The Golden Temple, Amritzar
One of the earliest postcards of India published by a British-based firm, F. Hartmann & Co.
One of the earliest postcards of India published by a British-based firm, F. Hartmann & Co.
This is what collectors call a "brushstroke" postcard, where the printer has slightly embossed the image.
A vibrant painted postcard by the Anglo-Indian artist Frank Clinger Scallan (1870-1950), part of a series he made illustrating the city he spent much of his life in.
[Original caption] Dreams in Stone, Temple of Halebid, Mysore State. Two most remarkable temples are here, the smaller of the two, star-shaped with 16-points, had a porch that from base to top was carved with sculptures of the best Indian art.
[Original caption] Temple of Ramnagar. Commenced to be built by the famous Chair Singh, who in 1781 forced Hastings to retreat from Benares to the fort of Ramnagar.
[Original caption] Jain Temple. Calcutta has been called a City of Palaces, and it has certainly a number of imposing buildings, including the Temple in the picture.
[Original caption] Madras, Temple at Trivalur.