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21. Photo 496/6(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(19)
Title:
Linga. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View along the shore at Linga [Lingeh]. Three men and two children stand on the shore watching a model dhow floating on the water. In the background a large dhow is is beached, presumably for repairs. 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

22. Photo 496/6(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(22)
Title:
Linga. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View in Linga [Lingeh] of a camel caravan. The camels walk from left to right away from the camera. At least one man walks in formation with them. In the background at left, a yakhchāl (ice pit) with an arched doorway is visible. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Linga.’ Upper ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

23. Photo 496/6(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(26)
Title:
Linga. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View in Linga (Lingeh) of a group of women standing and sitting in the archway of what may be a yakhchāl (ice pit) or birkeh (cistern). One woman stands while pouring from a bucket or kettle. Two other women sit before her; one of whom appears to be carrying an upturned bowl on her head. Inscr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

24. Photo 496/6(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(43)
Title:
Ahwaz. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
Street scene in Ahwaz [Ahvaz]. High stone walls at right and left extend into the distant background where a number of figures are walking. At far left a man walks towards the camera while at centre a man wearing European-style dress and a child walk alongside a donkey. Inscriptions: Lower le...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1917
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

25. Photo 496/6(46)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(46)
Title:
Tembi River: Near Der-i-Kezineh [Darkhazīneh]. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View near Der-i-Kezineh [Darkhazīneh]. A horse-drawn carriage stands waiting at centre. Alongside it on the left runs the Tembi river (possibly a tributary of the Karun river). A scree-covered slope extends downwards towards the river from right. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1917
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

26. Photo 496/6(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(3)
Title:
Karachi: Arab Dhows. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This scene, likely taken from on board ship, shows five dhows with two-lateen sail rigs at anchor at Karachi. The dhow nearest to the camera has both of its sails stowed. A rope ladder hangs over the starboard beam end. The anchor chain can be seen afore the bow of the vessel. In the distanc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Dec 1916
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

27. Photo 496/6(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(8)
Title:
Muscat: Mathra Gate. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This image shows a section of the ramparts around Muscat and the Mathra Gate (immediately left of centre). Three men can be seen at centre walking towards the pointed arch of the gate, carrying round vessels on their shoulders. In the background on the right and in the background at centre, fu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

28. Photo 496/6(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(9)
Title:
Muscat: from Mathra Road. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This image shows Muscat from the Mathra road, west or southwest of the town. In the background, at left, the towers of Al-Mirani fort rise in front of the sea beyond. Rocky outcrops rise from centre foreground and background to right of the image, while at centre the whitewashed buildings of...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

29. Photo 496/6(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(12)
Title:
Mathra: Country Boat. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This image shows a group of men and boys standing and sitting on or behind a local boat known as a ‘shasha’, made from the central stalks of palm fronds (barusti) bundled together. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Mathra.’ Lower right, below image, in pen: ‘Country Boat' Uppe...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

30. Photo 496/6(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(29)
Title:
Bahrein: The Tombs. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
View in Bahrein (Bahrain) of the ‘Tombs’, burial mounds dating to the Dilmun, Umm an-Nar and later cultures. The mounds extend into the far distance. At left three men and two donkeys are just visible in the photograph. Inscriptions: Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Bahrein.’ Upper left, ab...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print