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Artifact

Drillers in Persia (Iran)

Description

  • A group of five International Drillers stand at the base of a steel oil derrick at Dehloran, Persia (modern Iran). 
  • Second from the left is King Houston. Second from the right is Ernest Kells

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Ernest Kells who worked in Persia (modern Iran) in the 1920s. 

Map Location

Latitude: 32° 41' 31.891" N
Longitude: 47° 16' 0.127" E

Date

1922

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.2
Height:
2.6

Events, Places, People

  • King Houston
  • Ernest Kells
  • Iran

Originating Location

AsiaIran

Subject