Gezicht op treinstel, station en publiek op het Vaillantsplein in Paramaribo bij de opening van de Lawaspoorweg (Landsspoorweg) op 28 maart 1905 Possibly 1905

This black and white photograph by Eugen Klein captures the inauguration of the Surinamese railway on March 28, 1905. The image shows a train pulling into a station, likely the Vaillantsplein station in Paramaribo, with a large crowd gathered to celebrate the occasion. The photograph is a valuable document of a significant moment in Surinamese history, illustrating the impact of transportation infrastructure on the country's development. This photograph is a part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum and is a small-scale print measuring 112 x 157 mm. It is an example of early photographic documentation of important historical events, capturing a moment of progress and celebration.