'Bassidore Station' [‎25r-b] (1/1)

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Genre/Subject Matter:

Scene showing a settlement and Indian troops on parade at Bassidore (Basaidu) Station on the western extremity of Qeshm (Kishm) Island.

The mud and reed-built two-storey building behind the troops is surrounded by a fence. To the left of the image in the middle-ground hessian or jute sacks are piled in a large heap. A number of figures, aside from the troops on parade are visible seated on the ground near the sacks as well as on the terrace of the building.

In the background a paddle steamer is visible at anchor in the bay beyond.

Inscriptions:

Upper right, in pencil alongside image: '49', 'b'

Below image, in pen: 'Bassidore Station'

Extent and format

1 b&w albumen Method of printing photographs using an emulsion of salt and egg white (albumen). print

Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

157 x 200 mm

Format:

Albumen Method of printing photographs using an emulsion of salt and egg white (albumen). print on paper

Condition:

The print is in good condition with staining in the sky areaand minor surface dirt throughout.

Foliation:

‘b’ (crossed out); ‘49’

Process:

Albumen Method of printing photographs using an emulsion of salt and egg white (albumen). print

Written in

English in Latin script

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