'A Mehaleh on the Tigris.' Photographer: Wilfrid Malleson [‎31r] (1/2)

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'A Mehaleh on the Tigris.' Photographer: Wilfrid Malleson

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/20/C260, f 31 1

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'A Turkish steamer and barge en-route for Bagdad' Photographer: Wilfrid Malleson

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/20/C260, f 31 2

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 1906. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Genre/Subject Matter:

This image shows a mehaleh (or mahaila) river boat under sail on the Tigris.

Inscriptions:

Ink, below image: 'A Mehaleh on the Tigris.'

Pencil, above image to the right: ‘31’; ‘9’

Extent and format

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

Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

94 x 144 mm

Condition:

The print is in good condition throughout with minor toning/fading at all edges and surface dirt throughout.

Foliation:

‘31’

Written in

English in Latin script

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Reference: IOR/L/PS/20/C260, f 31 1
Title: 'A Mehaleh on the Tigris.' Photographer: Wilfrid Malleson
Pages: 31r:31v
Author: Malleson, Sir Wilfrid
Usage terms: Public Domain

Reference: IOR/L/PS/20/C260, f 31 2
Title: 'A Turkish steamer and barge en-route for Bagdad' Photographer: Wilfrid Malleson
Pages: 31r:31v
Author: Malleson, Sir Wilfrid
Usage terms: Public Domain

'A Mehaleh on the Tigris.' Photographer: Wilfrid Malleson [‎31r] (1/2)

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