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Watson Collection: Miscellaneous portraits and views. Photographer(s): Watson, John...

Catalogue reference: Photo 851/5

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Photo 851/5
Title
Watson Collection: Miscellaneous portraits and views. Photographer(s): Watson, John Williams.
Date
1890s-1920s
Description

Collection of loose photographs, some mounted, including small snapshots by Watson and large formal prints by professional photographers. John Williams Watson (b. 1874) served in the Indian Medical Service from 1898-1929. In 1908 he was civil surgeon at the Consulate at Turbat-i-Haidari, south of Meshed.

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British Library: Asian and African Studies
Language
Not applicable
Physical description
43 items
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.

Immediate source of acquisition
Presented by Mrs Anne Christopherson, daughter of Colonel Watson, 1991.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 46 mm x 67 mm to 243 mm x 360 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/db8c373a-5859-41e1-85d6-5a64748703b3/

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