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Commemorative Album of the KLM East Indies Line, Part II

diverse vervaardigers · 1949 · gelatin silver print; leather; cardboard; paper; plastic (organic material); photographic support

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Photo album compiled on the occasion of the thousandth flight after World War II by the KLM India line service. It was presented on November 10, 1949, to Hans Martin, the founder of this connection. The album consists of two parts. Part II has a beige leather cover, a title page, and 31 pages with a drawing and photographs from private material of KLM agents, personnel, and friends. It includes views of the regular Amsterdam-Batavia line service, the restoration of the connection after World War II, and views of Hans Martin, the founder of this connection. The album also contains portraits and thank-you notes from his business associates.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

photograph album book KLM Hans Martin aircraft, aeroplane airborne traffic, aviation travelling tourism Netherlands

Credit lineHerdenkingsalbum van de Indië-lijn van de KLM, deel II. 1949. diverse vervaardigers. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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