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Matson CollectionMatsonCollection@mastodon.ozioso.online
2025-12-28

Wadi ed-D r. Petra. Arched topped tombs in Wadi ed-D r. West side of lower end of valley [approximately 1920 to 1933]
American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Department
1 negative : glass, dry plate ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller.

#Jerusalem #PhotoDepartment #Islamic #Byzantine #EricMatsons #MiddleEastern #Jordan #Petra(Extinctcity) #photography

loc.gov/item/2019691525/

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an ancient structure carved into the side of a rocky cliff. The architectural style suggests historical significance, possibly dating back to early Islamic or Byzantine periods. Two arched doorways are visible on the facade of this building, with one doorway partially obstructed by debris at its entrance. The surrounding landscape is barren and appears dry, indicative of a desert environment. Sparse vegetation can be seen growing around the base of the cliff where the structure resides. The rocky terrain rises steeply beside the historical site, adding to the ruggedness of the scene. This photograph seems to have been taken during an exploratory or documentary photography session in Wadi ed-D r, which is a region known for its ancient rock-cut architecture and tombs. It could be inferred that this image was captured between 1920 and 1933 by American Colony's Photo Department. The photograph bears the watermark "ECPH" at the bottom right corner, likely indicating ownership or documentation related to Eric Matson's collection of photographs from various Middle Eastern locations.
Matson CollectionMatsonCollection@mastodon.ozioso.online
2025-11-24

Trees and shrubs. Pomegranate tree in fruit [between 1925 and 1946, from a negative taken approximately 1900 to 1920]
American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Department
1 transparency : safety film, with hand-coloring ; 4 x 5 in.

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loc.gov/item/2019705160/

The image depicts a vibrant pomegranate tree with numerous ripe fruits scattered across its branches. The tree is richly adorned with green leaves and the reddish-pink hues of the pomegranates add a striking contrast to the foliage. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting dappled shadows on some of the fruit clusters. In the background, there's a blurred natural setting that suggests an outdoor environment, possibly in Jerusalem given the mention in American Colony (Jerusalem). The photograph appears to be taken during daylight with clear visibility, capturing the essence of nature and agriculture. Notably, this image is from a collection attributed to Eric Matson and Edith Matson Photography. The provided information indicates that the photo was likely captured between 1925-46 but possibly taken around or before 1900 as inferred from its negative origins. The American Colony (Jerusalem) refers to an early settlement in Jerusalem during Ottoman rule, known for a mix of religious communities and their architectural designs. This particular image is preserved with safety film transparency material that has been hand-colored. The URL mentioned directs users to the source of this photograph on a Dutch website dedicated to Eric Matson's works.

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