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12712. ST 393, vol 19, p 186a
- Reference (shelfmark):
- ST 393, vol 19, p 186a
- Title:
- ‘MAP OF OMÂN SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRINCIPAL TRIBES. COMPILED FOR OFFICIAL USE BY Edward Charles ROSS, Political Agent, MUSCAT’
- Scope & Content:
- The map accompanies The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1868 to December 1873. (On its Amalgamation with the B.B.R. Asiatic Society). Edited by the Secretary. Volume XIX.: Article VII (pages 187-198), entitled 'Memorandum on the Tribal Divisions in the Principality ...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1872
- Extent:
- 1 map
12713. WD3110, f 1a
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3110, f 1a
- Title:
- 'His Majesty’s experimental frigate Vernon drawn at sea Jany. 10th 1834 in Persian Gulf' by Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801–63)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: This detailed maritime scene shows the experimental frigate Vernon at sea in the Persian Gulf in January 1834. In the background high, white cliffs are visible at left. A smaller boat, perhaps a dhow, flies a red flag at left. The frigate flies a Red Ensign as well as a re...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 10 Jan 1834
- Extent:
- 1 watercolour drawing on paper
12714. WD3110, f 63a
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3110, f 63a
- Title:
- ‘Aden. Port as seen on approach from Bombay' by Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801–63)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: This incomplete pencil sketch shows the harbour at Aden from on board ship. Jagged peaks – described as volcanic on the verso – line the horizon from left to right with two smaller spits of rock jutting into view at either side of the scene. A three-master is indicated a...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 3 Jun 1839
- Extent:
- 1 pencil drawing on paper
12715. WD3528-3528a
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3528-3528a
- Title:
- Six views of the Red Sea coastline and flysheet of a sketchbook by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: These six topographical views of the coastline, probably along the strait of Babelmandel Bab-el-Mandeb, are sketched from on board ship. On the recto of WD3528, two detailed views indicate settlements, boats at anchor, fortifications, lighthouses and other structures as ...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1829-34
- Extent:
- 6 partial pencil drawings and flysheet of sketchbook on two sheets of paper
12716. WD3529
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3529
- Title:
- View of Suakin and of a peak on the Red Sea coast by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: These two topographical views of the coastline along the Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship. On the recto is a detailed view of the town of Suakin, Sudan. Two large towers, at centre and at right may be minarets, while at far left the stern of a British ship be...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1829-34
- Extent:
- 2 partial pencil drawings on paper
12717. WD3530
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3530
- Title:
- Two views of the Red Sea coastline by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: These two topographical views of the coastline along the Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship. On the recto is a relatively detailed view of a marshy coastline, with mountains in the background. Several boats at sail and a stand of trees are the central features ...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1829-34
- Extent:
- 2 partial pencil drawings on paper
12718. WD3531
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3531
- Title:
- Two views of the Red Sea coastline by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: These two topographical views of the Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship. On the recto is a detailed view of a large, fortified town, with mountains in the background. A long high wall separates the town from the sea, with various towers located along its length...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1829-34
- Extent:
- 2 partial pencil drawings on paper
12719. WD3532
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3532
- Title:
- Two views of the Red Sea coastline by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: These two topographical views of the Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship. On the recto is a detailed view of a stretch of coastline with mountains in the background. Immediately right of centre a large number of palm trees have been represented. At far left is a...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1829-34
- Extent:
- 2 partial pencil drawings on paper
12720. WD3533
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD3533
- Title:
- View of Hodedda [Al Hodeida] and a fort by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Scope & Content:
- Genre/Subject Matter: These two topographical views of the coastline along the Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship. The upper image shows the town of Hodedda [Al Hodeida] from a distance of two miles. Although the sketch is incomplete, a number of details are visible: at right a larg...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1829-1834
- Extent:
-
2 topographical views on 1 sheet of paper



