4 0 c m
30cm
actual image size: 21cm x 32cm
Description
View of an abra (ferry boat) launch at Dubai Creek. In the foreground oarsmen wait for passengers in covered abra (ferries), which are docked at a ferry boat launch at the side of Dubai Creek. Beside the launch a house with two wind towers (barjeel) sits along 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
2004.130.22846.1
Format
Film Negative 35mm
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Dubai Emirate; Dubai City; Dubai Creek
Cultural Group
Arab
Photographer
Wilfred Patrick Thesiger
Date
April 9 - 24, 1949
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