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1. Photo 355/1(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(39)
Title:
'Old Portuguese Fort, Bahrein'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View of the Old Portuguese Fort or Qal'at al-Bahrain, location of the ancient capital of the Dilmun civilization. The fortified structure along the horizon is at the top of a tel. In the middle-ground, immediately in front of the fort, a large number reed or palm frond s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

2. Photo 355/1(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(39)
Title:
'Old Portuguese Fort, Bahrein'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View of the Old Portuguese Fort or Qal'at al-Bahrain, location of the ancient capital of the Dilmun civilization. The fortified structure along the horizon is at the top of a tel. In the middle-ground, immediately in front of the fort, a large number reed or palm frond s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

3. Photo 355/1(45)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(45)
Title:
'Fort Capitano, Muscat'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View looking west south-west across the harbour towards Fort Capitano (Fort Al-Mirani). The photograph was possibly taken from on board ship. From centre to left of the image the town of Muscat is visible, including the Sultan's Palace. Rocky hills rise in the backgrou...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

4. Photo 355/1(45)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(45)
Title:
'Fort Capitano, Muscat'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View looking west south-west across the harbour towards Fort Capitano (Fort Al-Mirani). The photograph was possibly taken from on board ship. From centre to left of the image the town of Muscat is visible, including the Sultan's Palace. Rocky hills rise in the backgrou...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

5. Photo 355/1(46)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(46)
Title:
'Fort Jellalee, Muscat'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View looking due east towards Fort Jellalee (Fort Al-Jalali) at the harbour mouth in Muscat, with the British Consulate to the right. A flag-staff on the roof indicates the British Consulate. Various dhows and small craft are anchored in the harbour in the middle-ground....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

6. Photo 355/1(46)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(46)
Title:
'Fort Jellalee, Muscat'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View looking due east towards Fort Jellalee (Fort Al-Jalali) at the harbour mouth in Muscat, with the British Consulate to the right. A flag-staff on the roof indicates the British Consulate. Various dhows and small craft are anchored in the harbour in the middle-ground....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

7. Photo 355/1(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(40)
Title:
'Ruffar Fort, Bahrein'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View of Ruffar Fort (Riffa Fort) at Riffa in Bahrain. The fort is located on raised ground along the horizon to the right of centre. Immediately before the fort and below the horizon to the left of the scene various mounds and earthworks can be seen. Some low-lying structu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

8. Photo 355/1(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(40)
Title:
'Ruffar Fort, Bahrein'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View of Ruffar Fort (Riffa Fort) at Riffa in Bahrain. The fort is located on raised ground along the horizon to the right of centre. Immediately before the fort and below the horizon to the left of the scene various mounds and earthworks can be seen. Some low-lying structu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

9. Photo 355/1(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(44)
Title:
'Town of Muscat from inland plain.'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View looking north-east over the town towards the harbour. The fortified city wall is visible in the middle-ground. In the background overlooking the harbour, Fort Capitano (Fort Al-Mirani) to the left and and Fort Jellalee (Fort Al-Jalali) to the right. The middle- and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

10. Photo 355/1(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(44)
Title:
'Town of Muscat from inland plain.'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View looking north-east over the town towards the harbour. The fortified city wall is visible in the middle-ground. In the background overlooking the harbour, Fort Capitano (Fort Al-Mirani) to the left and and Fort Jellalee (Fort Al-Jalali) to the right. The middle- and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print