View of River Hooghly Showing the High Court, Calcutta
A very uncommon and early view of the High Court, constructed in 1872, for the oldest High Court in British India.
1900-1909
The Connaught Hotel, Poona
The 1902 Guide to Poona (p. 60) had ad ad for this hotel, described as "A Select Hotel for European Gentry, Entirely under new and excellent European management. European Manageress. Home Comforts, Cleanliness, and First Class Cuisine guaranteed.
Karachi, Eduljee Dinshaw Charity Hospital
This hospital was built in the memory of Parsi trader Eduljee Dinshaw. Parsis started major property, shipping, hotel and beverage businesses in Karachi since the late 19th century.
A Boothea Milkman
A studio portrait full of contradictions. The milkman from Darjeeling of Tibetan ancestry is shown with an English church in the deep background.
The Government House, Karachi
A very early coloured postcard of what is now the official residence of the Governor of Sindh, across of Frere Hall in the center of the city. Nusserwanjee & Co.
Panwala (Betel Nut Dealer)
A rather impressive portrait, from a slightly low angle, giving the boy a certain grandeur. Unfortunately, a most rarely postcarded occupation.
Postmen of the British Empire: Burmah, India
Part of a series showing postmen around the world. This was postmarked in Spalding, Britain,May 6, 1905 and addressed to Mr. G. Riseley, 41 Norfolk Street, King,s Lynn: "Parcel arrived safely. Vest too large, others a fit. Jack."
South Mall and Lake Naini-Tal
Gangi Sah was one of the first postcard publishers from Nainital, if not the earliest.
Trifolya Gate palace, Jaipur
A very rectangular two-colour stencil proves very effective in bringing this postcard to life.
The Statue, Memorial Well, Cawnpore
[Original caption] The Statue, Memorial well.
