Lot #14: Bathsheba Railway Station – Barbados, c.1910” — Early 20th-Century Silver Gelatin Print

Step into the rarest chapter of Caribbean industrial history with this striking early 20th-century photographic print, titled “Bathsheba Station – Barbados, c.1910.” Executed in rich silver-gelatin tones, this image captures one of the most elusive and sought-after subjects in West Indian photographic collecting: the Barbados Railway, a line that ceased operations more than a century ago and left behind only fragments of surviving visual documentation. This professionally mounted, gallery-presented print showcases: • Crisp architectural detail of the Bathsheba depot • Switch tracks and rolling stock that no longer exist today • Towering palms and sweeping coastline atmosphere emblematic of the island’s colonial era • Fine tonal contrast and archival craftsmanship worthy of museum display Works featuring Barbados rail infrastructure—especially from circa 1900–1915—are exceptionally scarce. Most known images reside in institutions or private Caribbean archives. This piece offers collectors of historic photography, Caribbean history, or railway ephemera a museum-grade, investment-worthy artifact. Presented on a professional dark mat with protective sleeve, it is ready for framing or display in a study, office, or gallery wall. The handwritten titling further enhances its authenticity and early provenance. Dimensions: 14”/1”/12” Pickup category timeslot {A}