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Artifact

Camels Delivering Water

Description

  • A group of camels lying in the sand, some standing, and surrounded by cans of water. Several tents can be seen in the background. 
  • Writing on back reads: "For Billie - The camels brought some tins of water for us to drink. Would you and Bob like to have a ride on one? They will lie down and let you on there [sic] back." 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Robert McCrie.

Map Location

Latitude: 35° 31' 59.459" N
Longitude: 44° 20' 8.552" E

Date

ca. 1900

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.2
Height:
2.5

Events, Places, People

  • Robert McCrie
  • Mesopotamia (modern Iraq)

Originating Location

AsiaIraq