British West Indies Collection

Trinidad & Tobago Map, c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Trinidad & Tobago Map, c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

The Red House, Government Buildings, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century
The Red House, Government Buildings, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. View of colonial administrative buildings in what is now Trinidad and Tobago

A complete map of the West Indies containing the coasts of Florida, Louisiana
7339476 A complete map of the West Indies containing the coasts of Florida, Louisiana, New Spain and Terra Firma with all the islands, 1794 (print) by Dunn

View of Pointe a Pitre in the 19th century (engraving)
5944582 View of Pointe a Pitre in the 19th century (engraving); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chartres, France; (add.info.: Engraving View of Pointe a Pitre in the 19th century Musee des Beaux Arts de)

Faustin-Elie Soulouque
7261240 Faustin-Elie Soulouque; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faustin-Elie Soulouque, 1782 -1867. Haitian politician, military commander, President of Haiti 1847-1849 and Emperor of Haiti)

Alexandre Petion, Haiti (engraving)
2721750 Alexandre Petion, Haiti (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: 18647N); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt. All Rights Reserved 2024

The capture of Fort Louis (Martinique) by the British, on 20 March 1794
MMM5458584 The capture of Fort Louis (Martinique) by the British, on 20 March 1794 by Anderson, William (1757-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

Pigeon Island in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796
MMM5483394 Pigeon Island in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796. by Willyams, Cooper (1762-1816) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

The bay and the city of Scarborough, island of Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago). Lithography (30.2x45.6 cm) by D
MMM5484504 The bay and the city of Scarborough, island of Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago). Lithography (30.2x45.6 cm) by D. McArthur, 1834.; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, with the British, French & Spanish settlements in North America and the West Indies
7295390 Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, with the British, French & Spanish settlements in North America and the West Indies, 1753 (engraving) by Jefferys

Chart of Jamaica, Barbados, St Christopher, Martinique, Antigua and Bermuda, 1713 (coloured engraving)
7340629 Chart of Jamaica, Barbados, St Christopher, Martinique, Antigua and Bermuda, 1713 (coloured engraving) by Seller, John (1632-97); National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the West Indies, 1774 (engraving)
7340482 Chart of the West Indies, 1774 (engraving) by Speer, Joseph Smith (fl.1773); 72x118 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Joseph Smith Speer Single sheet. Hand col)

Francois-Dominique Toussaint Louverture. Portrait. (print)
7419897 Francois-Dominique Toussaint Louverture. Portrait. (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Chart plotting the routes from France and Spain, of the outward and return voyages to the West Indies and East Indies
7339501 Chart plotting the routes from France and Spain, of the outward and return voyages to the West Indies and East Indies, with branches for different destinations, 1686 (engraving) by Val, P

A new map or chart of the western or Atlantic ocean with part of Europe, Africa and America
7295401 A new map or chart of the western or Atlantic ocean with part of Europe, Africa and America: showing the course of the galleons to and from the West Indies, 1740 (engraving) by Bowen

Elisabeth Adelina Derival Leveque
7261233 Elisabeth Adelina Derival Leveque; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisabeth Adelina Derival Leveque or Adelina Soulouque, 1820-1878, nee Elisabeth Anne Justine Leveque)

The Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship Iroquois, 23 November 1861
7341660 The Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship Iroquois, 23 November 1861, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by English School

Seascape, Guadeloupe, late 19th century - mid 20th century (watercolour, gouache, graphite, paper)
7342436 Seascape, Guadeloupe, late 19th century - mid 20th century (watercolour, gouache, graphite, paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 13.2x18.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Guy-Joseph Bonnet (engraving)
2497740 Guy-Joseph Bonnet (engraving); (add.info.: Guy-Joseph Bonnet (1773Ð1843), historian and officer of the army of Haiti.); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt. All Rights Reserved 2024

Haiti The ancient fortifications of Petity Goave (postcard)
2721253 Haiti The ancient fortifications of Petity Goave (postcard); (add.info.: 19368N Haiti The ancient fortifications of Petity Goave in Haiti? Collection); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt

Wealth of the Indies. 17th century (chromolithograph)
536472 Wealth of the Indies. 17th century (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Design for Gobelin tapestry showing rich flora and fauna and products of West Indies and Central and South America)

