Elephants on Parade, Jaipur, c1910, Rajasthan. The back of the card, numbered “505—(12554)”, elaborates on the scene with the title: “ELEPHANTS ON PARADE, JAIPUR, INDIA”. It highlights the elaborate decking of the elephants seen in the view, noting their gold or silver tusks, rich lace, and silken saddle blankets.
172 250TH CELEBRATION OF JAIPUR CITY. Jaipur city [State of Rajasthan] The dolls which I’ve sent you are from this State. A M.T.C. PRODUCT. The swing is in the middle of a large crowd of people. The swing is being pulled by people on the ground.
They are dressed in draped clothing and head coverings, typical of the region. In the background, simple buildings with thatched or corrugated roofs line the thoroughfare. The text on the left and right margins of the card reads “STEREO-TRAVEL CO.
The back contains descriptive text about the palace’s beauty and uniqueness. All cards are sold as is.
जयपुर Jayapur : जयपुर Jayapur : राजस्थान Rājasthān : Bhārat Gaṇarājya भारत गणराज्य. leicht bestoßen. Zustand siehe Scan.
