Indies Collection (page 3)

Bermuda - Hamilton - Street Scene
A hive of activity on a main street in Hamilton, Bermuda

Banana seller - Island of Martinique
A wonderful postcard of a West Indian Banana seller from the Island of Martinique

Bermuda Ireland Island
Ireland Island fortifications and dockyards in Bermuda, showing transported convicts arriving to serve their penance

West Indies / El Salvador
El Salvador: San Salvador harbour, with ships

Bayadere Dancer
A Bayadere, dancer from Chemakha, presumably in the East Indies but not found in Google or atlases

Jamaica / Port Royal / 1865
The dramatic harbour setting of the town of Port Royal, Jamaica

Dutch in Indonesia
The establishment of Dr Toussaint at Gadok, Dutch East Indies

Tidal Wave, St Thomas
A tidal wave, following an earthquake, hits the steamship La Plata off the island of St Thomas, West Indies

Rolling the Pitch
Rolling the pitch in preparation for the cricket season in the West Indies

Gathering Pepper
Gathering pepper in the Spice Islands - the Moluccas, in the East Indies, the major producers of spices at that time

BERMUDA - Somers wreck
Sir George Somers discovers the Bermudas the hard way, by being wrecked there, whereupon he takes possession of them on behalf of Britain, inspiring Shakespeares The Tempest

Map / Asia / East Indies
India and its neighbours : note that Burma is named India beyond the Ganges

Fiddle-leaved physic nut, Satropha panduraefolia
5856389 Fiddle-leaved physic nut, Satropha panduraefolia; (add.info.: Fiddle-leaved physic nut, Satropha panduraefolia, with orange flowers from the West Indies)

Pedro Fernandez de Castro y Andrade aka the Great Count of Lemos, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles
3473283 Pedro Fernandez de Castro y Andrade aka the Great Count of Lemos, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Chart of the West Indies, 1796
2902871 Chart of the West Indies, 1796; (add.info.: Chart of the West Indies, 1796.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

The Evening Post map of the West Indies, 1898
2902870 The Evening Post map of the West Indies, 1898; (add.info.: The Evening Post map of the West Indies, 1898.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Theatre or War, Mexican Archipelago - the Caribbean, 1757
2902869 Theatre or War, Mexican Archipelago - the Caribbean, 1757; (add.info.: Theatre or War, Mexican Archipelago - the Caribbean, 1757.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

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)

Barbadoes lily, Amaryllis equestris
5856376 Barbadoes lily, Amaryllis equestris; (add.info.: Barbados lily, Amaryllis equestris, with deep crimson flower and dark foliage)

Ports in the West Indies, 1630
2902885 Ports in the West Indies, 1630; (add.info.: Ports in the West Indies, 1630.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Puerto Rico, 1886
2902875 Puerto Rico, 1886; (add.info.: Colton, Company.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Map of portion of the West Indies, from the Weimar Map of 1527, ascribed to Fernando Columbus
2915343 Map of portion of the West Indies, from the Weimar Map of 1527, ascribed to Fernando Columbus. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Portuguese Navigational Map of Caribbean Ports, 1630
2902886 Portuguese Navigational Map of Caribbean Ports, 1630; (add.info.: Portuguese Navigational Map of Caribbean Ports, 1630.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

The West Indies, 1782
2902873 The West Indies, 1782; (add.info.: Map of the West Indies.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

West Indies and the adjacent parts of North and South America, 1755
2902872 West Indies and the adjacent parts of North and South America, 1755; (add.info.: West Indies and the adjacent parts of North and South America, 1755.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Walking leaf insect, Phyllium species, from the West Indies. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640871 Walking leaf insect, Phyllium species, from the West Indies. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama
3742815 The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama, after a print in De Bry's Voyages

St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) Spanish Jesuit missionary, founded Jesuit order with Ignatius Loyola
534853 St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) Spanish Jesuit missionary, founded Jesuit order with Ignatius Loyola, Apostle to the Indies, Sent by John III of Portugal as missionary to Portugese territories

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mary Jane Seacole, 1850s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mary Jane Seacole, 1850s, (2023). Seacole (1805-1881) was born in British Jamaica, and had many careers including nurse, boarding house keeper, author, and world traveller

A Bocan, or Cocoa-Drying House in Granada, 1857. Creator: Percy
A Bocan, or Cocoa-Drying House in Granada, 1857....building used for...drying and preparing the coffee and cocoa...[It] has a platform or terrace extending its whole length on that side most exposed

