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1. Photo 174(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(2)
Title:
Picture of the Sanctuary of Medina the Radiant. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Haram (Sanctuary) of the Masjid al-Nabawi or Mosque of the Prophet at Medina from an elevated position northwest of the oldest portion of the building which contains the tombs of Mohammed, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab. The dome erected over them,...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photograph laid down on a blue card window mount

2. Photo 174(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(2)
Title:
Picture of the Sanctuary of Medina the Radiant. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Haram (Sanctuary) of the Masjid al-Nabawi or Mosque of the Prophet at Medina from an elevated position northwest of the oldest portion of the building which contains the tombs of Mohammed, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab. The dome erected over them,...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photograph laid down on a blue card window mount

3. Photo 174(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(9)
Title:
Picture of the Mosque of Khaif and Mina. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This photograph was taken from an elevated view northeast of the Masjid al-Khayf in Mina, seven kilometres east of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. Mina is a station of the hadj, where pilgrims camp out on the 8th, 11th, 12th (and some on the 13th) of Dhul-Hijjah, as can be se...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photographic print laid down on a blue card window mount

4. Photo 174(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(9)
Title:
Picture of the Mosque of Khaif and Mina. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This photograph was taken from an elevated view northeast of the Masjid al-Khayf in Mina, seven kilometres east of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. Mina is a station of the hadj, where pilgrims camp out on the 8th, 11th, 12th (and some on the 13th) of Dhul-Hijjah, as can be se...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photographic print laid down on a blue card window mount

5. Photo 174(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(4)
Title:
Picture of the Sanctuary of Medina the Radiant. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Haram (Sanctuary) of the Masjid al-Nabawi or Mosque of the Prophet at Medina from an elevated position northeast of the oldest portion of the building, which contains the tombs of Mohammed, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab. The dome erected over them...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photographic print laid down on a blue card window mount

6. Photo 174(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(4)
Title:
Picture of the Sanctuary of Medina the Radiant. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Haram (Sanctuary) of the Masjid al-Nabawi or Mosque of the Prophet at Medina from an elevated position northeast of the oldest portion of the building, which contains the tombs of Mohammed, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab. The dome erected over them...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photographic print laid down on a blue card window mount

7. Photo 174(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(3)
Title:
Picture of the City of Mecca the Great. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Caaba and Sanctuary at Mecca from an elevated position due East of the Masjid al-Haram, or Grand Mosque. Parts of the northwest of the city of Mecca are visible in the background. Due to the relatively slow shutter speed used by the photographer, the m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photograph held within a blue card window mount

8. Photo 174(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(3)
Title:
Picture of the City of Mecca the Great. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Caaba and Sanctuary at Mecca from an elevated position due East of the Masjid al-Haram, or Grand Mosque. Parts of the northwest of the city of Mecca are visible in the background. Due to the relatively slow shutter speed used by the photographer, the m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photograph held within a blue card window mount

9. Photo 174(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(5)
Title:
Picture of the Sanctuary of Mecca the Great. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Caaba and Sanctuary at Mecca from a position within the Masjid al-Haram west-southwest of the Caaba. Pilgrims surround the Caaba; all are facing it while some are performing the tawaf – the ritual of circumambulation of the Caaba seven times in a counte...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photographic print laid down on a blue card window mount

10. Photo 174(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 174(5)
Title:
Picture of the Sanctuary of Mecca the Great. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter This image shows the Caaba and Sanctuary at Mecca from a position within the Masjid al-Haram west-southwest of the Caaba. Pilgrims surround the Caaba; all are facing it while some are performing the tawaf – the ritual of circumambulation of the Caaba seven times in a counte...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1907
Extent:

1 b/w photographic print laid down on a blue card window mount