. Kleingrothe, titled "Gezicht op het dorp Bukum (boven), koffie- en rubberplantage Dolok Baros Estate (midden) en dorpelingen in Tjinkem (onder) op Sumatra," showcases the diverse landscapes of Sumatra in Indonesia. It features three separate photographs, each capturing a different scene. The top image showcases the village of Bukum, with its distinctive houses and surrounding greenery. The middle image presents the Dolok Baros Estate, where coffee and rubber plantations flourished. The bottom photograph depicts villagers in Tjinkem, highlighting the daily life of the people of Sumatra. Kleingrothe, a German photographer, captured these images during his travels to the Dutch East Indies in the late 19th century. His work provides valuable insights into the colonial era and the rich culture of Indonesia.