Vintage Bombay India View from Clock Tower Color Postcard Early 1900s

$ 2.77

Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1920 Country: India Type: Color Lithograph Postcard Region: Western India Continent: Asia Subject: Bombay Cityscape Theme: Harbor and Urban View Era: Early 1900s Country of Origin: India Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Bombay

Description

Vintage Bombay India View from Clock Tower Color Postcard Early 1900s. This captivating vintage postcard features a colorized view of Bombay, India, as seen from the iconic Clock Tower. The image showcases a panoramic cityscape with detailed buildings, the busy harbor dotted with ships, and distant hills under a vibrant sky. The postcard highlights Bombay's significance as a major eastern port city, known historically for its extensive harbor stretching 14 miles in length and 5 miles wide. Printed in the early 20th century, this postcard offers a glimpse into Bombay's bustling urban landscape during the colonial era. The card's reverse includes a descriptive historical note emphasizing Bombay's importance and impressive shipping capacity, adding educational value. With its classic postcard design, including a divided back and postage rate box, this collectible piece appeals to enthusiasts of vintage travel memorabilia, Indian history, and maritime themes.