Sumatra Collection (page 4)

Womans Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Womans Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Sumatra, 19th century

Tampan (Ceremonial Cloth), Indonesia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tampan (Ceremonial Cloth), Indonesia, 19th century

The Dutch War in Sumatra, Guns captured at Acheen lying at Rotterdam (engraving)
1053472 The Dutch War in Sumatra, Guns captured at Acheen lying at Rotterdam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dutch War in Sumatra)

The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho)
1043230 The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

A Volcanic Eruption at the Island of Krakatau in the Straits of Sunda, Midway between Java and Sumatra (engraving)
1044374 A Volcanic Eruption at the Island of Krakatau in the Straits of Sunda, Midway between Java and Sumatra (engraving) by English School

A native settlement in Sumatra, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468755 A native settlement in Sumatra, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Map of the East Indies (colour engraving)
XCF286475 Map of the East Indies (colour engraving) by American School; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Southern Asia from China to New Guinea, including the Indonesian archipelago
BON111076 Southern Asia from China to New Guinea, including the Indonesian archipelago and the Philippines, c.1700 (coloured engraving) by Covens, Johannes & Mortier

East Indies: Sea and coastal chart extending from Southern India to Japan by the way of
BON111060 East Indies: Sea and coastal chart extending from Southern India to Japan by the way of the East Indian archipelago (coloured engraving) by Wit

Bursting of starboard main boiler on KPMs steamship Pahud
Letter about bursting of the starboard main boiler on board KPMs s/s Pahud at Belawan Sumatra, Singapore, at 11am, 19 Apr 1908. Wilfred Landstein to IMechE, 2 May 1908. Date: 1908

Scenes of anthropophagy and idolatry in Sumatra Miniature taken from Marco Polo
LRI4636938 Scenes of anthropophagy and idolatry in Sumatra Miniature taken from Marco Polo (1254-1324), 1410 approx. Ms 2810

Map of the Kingdom of Siam, Paris, 1686 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT286981 Map of the Kingdom of Siam, Paris, 1686 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bronzed cock of Sumatra, Gallus aeneus. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1840

House on stilts of the Minangkabau people in Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

View of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R. Ackermann, London, 1824

Paradise riflebird and blue-throated bee-eater
Paradise riflebird, Ptiloris paradiseus, and blue-throated bee-eater, Merops viridis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Active gibbon, female, Hylobates agilis. Endangered
Active gibbon, female with young, Hylobates agilis. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Sumatra phalaenopsis orchid, Phalaenopsis sumatrana. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Traditional stilt houses in a village in Sumatra, circa 1800. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

View of the hill of Padang, Sumatra, circa 1800
View of the hill of Padang, West Sumatra, with its Dutch fortress, circa 1800. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Plants of Sumatra including clove, mangosteen
Plants of Sumatra including clove 1, mangosteen 3, rambutan 4 and black pepper 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Pygmy musk of Sumatra, Moschus pygmaeus. Handcoloured engraving drawn and engraved by Griffith, Harriet or Edward, from a specimen at Exeter Change from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Southern red muntjak, Muntiacus muntjak (Sumatra muntjak, Cervus muntjak sumatrensis). Handcoloured engraving by Thomas Landseer after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in Paris

Blue-throated bee-eater, Merops viridis viridis (Sumatra bee-eater, Merops sumatranus). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin (Benzoin officinale). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Transporting a shipment of tobacco (chromolitho)
2782738 Transporting a shipment of tobacco (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transporting a shipment of tobacco)

The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra (engraving)
1038338 The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra)

Female protective figure (pagar), 19th century or earlier (wood)
1071540 Female protective figure (pagar), 19th century or earlier (wood) by Toba Batak Culture (19th century); 51.4x27.9x10.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

People of Celebes and Sumatra
Group of people from Sumatra and the Celebes Date: circa 1880

On the Way to India (engraving)
1049402 On the Way to India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to India)

