Werknemers verplaatsen spoorrails bij tinonderneming te Soengeiliat c. 1900 - 1920

This black and white photograph, taken between 1900 and 1920 by an anonymous photographer, captures the construction of a railway line in Soengeiliat, Indonesia. The image shows workers using tools to lay down track. This photograph offers a glimpse into the development and modernization of Indonesia during the early 20th century and the role of manual labor in infrastructure projects. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The photo measures 239mm in height and 285mm in width.