Verkoper van groente before 1900

This photograph titled "Verkoper van groente" or "Vegetable Seller" presents a glimpse into the daily life and social structures of its time and place. The image captures a street scene with two figures: a vendor carrying produce and a customer examining their goods. The photograph likely comes from the late 19th or early 20th century. The artist is unknown. The setting is probably Southeast Asia, given the clothing and conical hat of the vendor. The image reveals the economic activities of ordinary people and hints at the social hierarchies present in that society. A closer inspection could reveal details of the cultural significance of particular clothing and the gender roles present in society. Historians can trace the movement and circulation of images such as this through a variety of printed sources. Only in this way can the function and significance of the image be properly understood.