Southwest view of Fort Bourbon and Fort Louis (Fort Saint Louis), in Martinique, February 5 - March 22, 1794
MMM5483347 Southwest view of Fort Bourbon and Fort Louis (Fort Saint Louis), in Martinique, February 5 - March 22, 1794. Lithograph (41.8x56 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796

View of the islands of Martinique, Pigeon Island, Gros Islet Bay, Shaque Bay and part of Carenage Bay, Saint Lucia
MMM5484490 View of the islands of Martinique, Pigeon Island, Gros Islet Bay, Shaque Bay and part of Carenage Bay, Saint Lucia

Maran Bay, in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796
MMM5483376 Maran Bay, in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796. by Willyams, Cooper (1762-1816) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

Geography Atlas: representation of the archipelago of Guadeloupe. Map taken from "The west indian atlas or general
VEN5029635 Geography Atlas: representation of the archipelago of Guadeloupe. Map taken from "The west indian atlas or general description of west indies" by Thomas Jefferys

Geography: map of the island of Guadeloupe in the West Indies. Map from an Atlas de Villers from 1843
VEN5031313 Geography: map of the island of Guadeloupe in the West Indies. Map from an Atlas de Villers from 1843. Biblioteca Jose Marti, Havana

Geography: map of the island of Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Desirade in the West Indies
VEN5031309 Geography: map of the island of Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Desirade in the West Indies. Map from an Atlas by Rigobert Bonne (1756-1823) from 1780

The French ship "Le Curieux", in Martinique, February 3, 1804. Oil on canvas, 1805
MMM5458783 The French ship "Le Curieux", in Martinique, February 3, 1804. Oil on canvas, 1805, by Francis Sartorius (1734-1804)

American Revolution (or American Revolutionary War) 1775-1783: Major Samuel Barrington's maneuver on the island of
MMM5458476 American Revolution (or American Revolutionary War) 1775-1783: Major Samuel Barrington's maneuver on the island of Saint Lucia, French possession in the West Indies, on December 15

View of the bay and the city of Saint Pierre (Martinique). Lithography (42.3x56 cm) by Cooper Willyams (1762-1816)
MMM5484479 View of the bay and the city of Saint Pierre (Martinique). Lithography (42.3x56 cm) by Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796

map of Haiti, Santo Domingo - Hispaniola, 18th century (engraving)
2902890 map of Haiti, Santo Domingo - Hispaniola, 18th century (engraving); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane mill. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434737 Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane mill. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Agriculture. Production du sucre. Coll)

Family in Haiti, c.1910 (b/w photo)
7292892 Family in Haiti, c.1910 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Haiti. Poor family in the countryside of Haiti. Photo, Haiti, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Transport de rhum a St-Domingue Haiti (engraving)
2488090 Transport de rhum a St-Domingue Haiti (engraving); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt. All Rights Reserved 2023

Cruz Bay; Cinnamon Bay, Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1851 (oil on canvas)
7443713 Cruz Bay; Cinnamon Bay, Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1851 (oil on canvas) by Melbye, Fritz Siegfried Georg (1826-69); 40.6 x 55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cruz Bay; Cinnamon Bay, Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1851 (oil on canvas)
7443714 Cruz Bay; Cinnamon Bay, Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1851 (oil on canvas) by Melbye, Fritz Siegfried Georg (1826-69); 40.6 x 55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the northern Mexican archipelago and the West Indies, 1688 (engraving)
VNK284160 Map of the northern Mexican archipelago and the West Indies, 1688 (engraving) by Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria (1650-1718); Vorontsov Palace, Crimea

Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673299 Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Croquis martiniquais, 1887 (w/c, charcoal & pencil on paper)
7407088 Croquis martiniquais, 1887 (w/c, charcoal & pencil on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 15.8x11.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane plantation in Cuba. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434735 Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane plantation in Cuba. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Agriculture)

Black workers, controlled by a white settler, moving barrels of rum in Macouba, Martinique
ELD4846465 Black workers, controlled by a white settler, moving barrels of rum in Macouba, Martinique. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph) by Unknown Artist

