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Artifact

River Scene, Sumatra

Description

  • A river scene in Sumatra showing the floating homes in which the native Indonesians lived.
  • Indonesian perahu, or canoes, are used as transportation. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Robert Rawlings, who drilled for oil in Sumatra from 1890 until 1902.

Map Location

Latitude: 2° 59' 40.736" S
Longitude: 104° 49' 9.476" E

Date

1890-1902

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.3
Height:
3.1

Events, Places, People

  • Robert Rawlings
  • Sumatra

Originating Location

AsiaIndonesiaSumatra