
3 0 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 21cm
Description
View of two dhows (sailboats) moored in Dubai Creek. Two small dhows, each equipped with four rowing oars, are moored in calm water at the side of Dubai Creek. In the distance an oarsman rows an abra (ferry) carrying a single passenger. On the opposite bank of the creek two storey houses and 'arish huts made from palm fronds sit along the far side of the creek.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Image Details
Accession Number
2004.130.17691.1
Format
Film Negative 35mm
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Dubai Emirate; Dubai City; Dubai Creek
Cultural Group
Arab
Photographer
Wilfred Patrick Thesiger
Date
May 10-18, 1948
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