Interieur van de fermenteerschuur Aneta Mineh, ontvangstruimte Helvetia, Sumatra (Fermentierscheune Interieur Empfangsraum Helvetia) c. 1885 - 1900

"Fermentierscheune Interieur Empfangsraum Helvetia" is a black and white photograph by Carl J. Kleingrothe, documenting the interior of a fermentation shed at the Aneta Mineh tea plantation in Sumatra. The image captures a moment of labor in the tea processing, showcasing workers preparing tea leaves in a large, well-lit room. The photograph's perspective offers a glimpse into the daily life and industrial processes of a colonial plantation, highlighting the role of photography in documenting the social and economic realities of the era. The image, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable piece of historical documentation of the Dutch colonial presence in Sumatra.