'Telegraph Buildings at Reshire. 24. Feb. 1902'. Photographer: Arthur Alexander Crookshank

Photo 430/8/85

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The record is made up of 1 photographic print. It was created in 23 Feb 1902. 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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This view from across a tilled field shows three large two-storey buildings. The caption indicates that these buildings are sited at Reshire (Reshīr), situated immediately south of Bushire (Būshehr) and the location of the Telegraph Station mentioned (and photographed) by Sir Percy Molesworth Sykes in his book Ten Thousand Miles in Persia or Eight Years in Iran (London: John Murray, 1902).

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Upper right corner, in pen: ‘p. 12?’

Lower right, in pencil, alongside image: ‘85’

Below image: ‘Telegraph Buildings at Reshire. 24. Feb. 1902’

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1 photographic print
Physical characteristics

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110 x 158 mm [landscape]

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Condition:

The image is in good condition.

Foliation:

'85'

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English in Latin script
Type
Photograph

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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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Unrestricted

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Photo 430/8/85

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23 Feb 1902 (CE, Gregorian)

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'Telegraph Buildings at Reshire. 24. Feb. 1902'. Photographer: Arthur Alexander Crookshank, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Photo 430/8/85, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023515398.0x000002> [accessed 28 December 2024]

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