Jonge tabaksaanplant onder schaduwplanken op Sumatra before 1898

This black and white photograph by Carl J. Kleingrothe titled "Jonge tabaksaanplant onder schaduwplanken op Sumatra" depicts a tobacco plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia. Taken before 1898, it showcases young tobacco plants growing under shade planks, a traditional method to protect them from the sun. The image offers a glimpse into the agricultural practices and landscape of Sumatra during the late 19th century, capturing a moment in the history of tobacco cultivation.