Map of Indonesia: Sumatra, Malacca, Borneo, Java, c. 1567. (mural painting)
LRI4595663 Map of Indonesia: Sumatra, Malacca, Borneo, Java, c.1567. (mural painting) by Danti, Egnazio (1536-86); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Indonesia: Sumatra, Malacca, Borneo)

Animals of Malacca and Sumatra (colour litho)
3101064 Animals of Malacca and Sumatra (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of Malacca and Sumatra: Tapir, Bhunder, Hooded Ape, Peacock)

Map of the Philippines, from the Sala delle Carte Geografiche
BEN95487 Map of the Philippines, from the Sala delle Carte Geografiche (Hall of Geographical Maps) c.1570 (oil on panel) by Danti

Tobacco sorting room (chromolitho)
2782741 Tobacco sorting room (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacco sorting room. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Sumatran village (chromolitho)
2782739 Sumatran village (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sumatran village. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Map showing location of Lilliput from first edition of
3514775 Map showing location of Lilliput from first edition of Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World better know as Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by English School

Bamboo canes from Sumatra decorated with Rejang script (engraving)
3647863 Bamboo canes from Sumatra decorated with Rejang script (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bamboo canes from Sumatra decorated with Rejang script)

The Siege of the Tigers (Colour Litho)
2783707 The Siege of the Tigers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of the Tigers)

Alligator Fight in Sumatra (engraving)
2781083 Alligator Fight in Sumatra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alligator Fight in Sumatra)

Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris (engraving)
2783070 Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris)

Young tobacco plants (chromolitho)
2782740 Young tobacco plants (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young tobacco plants. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Clouded Leopards, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
XYC294969 Clouded Leopards, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 35.6x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Swiss, out of copyright

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Alligator from Sumatra, for the Brighton Aquarium (engraving)
1105292 Alligator from Sumatra, for the Brighton Aquarium (engraving) by Zwecker, Johann Baptist (1814-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alligator from Sumatra, for the Brighton Aquarium)

The Clouded Tigers (engraving)
5213009 The Clouded Tigers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clouded Tigers. Illustration for The British Workman (1873).); © Look and Learn

A wedding in Sumatra, 1811
LSE4085777 A wedding in Sumatra, 1811 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: A wedding in Sumatra)

The Straits of Sunda, Java, the Scene of the Late Volcanic Eruption (engraving)
1107168 The Straits of Sunda, Java, the Scene of the Late Volcanic Eruption (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Straits of Sunda, Java)

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Sumatra: A Land of Rich History, Breathtaking Nature, and Fascinating Wildlife Step into the enchanting world of Sumatra, an island nestled in the East India Islands. Picture No. 10751066 captures its mesmerizing beauty – lush green forests stretching as far as the eye can see, with misty mountains in the backdrop. Map in hand, explore Gunung Leuser National Park in Northern Sumatra. Here you'll encounter the adorable Sunda Slow Loris swinging from tree to tree, reminding us of nature's wonders that exist within this protected sanctuary. But Sumatra's history is not without its tragedies. The haunting image of a beached ship near Krakatoa serves as a reminder of the devastating volcanic eruption that occurred here years ago. Venture into Medan's bustling streets along Jalan Kesawan and immerse yourself in local culture. This vibrant city showcases a blend of traditional Indonesian architecture alongside modern influences. Travel back in time with a historical map from 1897 showcasing Fiji, Sumatra, and Borneo – a testament to Sumatra's significance during colonial times when Dutch navigators explored these lands. Speaking of exploration, don't miss Bali Island illustrated on another captivating map. It takes you on a journey through time when Dutch navigators first set foot on this exotic paradise. Moving southwards brings us to Malaysia depicted on a map from 1908 – highlighting how interconnected these Southeast Asian nations are both geographically and culturally. Delve further into history by glimpsing at life on Sumatran soil during the 1800s. Witness village scenes depicting daily life activities that have shaped this region for centuries. Nature enthusiasts will find solace among Bukit Lawang's dense jungles where endangered species like female orangutans with their babies roam freely. These gentle creatures remind us why conservation efforts are crucial for preserving our planet’s biodiversity. And finally, meet one of the majestic males, a Sumatran orangutan in all its glory.