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Kanydan Chiefs (Ratemahatmayas) Ceylon
Kanydan Chiefs (Ratemahatmayas) Ceylon
Kanydan Chiefs (Ratemahatmayas) Ceylon

Kanydan Chiefs (Ratemahatmayas) Ceylon

Publisher (Dundee, Scotland, founded 1851)
Date1904
Object NamePostcard
Mediumcard
ClassificationsDomestic
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 136 × 89mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2022 by Eric and Joy Crockart.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095670.27
About MePrinted black and white subject card showing three men wearing what is assumed to be traditional Ceylonese clothing. Two of the men are standing either side of the third, who is seated. The background appears to be woodland and there is grass underfoot but there is a carved wooden table just on the right edge of the image. The men wear white trousers and shirts with loose fabric hanging from the waist to the lower leg. They wear short jackets with short sleeves in a darker fabric with embellishments, which match the tri-corn hats and belts they wear. They are barefoot. The two standing have short beards and the seated figure has a moustache.

Printed inscription: Kanydan Chiefs (Ratemahatmayas) Ceylon

Address side.
Printed Inscription: UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE // CEYLON (CEYLAN) // POSTCARD // THIS SPACE MAY BE USED // FOR COMMUNICATION. // THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE // WRITTEN HERE. // Platé & Co.

Addressed to: Miss Ina Matheson, 5 Skene Place, Aberdeen Scotland

Postmark: TUTICORIN 12 NO 04 9 A.M

Stamp: Red Ceylon Postage Six Cents

Part of album and a large collection of postcards belonging to Georgina Matheson, also known as Ina (1877-1967).