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India - Simla early 1900s
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Step back in time to the early 1900s in Simla, India, as captured in this vintage lantern slide from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. The image presents a serene and picturesque scene of the Victorian-era hill station, nestled amidst the Himalayan mountains. The cool, crisp air of Simla, once a favored retreat for British colonial officials seeking respite from the sweltering Indian heat, is evident in the crispness of the leaves on the trees and the clear, blue sky. In the foreground, a group of European women and children are seen strolling along a winding, tree-lined path, their elegant Victorian attire and parasols adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the scene. In the background, the grand colonial architecture of Simla's buildings can be seen, with their red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls, standing proud against the backdrop of the mountains. The lantern slide, with its warm, golden tones, transports us back to a time when the British Empire held sway over India, and Simla was a symbol of the opulence and grandeur of colonial rule. The image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the world moved at a slower pace, and the beauty of nature was a source of inspiration and solace for those who sought refuge from the rigors of colonial life.
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