Summary
Black-and-white postcard depicting a group of men in a boat. A hand-written inscription on the bottom right corner of the image reads 'Dowhl' which is likely to be a phonetic error for 'Dhow.'
A Dhow is a generic name for traditional sailing vessels of the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region. Dhows are used for trade and, depending on their size, carry a crew of 12-30 people. Dhows usually have one or two masts with a lanteen sail, a description that fits the boat depicted here.
Description of Content
At least seven men working on a boat at sea. The boat contains piles of rope and other boating equipment. The men wear fisherman's pants.
Physical Description
Rectangular postcard with black-and-white image with white border on one side, faint inscription on lower border. The greyed back contains brown printed text and two handwritten words.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Depicted
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Format
Postcard
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in black ink on the bottom right margin: 'Dowhl' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the postcard to the right, sideways: 'Glalian Dhow' Printed in brown ink on the back of the postcard in the centre (horizontal orientation): 'POST-CARD / 'Cartolina - Carte Postale / Corespondence ; Address'
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Overall Dimensions
138 mm (Width), 89 mm (Height)
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