This vintage photograph depicts the Port of Bombay during the 19th century. [1, 2] - Photographer: The image is credited to Francis Frith & Co., a major photographic publisher in the 1800s.
- Viewpoint: The scene is a view from Mazagon Hill, looking out toward the harbor and the bustling maritime activities of that era.
- Historical Context: Taken between 1850 and 1890, the photo captures the city before major land reclamation united the original seven islands.
- Technical Details: It is a whole plate albumen print produced from a wet collodion glass negative. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
