Madras Collection

2017 Total Solar Eclipse above Madras, Oregon
A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the contiguous United States from Lincoln Beach

Map of Madras (Chennai), India, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Map of Madras (Chennai), India, 19th Century

Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC
A BOAC aircraft until sold to British South American Airways in 1947. Named Madras while at BOAC it was renamed Star Crest at BSa. It flew again with BOAC and then Skyways of London. Date: 1946

Anna Salai Road, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India INDIA-Tamil Nadu-Chennai: Evening Traffic on Anna Salai Road © Walter Bibikow 2004

Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Darvel, Scotland
Advert, Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Muslin and Lace Curtains, Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. 1905

Thomas the Apostle 2
THOMAS DIDYMUS is famous for doubting the resurrection of Jesus; later he went as a missionary to Parthia and India, where he was pierced with lances near Madras

Emden Shells Madras
The German cruiser Emden bombards the oil tanks in the harbour of Madras, India, and causes substantial damage to shipping. But she, too, will be destroyed

Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java, Singapore, Penang and Madras, 1870
3478999 Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java, Singapore, Penang and Madras, 1870; (add.info.: Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java)

A ruined temple near Madras, India, 1874. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper
3609762 Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Hurricane at Madras, India: wrecks on the beach Date: 1872

Town of Madras, Highway 96, Jefferson County, Oregon, USA

India - Madras early 1900s

India - Trichinopoly Madras early 1900s

India - Seringham Temple Trichinopoly Madras early 1900s

View of Madras, India Date: 1857-1858

Parchment commission, 2nd Lieutenant Henry Vaughan
Parchment commission document for 2nd Lieutenant Henry Vaughan, Madras Corps of Engineers, East India Company Date: 1852

Royal Scots Football Team, outdoor sporting portrait with twenty two players and silver cup. Captioned, Winners of the Madras Presidency Association Football Tournament'. Date: 1895

Vitla Roya temple, Humpi, India
Vitla Roya temple at the temple complex of Humpi, India. This temple complex is one of the oldest in India, from around the 12th Century, and is now a UNESCO world heritage site

Bas-reliefs, temple complex, Humpi, India
The walls of one of the temples at Humpi, Madras, India, showing the bas-reliefs ( a type of sculpture which has less depth in the faces and figures, allowing viewing from multiple angles)

Bishtapiah Gopara in ruins at Humpi, India
Bishtapiah Gopara at the temple complex of Humpi, India. This temple complex is one of the oldest in India, from around the 12th Century, and is now a UNESCO world heritage site

A Reckla animal cart pulled by a bullock, Madras, India. Date: circa 1910

The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho)
5207749 The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The Revenue Board Buildings, Madras (engraving)
5204607 The Revenue Board Buildings, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revenue Board Buildings, Madras, Mr R F Chisholm, Architect)

From Calcutta to Madras (engraving)
1040278 From Calcutta to Madras (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Calcutta to Madras)

The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving)
1045219 The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Harbour Works at Madras)

Young woman of Madras (engraving)
967419 Young woman of Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman of Madras)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", XII, Madras (engraving)
1060676 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", XII, Madras (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surf-Boat at Madras going out to a Ship (engraving)
1105834 Surf-Boat at Madras going out to a Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surf-Boat at Madras going out to a Ship)

The Cricket-Match between Madras and Calcutta, the Madras Eleven (engraving)
1103159 The Cricket-Match between Madras and Calcutta, the Madras Eleven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cricket-Match between Madras and Calcutta)

Visit of the Rajah of Travancore to Madras (engraving)
1101574 Visit of the Rajah of Travancore to Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Rajah of Travancore to Madras)

Dungary Cloth, Salem, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of
870127 Dungary Cloth, Salem, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Punjum Cloth, Vizagapatam, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers
870126 Punjum Cloth, Vizagapatam, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Jain statue in Madras (Chennai) (chromolitho)
735922 Jain statue in Madras (Chennai) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jain statue in Madras (Chennai)

Mallees (Gardeners), Hindus, Madras, from The People of India, by J
STC439689 Mallees (Gardeners), Hindus, Madras, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Fishing boats, and view of Madras from the Jetty
19th century vintage photograph: Fishing boats, and view of Madras from the Jetty, Chennai

Madras from the sea with fishing catamarans, India
19th century vintage photograph: Madras from the sea with fishing catamarans, India

c. 1880s India - along waterfront, probably Madras Chennai
c.1880s India - along the waterfront, probably Madras Chennai

Massoolah Boats, Madras (engraving)
1613967 Massoolah Boats, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massoolah Boats, Madras. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1880)

St Andrews (Presbyterian) Church at Bangalore, Madras (engraving)
1611116 St Andrews (Presbyterian) Church at Bangalore, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Andrews (Presbyterian) Church at Bangalore, Madras

The Right Honourable William Patrick Adam, the New Governor of Madras (engraving)
1107009 The Right Honourable William Patrick Adam, the New Governor of Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable William Patrick Adam)

A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her
652192 A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her, Her Child Attended by an Ayah and Four Godparents, (oil on canvas) by Hickey

Founding of Fort St George, Madras, by Francis Day of the East India Company, 1639 (litho)
6015033 Founding of Fort St George, Madras, by Francis Day of the East India Company, 1639 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

India: Toddy Tapping, Madras (engraving)
6007467 India: Toddy Tapping, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toddy Tapping, Madras)

India: The Beach, Madras (engraving)
6007481 India: The Beach, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beach, Madras)

Cotton Check, Masulipatam, Madras, Piece Goods, from
870125 Cotton Check, Masulipatam, Madras, Piece Goods, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Lord Wenlock, Madras, 28 January 1893, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611612 Lord Wenlock, Madras, 28 January 1893, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Wenlock, Madras, 28 January 1893)

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"Madras: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Wonders" Discover the enchanting city through a captivating journey across time and space. From witnessing the awe-inspiring 2017 Total Solar Eclipse above Madras, Oregon to exploring the vibrant streets of Chennai (formerly known as Madras), India, this caption unravels the diverse facets of this remarkable destination. Unveiling its historical tapestry, we delve into a 19th-century map that showcases the evolution (Chennai) in India. The Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC takes center stage as it symbolizes an era when aviation connected distant lands with ease. As we traverse Anna Salai Road in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, we are immersed in its bustling energy and rich heritage. The Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd from Darvel, Scotland reminds us of the global influences that have shaped this cosmopolitan city. Religious fervor comes alive with Thomas the Apostle's presence both in history and architecture. Emden Shells Madras leaves us pondering over past conflicts while smoke billowing from shelled fuel tanks serves as a reminder of resilience amidst adversity. Transporting ourselves further back in time to early 1900s India-Madras era unveils glimpses into daily life - be it Trichinopoly or Seringham Temple. These snapshots offer insights into traditions preserved through generations. Intriguingly complex yet undeniably captivating, "Madras: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Wonders" invites you to unravel its many layers – each revealing stories waiting to be discovered within this extraordinary destination.