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Plâté & Co., Ceylon; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

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Showing the New Oriental Hotel

Showing the New Oriental Hotel

This postcard shows the New Oriental Hotel in Colombo, Ceylon. This large building sports an ornate facade, and faces a wide street, beyond which stand a number of trees. Charles C. Myers notes that the hotel is a high class establishment.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “We will now pay a short visit to the city of Columbo and vicinity on the island of Ceylon, south of India. The natives here are black as the ace of spades but they are a courteous people and most of them speak English very well. This is the New Oriental Hotel owned by some English people and very good hotel accommodations are found there.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

The Rest House, Anuradhaputa

The Rest House, Anuradhaputa

This postcard shows a hotel at Anuradhaputa, Ceylon. Outside the building stand a number people, as well as a rickshaw and an ox cart. Charles C. Myers says that these are common sights, as horses are rare in India and Ceylon.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A country inn by the wayside. Two ways of conveyance, the rickshaw and the ox cart.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Ceylon Elephant at Work

Ceylon Elephant at Work

This postcard shows an elephant assisting a man climb onto its back. Charles C. Myers explains that in India and Ceylon, elephants are trained to help with the heavy lifting in many industries, including construction.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Most all the heavy work is done by elephants. They are trained to do most anything and when building houses and bridges etc. elephants do all the lifting of heavy building material and they are indeed obedient servants.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Racing Hackeries, Ceylon

Racing Hackeries, Ceylon

This postcard features several men perched atop their racing cards, which are harnessed to small bulls. Charles C. Myers explains that while there are no horses for racing, bull racing is a popular sport.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Horse racing is not known there but the small sacred bull is used similar and it is great sport among the natives to have these races.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Ceylon Sea Shore

Ceylon Sea Shore

This postcard shows a view of a beach near Colombo, Ceylon. Four people walk towards the camera, while behind the beach is lined with palm trees. Charles C. Myers says that these beaches compare closely with those at Honolulu, Hawaii.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing the beach and cocoanut [sic] trees near Colombo.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

View of Galle from the Fort, Ceylon

View of Galle from the Fort, Ceylon

A view towards Galle from a fort in Ceylon. The fort overlooks a crossroads, where an ox-cart travels. Buildings are visible in the distance.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A country scene near Colombo which is indeed a beautiful place.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

River Scene, Ceylon

River Scene, Ceylon

This postcard shows a view of one of Ceylon’s rivers. The water is relatively calm. Some people stand on double canoes near the left bank of the river, while other people stand on the shore of the right bank. Both shores are lined with tall trees, and mountains can be seen rising in the background.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Along the river thru [sic] Ceylon.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection