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11. Photo 496/6(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(25)
Title:
Linga: Birkehs. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View in Linga [Lingeh] of two yakhchāls. Here described as ‘birkehs’, which are cisterns, most likely ice pits. In the background, palm trees line the horizon. In the middle-ground two women walk across the scene. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Linga.’ Upper left, above imag...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

12. Photo 496/6(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(32)
Title:
Bushire: Imamzada. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View near Bushire of an Imamzada [Imamzadeh], or shrine-tomb for the descendant of an Imam, directly related to the Prophet Muhammad. It is unclear which of various shrine-tombs in the area this image depicts. The dome of the shrine-tomb is visible right of centre in the background. The foregrou...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

13. Photo 496/6(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(44)
Title:
Ahwaz. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
Market scene inAhwaz [Ahvaz]. High stone walls at right extend into the distant background along which rows of reed-covered stalls sell earthenware pots and other wares. At centre a man walks through the scene. At left the supporting columns, made from twisted trunks, of the canopy overhead can ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1917
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

14. Photo 496/6(48)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(48)
Title:
Maidan-i-Naftan. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View across 'Maidan-i-Naftan' [Maidan-i-Naftūn], the oil fields near Masjed Soleymān. A number of structures can be seen along the distant horizon, while in the middle-ground a river valley runs from left to centre. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: 'Maidan-i-Naftan' Upper left,...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1917
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

15. Photo 496/6(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(24)
Title:
Linga: Swahili Pearl Divers
Scope & Content:
View in Linga [Lingeh] of a group of pearl divers – here described as Swahili, possibly simply East Africans. A group of women stand at left facing away from the camera and towards a group of men who are making music with drums. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Linga.’ Upper l...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

16. Photo 496/6(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(4)
Title:
Mathra Bay. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This scene, taken from on board ship, shows the coastline at Mathra Bay, Muscat. Two high outcrops of rock can be seen in the centre of the image; a fortified structure stands on the highest point on the left outcrop. Immediately below this, just below the horizon line, a small flat-bottomed b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

17. Photo 496/6(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(5)
Title:
Muscat. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View of the harbour at Muscat, with Fort Al-Mirani in the background. The photograph was likely taken from near Fort Al-Jalali. Rocky ridges rise behind the fort on the horizon to the right of the fort, while to the left more built structures curve around the bay. Compare, for instance, the si...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

18. Photo 496/6(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(16)
Title:
Linga. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View across the harbour at Linga [Lingeh]. A lone figure is crouched at centre with a bag or basket. Linga stretches from left to right in the background. At least one wind tower (badghir) is visible. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Linga’ Upper left, above image, in pencil, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

19. Photo 496/6(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(17)
Title:
Linga. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View along the shore at Linga [Lingeh]. At right, two camels are being led along the shore, loaded with large bundles. In the background, at left at least six dhows and other boats are pulled up along the shore. Buildings recede into the distance. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen:...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

20. Photo 496/6(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(18)
Title:
Linga. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View along the shore at Linga [Lingeh]. A man stands in the water left of centre while to the right a model dhow is floats in front of him. In the right background the high fortified walls of a large structure are visible. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Linga’ Upper left, ab...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print