'End of Hill, showing Fort on Left, Maskat.' Photographer: Unknown

Photo 49/1/5

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The record is made up of 1 b&w silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s. print. It was created in 18-19 Nov 1903. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Visual Arts.

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View of the rocky Muscat Island that protects the anchorage from the open sea. All across the face of the island names of British, Indian and other naval or merchant ships are painted in large, white letters along with some dates indicating visit. The Sultan reputedly referred to the island as his visitors' book.

One rowing boat is visible left of centre in the middle-ground. A small defensive structure reminiscent of a Martello tower is visible on the crest of the hill at left.

Inscriptions:

Ink, below image: 'End of Hill, showing Fort on Left, Maskat.' '

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1 b&w silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s. print
Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

205 x 290 mm

Condition:

The print is in good condition, though the mounting paper is heavily foxed and crumbling.

Foliation:

‘5’

Process:

Silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s.

Written in
English in Latin script
Type
Photograph

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Original held at
British Library: Visual Arts
Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference
Photo 49/1/5

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Date(s)
18-19 Nov 1903 (CE, Gregorian)

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'End of Hill, showing Fort on Left, Maskat.' Photographer: Unknown, British Library: Visual Arts, Photo 49/1/5, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024111424.0x000019> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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