Portrait of Otto Marstrand's two Daughters and their West-Indian Nanny, Justina...Copenhagen, 1857
Portrait of Otto Marstrand's two Daughters and their West-Indian Nanny, Justina, in the Frederiksberg Gardens near Copenhagen, 1857

A Danish Corvette Laying to in order to Confer with a Danish Brig... 1827. Creator: CW Eckersberg
A Danish Corvette Laying to in order to Confer with a Danish Brig: The Scene Being Set in West Indian Waters, 1827

Caltilda Downes: Barbados Passport, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Caltilda Downes: Barbados Passport, 1917. Stamped by the British Consulate General in Panama

Columbus taking possession of the Island of St Salvador; Columbus and his Discoveries 1492, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Columbus taking possession of the Island of St Salvador; Columbus and his Discoveries 1492, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

'Publishing the Banns in the West Indies "For the First Time of Asking", 1891. Creator: C Haldane McFall
'Publishing the Banns in the West Indies "For the First Time of Asking", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Octagon Villa, Antigua, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Octagon Villa, Antigua, 1850. This neat specimen of house-building in Antigua is the property and country residence of Andrew Coltart, Esq. It is situated one mile from St

Wreck of the Brig "Retriever", in the Boccases, Trinidad, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Brig "Retriever", in the Boccases, Trinidad, 1850. View of the Retriever, whose captain was named Galloway

West India Hurricane, 1802-1899. Creators: Unknown, Francois Louis Thomas Francia
West India Hurricane, 1802-1899

Great Fire at Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Fire at Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, 1850. The premises consumed consisted of a building rented by shopkeepers, one portion being occupied as a grog-shop...Mrs

Mahogany Trees in the West Indies, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mahogany Trees in the West Indies, 1850. Mahogany, although now in such general use as a furniture wood, was not introduced into England till 1724

Head of a Woman, n.d. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Head of a Woman, n.d

Riots in Jamaica, 1938
Riots in Jamaica in 1938 over a pay dispute. Photograph shows a suspected blackleg, accused of intended strike-breaking in the docks, being man-handled by other workers. Date: 1938

Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. The wear loincloths, armlets, garters, tattoos and nose piercings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Trinidad and Tobago - Pitch Lake at La Brea - Loading Pitch - British West Indies.. This particular truck has an M.G.W (Maximum Gross Weight) of 3 tonnes. Date: circa 1910s

Women washing clothes in the river, Port Antonio, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & Son
Women washing clothes in the river, Port Antonio, Jamaica, c1905. Photograph from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (published in England, c1905)

St. Bart's harbor and cityscape

Gustavia, St Barts coast in the West Indies of the Caribbean Sea at sunset

Oil Refinery at Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island
circa 1910s

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"Exploring the Indies: A Journey through Maps, Posters, and History" Embark on a captivating voyage as we delve into the enchanting world of the Indies. From the vibrant shores of Jamaica to the picturesque landscapes of the Caribbean islands, this collection unveils a tapestry of rich cultural heritage and untold stories. Maps guide us through uncharted territories, revealing hidden gems and exotic destinations. Discover Jamaica's allure as you trace its contours on an ancient map, envisioning palm-fringed beaches and cascading waterfalls that beckon adventurous souls. Step back in time with a vintage poster advertising Royal Mail Lines to the West Indies. Let your imagination set sail aboard majestic ships bound for paradise, where azure waters meet golden sands under endless blue skies. The Caribbean comes alive in vivid colors on another poster showcasing White Star's journey to these tropical havens. Feel the warmth of sun-kissed breezes as you immerse yourself in island life - from Trinidad's carnival extravaganza to Kingston's bustling Jubilee Market. History unfolds before our eyes with depictions of naval battles fought bravely in 1782. Witness Monsieur de St. George's valiant spirit captured by William Ward’s skilled hand; his legacy forever etched in time. Marvel at Martinique’s beauty through an exquisite map dating back to 1783 – an artistic masterpiece that transports us to lush rainforests and sugar plantations amidst colonial splendor. The MV Empire Windrush symbolizes hope and resilience as it carries dreams across oceans. Its arrival marks a turning point, igniting waves of cultural exchange between Britain and its beloved West Indies. Barrels brimming with molasses evoke memories of trade routes connecting London’s West India Docks with distant lands – sweet nectar bridging continents while intertwining cultures throughout history. Indies - not just a company but a testament to human connections forged over centuries; their impact reverberating through art, trade, and the shared experiences of diverse communities.