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Indian Jewry - Bombay - Large archive collection of photographs, circa 1950s-60s, comprising over 200 photographs, mainly from public events, celebrations, dances, competitions, weddings, and more. Among the photographs, the famous Jewish actress Rose Musleah (Miss Rose) is prominently featured, along with notable figures from the Jewish community, public figures, and other well-known personalities in India. Many photographs bear studio stamps from Bombay, including: A.B. Pereira, Antony Kalam Kutir, RK Color Studio, Studio E×press, Ken Lynn, Studio Shangri-la, Harbans Chadha, B.J. Panchal, and others. Some include handwritten dates and inscriptions. A few photographs are mounted on cardboard passe-partout. The photographs are in various formats, the largest measuring 16.5×21.5 cm. Condition: Good to very good, with minor wear on some. Weight: 1.068 kg. * Rose Musleah (English: Rama Katroum, Rose Musleah; January 1, 1911, Calcutta, India - December 8, 1985, California, USA), known by her stage name Miss Rose, was an Indian Jewish theater and film actress who performed in Tollywood (Telugu-language films). She began her career in silent films and later appeared in talkies. She is remembered as the "dancing actress" of silent cinema, with her films often addressing conflicts between tradition and individual choice. For more information about the actress: [https://www.bombayjewisharchives.com/blank-12](https://www.bombayjewisharchives.com/blank-12) * The Jewish community of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is the largest Jewish center in India, originating in the 18th century from a blend of local "Bene Israel," Baghdadi Jews, and the Cochin community. The community flourished under British rule, peaking at around 30,000 members in the 1940s. Today, following mass immigration to Israel, fewer than 4,000 Jews remain in Mumbai and its surroundings, maintaining eight active synagogues.