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Artifact

Harry Phillips in Myanmar

Description

  • International Driller Harry Phillips stands, holding a rifle, outside of his bungalow in Singu, Burma (modern Myanmar). A Burmese woman stands next to him, and a Burmese man stands with a horse to the right. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photo album put together by William Gillespie, who drilled for oil in Burma from 1913 to 1916. 

Map Location

Latitude: 22° 32' 49.711" N
Longitude: 95° 59' 18.265" E

Date

1913-1916

Dimensions

inches
Length:
11.2
Height:
8.3

Events, Places, People

  • Harry Phillips
  • William Gillespie
  • Myanmar

Originating Location

Asia›Myanmar

Subject

  • Harry Phillips stands between a Burmese woman and man in front of the steps of a house on stilts. He is holding a rifle and wearing suspenders. The woman is wearing a long skirt. The man is holding onto a dark horse.

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