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Album "Nederlandsch Indische Houtaankap Maatschappij - Legno Teak di Giava presentato dalla Ditta A. Rapetti & C. - Torino": storage of wooden beams on construction sites in Grissee
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Album "Nederlandsch Indische Houtaankap Maatschappij - Legno Teak di Giava presentato dalla Ditta A. Rapetti & C. - Torino": storage of wooden beams on construction sites in Grissee
3562936 Album "Nederlandsch Indische Houtaankap Maatschappij - Legno Teak di Giava presentato dalla Ditta A. Rapetti & C. - Torino": storage of wooden beams on construction sites in Grissee by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Java, Indonesia
1890-1910
Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence
Media ID 38309240
© Alinari Archives, Florence / Bridgeman Images
Modern History Of Nations Peoples Structure And Scene Territories Warehouse Workyard
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This print captures the organized chaos of a construction site in Grissee, Java during the late 19th to early 20th century. The image showcases the storage of wooden beams from the Nederlandsch Indische Houtaankap Maatschappij - Legno Teak di Giava, presented by Ditta A. Rapetti & C. of Torino.
The scene is bustling with activity as workers carefully stack and arrange the wooden beams, preparing them for use in various construction projects across the colonial empire of the low countries. The sheer scale of the warehouse and workyard is impressive, highlighting both the industry and architecture of this time period.
The photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in modern history, showcasing not only the advancements in industrial technology but also providing insight into how nations like Indonesia were shaped by colonial powers. It serves as a reminder of our complex past and how it continues to influence our present.
Overall, this print is not just a visual record of wooden beams on a construction site; it's a snapshot of an era marked by rapid industrialization and territorial expansion. It invites viewers to ponder on themes such as labor, commerce, and cultural exchange that are still relevant today.
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