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Sumatra's O.K. By J. B. Obernetter and printed by C. J. Kleingrothe, Munich, 1890 - 1910.
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Bartele Gallery Beautiful Old Photographs of Sumatra
Bartele GalleryKantor Taman E3.3 Unit A1 4th Floor (Via Cazbar)Jl. Mega KuninganJakarta, IndonesiaTel: +62 21 5764575Fax: +62 21 5764576Email: [email protected]
(Fig 1) No. 8. Medan. Kesanan Street from North. J. B. Obernetter/C. J. Kleingrothe.
Sumatra’s O.K. 1890 - 1910.
A superb publication both in terms of the quality of printing, as well as the selection of the images. The images give an excellent and stunning overview of Sumatra during the colonial period. Starting with Belawan, ten plates record life in the capital, Medan, followed by images of commercial interest including a Petroleum factory (figure 5 on proceeding page), tobacco and coffee plantations (figure 2, left). This collection of photographs also shows views of various parts of the island, including Sinabong, a Batak village called Roema-Kinangkong and Sibayak.
These beautiful images were photographed by Charles J. Kleingrothe, who worked in Indonesia from 1889 to 1925, and printed by J. B. Obernetter in Munich, Germany.
At Bartele Gallery, we have the full set which includes 65 of
(Fig 2) No. 35. Coffee-gatherer (Javanese Woman). J. B. Obernetter/C. J. Kleingrothe.
these numbered images on collotype plates with printed captions in German, Dutch and English. This set is presented in its original blue-cloth portfolio which measures 345 x 450 mm. Apart from some very light foxing, this is an excellent copy. Come and see us to view the full set!
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(Fig 3) No. 6. Medan. Race-course. J. B. Obernetter/C. J. Kleingrothe.
(Fig 4) No. 43. Soengei-Belawan. Virgin Jungle. J. B. Obernetter/C. J. Kleingrothe.
(Fig 5) No. 18. Petroleum tin manufacturing & Petroleum tapping place. J. B. Obernetter/C. J. Kleingrothe.
