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General view of the ABC camping ground at Chaharshamba. Several army tents are mingled with kibitkas. Several picketed horses covered with blankets are visible. A thin layer of snow covers the muddy ground. In the foreground a group of people is sitting close together at a camp fire. Behind them, between two kibitkas, a mile-measuring machine is slightly visible. In the background the snow-covered ridge of the Band-e Turkistan.
Place, date
Chaharshamba, Winter, 1885-86
Collection
Afghan Boundary Commission
Series
ABC 2, Photographs 058 to 116
ABC 110
Details
A group of nine men clad in padded coats (chapan) and lambskin hats sitting and standing with seven two-humped Bactrian camels, which were used for the transportation of the luggage of the ABC. Two of the camels are wearing headdresses and large brass bells. The camel in the middle is additionally decorated with adornments around its knees. Three men are holding wooden sticks in their hands.
Place, date
Chaharshamba, Winter, 1885-86
Collection
Afghan Boundary Commission
Series
ABC 2, Photographs 058 to 116
ABC 111
Details
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Place, date
Chaharshamba, Winter, 1885-86
Collection
Afghan Boundary Commission
Series
ABC 2, Photographs 058 to 116
ABC 112
Details
View of the sulcated structure of the western flank of the table mountain, bordering the Zulfikar Pass. Behind the ridge the crest of another mountain range is visible. In the foreground grow some shrubs on even ground. On the right side the meandering Hari rud River is visible. This photograph was most probably taken by Dr. Charles Owen, mentioned as No. 2 in his diary.
Place, date
Zulfikar, November 10, 1885
Collection
Afghan Boundary Commission
Series
ABC 2, Photographs 058 to 116
ABC 113
Details