Map of the West Indies, Caribbean Sea, Antilles, 1709-1713 (engraving)
VEN5030086 Map of the West Indies, Caribbean Sea, Antilles, 1709-1713 (engraving) by Keulen, Gerard van (1678-1726); Biblioteca Angelica, Rome

Couple of Saint Domingue, 1810 (engraving)
7293203 Couple of Saint Domingue, 1810 (engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810); (add.info.: History. Haiti and Dominican Republic. Black couple of Saint Domingue (french colony)

Members of the Government of Haiti, 1795, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century
7278759 Members of the Government of Haiti, 1795, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century original by Unknown Artist

Earthquake of Guadeloupe: an earthquake, February 8, 1843, destroyed Pointe-a-Pitre - in "The story told by
LSE4078381 Earthquake of Guadeloupe: an earthquake, February 8, 1843, destroyed Pointe-a-Pitre - in " The story told by the image of Epinal" by French School

Christopher Columbus, on board his caravel, gestures to the island of Guanahani (San Salvador)
REV400274 Christopher Columbus, on board his caravel, gestures to the island of Guanahani (San Salvador) on 12 October 1492 (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); Monastery of La Rabida

Women carrying baskets on their heads, Haiti, 1789 (engraving)
1729638 Women carrying baskets on their heads, Haiti, 1789 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Haiti, 1789 : women carrying baskets on the head, engraving)

Haiti, 1879 (engraving)
1729007 Haiti, 1879 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Haiti, 1879 : la ravine (mangrove), gravure Haiti, 1879, engraving)

CROSS EXAMINATION, Cornwallis and Bonaparte face each other, 1802 (engraving)
7262243 CROSS EXAMINATION, Cornwallis and Bonaparte face each other, 1802 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: CROSS EXAMINATION)

Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, endangered. 1807 (aquatint)
7237472 Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, endangered. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, endangered)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 414, Satirique en couleurs, 1909_3_6: Colonization, Elections, Vie des riches
ICA4912935 L Assiette au Beurre, number 414, Satirique en couleurs, 1909_3_6: Colonization, Elections, Vie des riches, Guadeloupe - Clemenceau George, Boss/Bourgeois, Black (lithograph) by Camara

View of Fort Royal on the island of Guadeloupe in the West Indies (West Indies) Engraving by P
JLJ4687645 View of Fort Royal on the island of Guadeloupe in the West Indies (West Indies) Engraving by P. Benazech after a drawing by Lieutenant Campbell

Young African girl of the Indies, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234146 Young African girl of the Indies, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young African girl of the Indies, 16th century)

Harvesting sugar cane (coloured engraving)
7201020 Harvesting sugar cane (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting sugar cane)

Cocoa plantation, Trinidad (chromolitho)
7172128 Cocoa plantation, Trinidad (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa plantation, Trinidad)

The Battle of the Saintes (pencil and w / c)
7088603 The Battle of the Saintes (pencil and w/c) by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Saintes, also known as the Battle of Dominica)

Joseph Boulogne (1748-99) (engraving)
XEE4162475 Joseph Boulogne (1748-99) (engraving) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Boulogne (1748-1799)

Vue du port de Saintes (engraving)
7179618 Vue du port de Saintes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du port de Saintes)

Cocoa pods growing on a tree, Trinidad (chromolitho)
7172135 Cocoa pods growing on a tree, Trinidad (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa pods growing on a tree, Trinidad)

N. E. view of Fort Louis in the Island of Martinique, illustration from
745990 N.E. view of Fort Louis in the Island of Martinique, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies by Rev. Cooper Willyams, lithograph by S. Alken, pub

Bay of Maran, Martinique, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West
745985 Bay of Maran, Martinique, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies by Rev. Cooper Willyams, lithograph by S. Alken, pub

Proclamation of King Edward VII at Dominica, British West Indies (b / w photo)
1593409 Proclamation of King Edward VII at Dominica, British West Indies (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Railway at Barbadoes, British West Indies (engraving)
1060570 The New Railway at Barbadoes, British West Indies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Railway at Barbadoes, British West Indies)

The War in America, View of Nassau, in the British West Indies, the Depot for the Blockade-Running Trade (engraving)
1103378 The War in America, View of Nassau, in the British West Indies, the Depot for the Blockade-Running Trade (engraving) by Weedon

