'Bassidore Station'
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Bassidore Station'
- Date:
- 1869/1871
- Description:
- Abstract: 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'Physical description: Dimensions:157 x 200 mmFormat:Albumen print on paperCondition:The print is in good condition with staining in the sky areaand minor surface dirt throughout.Foliation:‘b’ (crossed out); ‘49’Process:Albumen print
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Photograph
- Type (Narrower):
- Photographs
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Subject:
- Navy
- Geographic region:
- Bassidore
- Rights:
- المُلكية العامة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023618815.0x000002_ar
81055/vdc_100023618815.0x000002_en
Photo 355/1/49
Photo 355/1/49