Rustomjee Byramjee Jeejeebhoy

Rustomjee Byramjee Jeejeebhoy (1864-1922)
founder of the B. J. home for children, Matunga

Gelatine silver print, watercolour on wooden cutout
15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm)
Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1900

Following his family’s traditions, he became a member of the
Bombay Corporation and trustee at several Parsi Charitable
Institutions. He was also a generous philanthropist giving away
large sums for public welfare institutions.