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Artifact

Visa to Persia (Iran)

Description

  • Visa granted to Duncan McIntyre, allowing him to travel as a British Subject to Persia (modern Iran). 
  • The coat of arms of the United Kingdom adorns the top of the visa along with six orange Persian stamps in the right corner. 
  • The Lansdowne coat of arms is visible at the bottom of the page. 
  • The visa was issued at the Foreign Office in London, England. 

Background Information

  • Duncan McIntyre's first international drilling contract was to Persia (modern Iran) in 1905. He would spend over half of his 46-year career working abroad. 

Map Location

Latitude: 51° 30' 9.5" N
Longitude: 0° 7' 39.623" W

Date

October 7, 1905

Dimensions

inches
Length:
11.0
Height:
16.0

Events, Places, People

  • Duncan McIntyre
  • Iran
  • England

Originating Location

EuropeEngland
  • A printed visa featuring the coat of arms of the United Kingdom at the top and the Lansdowne coat of arms at the bottom. There are six orange stamps in the top right corner.

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