The map accompanies a letter on folio 67 of IOR/L/PS/12/3838, from Major Andrew Charles Stewart, the Political Agent, Muscat, to the Political Resident, Persian Gulf. Stewart states in his letter that he has enclosed a tracing taken from one of Bertram Thomas's maps, 'on which the Sultan [of Mus...
Genre/Subject Matter: This print consists of a hand coloured head-and-shoulders portrait photograph of Emir Abdullah of Transjordan [Abdullah I bin al-Hussein], which is surrounded by a green border featuring a white star and crescent in the centre along the top of the border, on a white backgr...
A map of the Eastern Persian Gulf that was compiled by Commander C G Constable and Lieutenant Arthur William Stiffe in 1860. Corrections made by Commander Frederic H Walter, HMS Odin and Lieutenant H T Bowen, HMS Alert in 1910. This version was printed by the Admiralty in 1934. Engraved by J &am...
The map shows the north-eastern tip of Bahrain, encompassing Muharraq, Manamah and the northern tip of Sitra. The map indicates vegetation, settlements, buildings and landing grounds.
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows Muscat from one side of the bay, with Jiwani Fort on the left hand side of the image, and on the right hand side of the image the British Political Agency, the hospital and Assistant Surgeon’s quarters, and the Telegraphs and Customs b...
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows Hazam Fort in Oman from the outside, with trees on either side of the fort. In front of the fort are three groups of men in traditional Omani dress standing in detachments with Omani flags. Two other men are also visible on the ground,...
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph, taken from a window in Hazam Fort in Oman, shows the courtyard of the fort, and the sandplain behind it. In the foreground of the photograph are several men in traditional Omani dress, carrying rifles or swords, walking through the courtyar...
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows the square tower of Sohar Fort in Oman. Inscriptions: Printed label on the reverse of the image: ‘No.13. SOHAR Fort. Height 102 ft.’
Sketch Map Showing Proposed Border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
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The map accompanies a letter on folio 57 of IOR/L/PS/12/3838, from the Manager, Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Limited to the Political Agent, Bahrain. In the letter the Company suggest that, in view of discussions over the boundaries of the various shaikhdoms on the Trucial Coast, that t...