Interieur van de fermenteerschuur met tabakpersen, Padang Tjermin Sumatra (Fermentierscheune Interieur Taback Pressen Pdg. Tjermin) c. 1885 - 1900

"Interieur van de fermenteerschuur met tabakpersen, Padang Tjermin Sumatra (Fermentierscheune Interieur Taback Pressen Pdg. Tjermin)" is a black and white photograph by Carl J. Kleingrothe, depicting the interior of a tobacco factory in Sumatra, Indonesia. The image, dated between 1885 and 1900, captures the industrial process of pressing tobacco leaves, showcasing a large warehouse with stacks of tobacco bales and a mechanical press in the foreground. Kleingrothe's photography provides a glimpse into the daily life and industries of the Dutch East Indies during the late 19th century. This photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.