Antique CDV Koene & CO. Man Uniform Cap Mustache Batavia Dutch East Indies

Antique CDV Koene & CO. Man Uniform Cap Mustache Batavia Dutch East Indies

This antique CDV captures a formal portrait of a man wearing a crisp uniform and a distinctive cap. His well-groomed mustache reflects the refined style popular among colonial officials stationed in the Dutch East Indies during the late 19th century.

The photograph bears the prestigious backmark of Koene & Co. in Batavia, marking it as a significant piece of colonial history. It is a prized acquisition for collectors focusing on military or administrative life in Southeast Asia during the era of the Dutch East Indies.

A rare glimpse into the life of a uniformed official in Batavia.