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A Typical Maharajah

A Typical Maharajah

An early Tuck's painted postcard, and one of the earliest numbered series (2623) with an Indian theme. The theme suggests that the cards represents the Delhi Darbar of 1903 as other cards include the Viceregal Party.

The message on this card

Bombay

Bombay

Stretching from Chowpatty Beach to Nariman Point, Marine Drive (also "Back Bay" and "Queen's Necklace") is one of the most famous views in Mumbai (Bombay). This shows the nearly 4 kilometer strand before the famous art deco buildings went up in the

Jai Hind

Jai Hind

Jai Hind - Hail India - was the slogan for the Indian National Freedom Movement.

[Original Caption] We bow down with all humility before our Mother India.

Shoe Maker

Shoe Maker

This is a hand-painted postcard from around 1905, rather rare in India compared to, say, China where at the time numerous hand-painted postcards were being sent abroad.

Raja Sandow

Raja Sandow

P.K. Raja Sandow (1894/5-1943) was one of the most famous silent film actors of India, and later a producer and director as well. Born in Tamil Nadu, he was given the name "Sandow" after a well-known German body-builder of the time.

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