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Welcome to The Blue Trunk!
I’m Ujval Anand, founder and curator.
What began as a personal passion for collecting has grown into The Blue Trunk, a collection of Indian vintage art, ritual objects, masks, wooden carvings and other cultural finds. Over the years, travel and encounters with collectors, families and artisans have shaped the way I discover and curate these pieces.
At our gallery in Aarey, Mumbai, an old blue trunk remains a symbol of the journey that started it all. Through this website, I’m delighted to share these discoveries with collectors and curious minds, wherever they may be.
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Ujval Anand Founder & Curator
Vintage Hardcover Book - The Children of India (1891 edition)
Regular priceRs. 8,900.00
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This is an original 1891 hardcover edition of The Children of India, published by the Religious Tract Society, London. Aimed at young readers in Victorian Britain, the book offers a period-specific glimpse into the lives of Indian children during the colonial era, framed through a missionary and educational lens.
The narrative combines anecdotal accounts with cultural observations, reflecting the perspectives and biases of its time. Despite its dated worldview, the book remains a significant historical document—useful for understanding how colonial-era Britain viewed and represented its empire to younger generations.
The volume shows some signs of age-related wear, with fraying along the edges and some thread coming loose at the centre of the binding. However, all pages are present, clean, and legible, and the book overall is in remarkable condition for its age—making it a collectible piece of both educational and colonial history.
Sourced From: Delhi
Weight(higher of actual or volumetric):
3.0 kg
Wipe the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, dampness, heat or cold.
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