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This postcard shows a large group–including many children–posing for a group photograph near a road in Colombo, Ceylon.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing another bunch of natives.”
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.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing the beach and cocoanut [sic] trees near Colombo.”
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.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A country scene near Colombo which is indeed a beautiful place.”
This postcard shows a large lake near Kandy, one of Ceylon’s cities. The area is covered with many trees, through which can be seen some large buildings.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another country scene on the shores of Kandy Lake.”
This postcard shows a colorized view looking straight down one of Ceylon’s canals. The canal is bordered by walkways, which people stroll down, and beyond that thick trees and tropical vegetation. A raft with people and goods is poled down the canal.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the Dutch canals and a section of the tropical vegitation [sic], date palms and banana trees.”
This postcard shows a colorized view of a road in Kalutara, Ceylon, lined with several large banyan trees. A cart travels down the middle of the road.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A shady lane in the vicinity of Colombo.”
This postcard shows a colorized picture of a rubber plantation, where many workers are planting and caring for young rubber trees. Charles C. Myers adds that rubber is one of the principle products of southern India and Ceylon.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Scene on a rubber plantation. Planting and cultivating the young trees.”
This postcard shows a colorized depiction of the harvest of tea leaves on a tea plantation in Sri Lanka. Many of the workers wear baskets on their backs, while some others stand and oversee the process. Charles C. Myers attests that tea grown in Ceylon is some of the best quality tea in the world.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A scene during the tea harvest. Tea is extensively raised in Ceylon and some of the best quality tea in the world comes from Ceylon. While visiting Colombo some of the Tea Plantations made every man in the fleet a souvenir present of a pound package of tea and it was indeed a prized souvenir for us to bring home and help home folks drink tea that we brought from Ceylon.”
A postcard showing a village, La Pedrera, with a large rock, Rock of Gibraltar, in the background.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Gibraltar is known as the strongest firtification [sic] in all the world. This rock in area is about 3 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. The north end is the tallest and is almost perpendicular, rising from the low marshy land that connects it to the coast of Spain on the north. This picture being taken from the coast of Spain, looking in almost an easternly direction at the rock.”
A postcard showing a panoramic view of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, with buildings on the coastline as seen from across a body of water. Steamboats visible in the water.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This view is taken from the S W direction and at closer range and showing the city of Gibraltar which is a city of considerable size and importance.”
A postcard showing a panoramic view of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, with buildings on the coastline, and a body of water to the right, as seen from a road. Steamboats visible in the water.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This view is taken from the north west and showing part of the road leading from the rock to the coast of Spain, a distance of perhaps about a mile.”
A postcard showing a panoramic view of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, with buildings on the coastline, and a body of water on both sides, as seen from a pier. Boats visible in the water.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is about the same view only at closer range. The many great guns of this fort are placed in many excavations near the top of the rock and command the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea only about 15 miles away.”
A postcard showing a coastline with buildings on the slope of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a section of the city on the south slope of the rock. It is quite a modern and well improved city and an ideal summer resort as the weather does not get very hot in the summer and not cold in the winter.”
A postcard showing a tree-lined road leading to arched, stone city gates. Pedestrians visible on the sidewalk with an individual riding a pack donkey on the road.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Some parts of the city you have to enter thru gates. This is a view of the south Port Gates. and these gates are closed after 6 o’clock P.M.”
A postcard showing a building-lined, city street with individuals walking.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view of Church Street in the city if [sic] Gibraltar. The city is rather crowded and has narrow streets.”
A postcard showing individuals and carts in an open market area with buildings. A stone wall with archways visible in the background.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view around the markets on a summer day.”
A postcard showing a group of people on a city street with two individuals standing next to donkeys with baskets of artichokes. A pack donkey carrying barrels is also visible.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Flower and artichoke sellers on the streets.”
A postcard showing a bridge with branches as railing in an area filled with plants and trees. A cascade of water runs across the bridge into the pond next to it. An individual stands on a path in the background.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A shady corner in the park.”
A postcard showing a row of benches along a broad, tree-lined path.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Almeda Gardens which is quite a comfortable summer resort.”
This postcard shows a view near the Soledad Sugar Mill at Guantanamo, Cuba. The river int he foreground is lined with dense foliage on either side.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A visit to southern Cuba is one of interest for a short while but a prolonged visit would not be desirable. it is in a way a very beautiful tropical vicinity and a visit to the large sugar mills is one of interest as there you see the largest sugar mills in the world. This tropical view is near Guantanamo in southeastern Cuba. the winters are delightful climate but the summers are very hot.”