The Bridge over the River Gallions, from the foot of Fort Matilda, Guadaloupe
745991 The Bridge over the River Gallions, from the foot of Fort Matilda, Guadaloupe, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies by Rev. Cooper Willyams, lithograph by S

S. W. view of Forts Bourbon and Louis in the Island of Martinique
745989 S.W. view of Forts Bourbon and Louis in the Island of Martinique, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies by Rev. Cooper Willyams, lithograph by S. Alken, pub

View of the Bay and Town of St. Pierre, Martinique, illustration from
745987 View of the Bay and Town of St. Pierre, Martinique, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies by Rev. Cooper Willyams, lithograph by S. Alken, pub

Pigeon Island, Martinique, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West
745986 Pigeon Island, Martinique, illustration from An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies by Rev. Cooper Willyams, lithograph by S. Alken, pub

Hawksbill turtle swimming through Caribbean reef
Hawksbill turtle swimming through the coral reef searching for food. Little Cayman Island Bloody Bay Marine Park. Jan Abadschieff

West Indian Women of Color, with a Child and Black Servant, ca. 1780
West Indian Women of Color, with a Child and Black Servant; Two West Indian Women of Color, a Child Holding the Hand of One and attendant Black Servant, ca. 1780

A West Indian Creole Woman Attended by her Black Servant, ca. 1780

Free West Indian Creoles in Elegant Dress, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Free West Indian Creoles in Elegant Dress, ca. 1780

Planter and his Wife, with a Servant; Planter and his wife, attended by a servant, ca. 1780

West Indian Man of Color, Directing Two Carib Women with a Child, ca. 1780

Linen Market, Dominica - A Market Scene, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Linen Market, Dominica - A Market Scene, ca.1780

A Linen Market with a Linen-stall and Vegetable Seller in the West Indies, ca. 1780

Market Day, Roseau, Dominica, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Market Day, Roseau, Dominica, ca.1780

A Leeward Islands Carib family outside a Hut, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
A Leeward Islands Carib family outside a Hut, ca. 1780

Servants Washing a Deer, ca. 1775. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Servants Washing a Deer, ca. 1775

A Mother with her Son and a Pony, ca. 1775. Creator: Agostino Brunias
A Mother with her Son and a Pony, ca. 1775

Free West Indian Dominicans; Free Natives of Dominica, ca. 1770. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Free West Indian Dominicans; Free Natives of Dominica, ca. 1770

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"Exploring the Vibrant British West Indies: A Glimpse into its Rich History and Natural Wonders" Step back in time with a vintage Trinidad & Tobago map from the 1940s, revealing the intricate beauty of this captivating Caribbean destination. Carnival comes alive in another snapshot from the same era, showcasing the exuberance and colorful traditions that define Trinidad's vibrant culture. Travel further into history as we glimpse at The Red House, Government Buildings in Port of Spain during the early 20th century. This architectural gem stands as a testament to British influence on these islands. Delve deeper into Dominica's past with an enchanting watercolor painting capturing Mesteese and mulatto girls from the mid-19th century. Their grace and elegance reflect a diverse heritage that has shaped this island nation. Dive beneath crystal-clear waters where sunlight dances on shallow sand banks, illuminating an underwater paradise. Witness graceful Southern stingrays gracefully gliding through their natural habitat off Grand Cayman Island or Stingray City. Immerse yourself in Martinique's artistic legacy through Croquis martiniquais, a stunning artwork blending watercolors, charcoal, and pencil on paper dating back to 1887. It offers a glimpse into local life during that era. Journey to St. Kitts' charming streets with an early 20th-century photograph of The Circus – bustling with activity and hinting at stories waiting to be discovered around every corner. Marvel at nature's wonders as you encounter brain coral glowing under mesmerizing blue light or catch sight of Secretary blenny peering curiously from within massive Starlet coral formations – both showcasing the incredible biodiversity found beneath these azure waves. Finally, let your eyes feast upon Georgetown's Grey angelfish portrait – its vibrant colors mirroring the kaleidoscope of hues found throughout Grand Cayman Island’s thriving marine ecosystem. The British West Indies beckon adventurers seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.