Photo Mug : Interior of Bazaar, Fort William, Calcutta, India
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Interior of Bazaar, Fort William, Calcutta, India
Interior of Bazaar, Fort William, Calcutta (Kolkata), India, with sales counters and staff. Date: circa 1910s
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Assistant Assistants Bazaar Calcutta Cases Counter Counters Cupboards Fort Kolkata Sales Staff
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring the vibrant colors and rich history of the Bazaar at Fort William in Calcutta (Kolkata), India, into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite image of the bustling interior from the 1910s, these mugs showcase the sales counters and bustling activity of this iconic marketplace. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your favorite image remains vivid and clear, making every sip a journey to the heart of India's cultural heritage. Perfect for tea or coffee, these unique mugs make a thoughtful gift or a delightful addition to your own collection. Embrace the beauty of the past with Media Storehouse Photo Mugs.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the bustling heart of colonial Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the early 1910s, as depicted in this evocative photograph of the Interior of Bazaar, Fort William. The vibrant scene is filled with a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells as native assistants and salesmen attend to a diverse clientele. The Bazaar at Fort William, a British military cantonment and fort in Calcutta, was a hub of trade and commerce during the British Raj. This image captures the bustling atmosphere of the bazaar, with its rows of sales counters and displays, each manned by attentive assistants. The intricately carved wooden cupboards and cases, filled with an array of goods, attest to the rich cultural exchange between India and the British Empire. The men in European attire, with their stern expressions and meticulous handling of merchandise, represent the colonial power. Meanwhile, the native assistants, dressed in traditional Indian clothing, deftly navigate the crowded space, catering to the needs of their customers. The diverse clientele, a mix of European and Indian men, underscores the multicultural fabric of Calcutta during this period. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the complex interplay of power dynamics, cultural exchange, and commerce that characterized the British Raj in India during the early 1900s.
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