'General View from R.I.M.S. Hardinge, Maskat.' Photographer: Unknown [‎4r] (1/1)

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Genre/Subject Matter:

View of Muscat from on board R.I.M.S. Hardinge . This photograph was likely taken on or around 18 November 1903, the day that the fleet of ships participating in Lord Curzon’s tour of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. arrived at Muscat.

Fort Al Jalali is visible along the horizon immediately left of centre. From the fort the harbour extends to the right, with the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. visible at centre – a flagstaff denotes its location. The Sultan’s palace is probably the large white complex of buildings at left. Two steamers – directly in front of the fort and at right – are anchored in the harbour.

Inscriptions:

Ink, below image: 'General View from R.I.M.S. Hardinge, Maskat.'

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:

206 x 283 mm

Condition:

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

Foliation:

‘3’

Process:

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

Written in

English in Latin script

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