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Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, is the capital of West Bengal
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During the reign of the British in India, Kolkata served as capital for centuries until 1911. It was the first major port occupied to be occupied by the British.
W. Roessler was apparently an Austrian photographer and postcard publisher based in Kolkatta; this card was printed in Austria and exemplifies the early postcard tradition of combining multiple images and an open space for a message. |
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© imagesofasia 2007-08 |
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