Eary scenery of Bombay UPU Picture Post Card used in 1799

 

This is an early PPC showing a view of Bombay. It was sent to Berlin from Bombay in November of 1799. Pre-1900's PPC's are difficult to find.

Prince of Wales Hotel, Elphinstone Circle

 

This Hotel was in one of the buildings on Elphinstone (Horniman) Circle. 

Bombay - Photo postcard of Tram operated by BEST

 

This is a Photo made to a picture post card showing the BEST (Bombay Electric and Suburban Transport) Tram. The last of the trams were shut down in the 1960's.

Bombay Racecourse.

 

A View of the Racecourse stand. This is now called as the Mahalaxmi Race course which was built in 1883. We can see the chimneys of many factories in the distance.

Hindu Marriage Ceremony

 

                                      A Picture Postcard showing the Hindu Marriage Ceremony.

Municipality Sweepers in Bombay

The sweeping implements have not changed much in the last 100 years!!

BEST Tram Employees

 

BEST, Bombay Tram Employees- Inspector, Conductor and Driver.