Set of 75 Ethnic Postcards of Bombay

Collection of 75 postcards by Universal Postal Union (26) including 5 paintings by M V Dhurandhar and 4 attributed to Dhurandhar; Moorli Dhur & Sons (1); Clifton & Co. (4); The Phototype Company, Bombay (4); A W Andree, Ceylon (1); D Macropolo & Co., Calcutta (1); Thacker & Co. Ltd., Bombay (18); Raphael Tuck & Sons (2); and others (18)

A substantial ethnographic assemblage depicting the people and social types of Bombay. Many examples are finely coloured, while others are in monochrome; a few bear divided backs. Each postcard is captioned in print, c. 1900–1940s.
Each: 3.5 × 5.5 in (9 × 14 cm)

Postcards were the Instagram of the early 20th century. - Dr Stephen Putnam Hughes

"Postcards were to the people in 1900 what the Internet was to the world in 2000. Postcards can be thought of as the world's first mass transmission of images. The world went from thousands to a billion postcards in a very short span of time, and the finest painters from all over the world got involved in this." - Omar Khan

Step back in time with this exquisite collection of vintage postcards, each a window to the past. Spanning the early 20th century, these postcards showcase different people of Bombay captured in stunning detail. Ideal for collectors and historians alike, this lot offers not only a glimpse into the artistic and cultural trends of bygone eras but also presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of the world's postal heritage. Add depth to your collection and embark on a visual journey through history with these charming and beautifully preserved artefacts.

List of Postcards:-
M V Dhurandhar, Converted and unconverted Pariah, Universal Postal Union
M V Dhurandhar, Shoe Black, Universal Postal Union
M V Dhurandhar, Indian Water Lift, Universal Postal Union
M V Dhurandhar, Puran reading in a temple, Universal Postal Union
M V Dhurandhar, The Harvest, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous but M V Dhurandhar, A Brahmin Lady, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous but M V Dhurandhar, Parsee Priest, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous but M V Dhurandhar, The Bombay Policeman, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous but M V Dhurandhar, Out for a bath, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous, A Mali Gardener, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous, Bombay Policeman, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous, A Coolie, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous, A Fisherman, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous, Postman, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous, The Road Sweeper, Universal Postal Union
Anonymous, A Knife Grinder, Universal Postal Union
Hindoo Woman, Moorli Dhur & Sons, No. 167
A Reckla, Universal Postal Union
A Snake Charmer, Universal Postal Union
A Hindu Musician, Universal Postal Union
Purbhoo Beauty, Universal Postal Union
The Ideal Cycling Costume, Clifton & Co.
Basket Full, The Phototype Company, Bombay
The Parsee Priest, Clifton & Co.
Milk Woman, The Phototype Company, Bombay
Salaams from India
Coolie Woman, Universal Postal Union
A Parsi, Clifton & Co.
Sab ku Salaam
Hindu Butler, Universal Postal Union
A Native Musician
Eyce's Butler
Fruit Sellers
The High Priest of the Parsees performing Religious ceremony
Hindu Barber, Universal Postal Union
Hindu Tailor, Clifton & Co.
Barber at work, The Phototype Company, Bombay
Bathers, Universal Postal Union
Seaside Holiday, Universal Postal Union
Coconut Festival
Hindu Cremation, The Phototype Company, Bombay
A Bombay Reckla
A Monkey Man
Parsi Marriage Procession, Bombay
Bombay Merchants, A W Andree, Ceylon
A Village Scene
Indian Gymnastics, D Macropolo & Co., Calcutta
Reception of the Bridegroom
Interior of Walkeshwar Temple
Tilling, Universal Postal Union
Bombay, Shigean, From Raphael Tuck & Sons "OILETTE" Wide Wide World Native Life in India - Series II. Card No. 9091
A Bombay Reckla
Hindu Tailor
Button and Lace's Boy, Thacker & Co. Ltd., Bombay, No. 122
Walking Stick Boy's, Thacker & Co. Ltd., Bombay
Municipal Road Sweeper, Thacker & Co. Ltd., Bombay No. 104
A Borah, Thacker & Co. Ltd., Bombay No. 65
A Brahmin Clerk, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 76
A Postman, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 117
A Mohamedian Ascetic, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 63 (2)
A Puttawalla or Peon, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 85
A Cockernut Seller, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 57
A Jerriparanawalla, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 50
A Coffee Seller, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 114
A Syce, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 118
India - An Old Ascetic, From Raphael Tuck & Sons "View" Life in India. Card No. 6337
A Police Sowar, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 110
Parsees, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 108
Country Cart's Bombay, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 49 (2)
A Hackney Carriage, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 106
The Bandar Wallah (Performing Monkey & Goat)
A Native Fruit Seller, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 119
Dhobi Ground, Thacker & Co, Bombay, No. 102

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