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About the BSA SPHS Image Collection

The SPHS photographic collection was amassed by The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies between 1891 and 1967 through the donation of images. It contained negatives, both glass and film in a variety of sizes, photographic prints and glass lantern slides. It contains both original and copy negatives. Index cards with small contact prints served as finding aids for the collection. It was designed as an image reference collection where images could be duplicated as either prints or slides and sold or lent to members.

The BSA SPHS Collection is part of the original SPHS photographic collection, selected by donors who were associated with the BSA or images of topographic interest, particularly in areas the BSA was known to have worked. The remainder of the extant SPHS collection went to the Hellenic Literary and Historical Archives (MIET-ELIA) in Athens. Documentation for this collection consists of 5 Negative registers (held in the SPHS offices in London), the published catalogues or accession lists of lantern slides in The Journal of Hellenic Studies, the Minute Book December 1949-January 1983 for the Photographic and Filmstrip Committee of the SPHS (held in the SPHS Library in London) and information contained on extant index cards.

Sparta: Statue base of Julius Charixenos from the Theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7609.C2781], Sparta: Statue base of Julius Charixenos from the Theatre, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Theatre. Statue base of Julius Charixenos".

Sparta: Archaic moulded pithos as found in the back of the theatre stage [BSA SPHS 01/7610.C2782], Sparta: Archaic moulded pithos as found in the back of the theatre stage, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Theatre. Archaic Pithos as found (cf. C 2724)".

Sparta: Part of a Latin inscription with the name Emp. Tiberius from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7611.C2783], Sparta: Part of a Latin inscription with the name Emp. Tiberius from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Part of Latin inscription with name Emp. Tiberius".

Sparta: General plan of the theatre stage and elevation of the scenae frons [BSA SPHS 01/7612.C2784], Sparta: General plan of the theatre stage and elevation of the scenae frons, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Theatre. Plan of stage, with elevation of scenae frons".

Sparta: Plan of excavated area on the Acropolis 1924-26 [BSA SPHS 01/7613.C2785], Sparta: Plan of excavated area on the Acropolis 1924-26, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Plan of area excavated 1924-26".

Sparta: Plan, section and elevation of the Bastion of the E. stairs of the theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7614.C2786], Sparta: Plan, section and elevation of the Bastion of the E. stairs of the theatre, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Theatre. Plan, section & elevation of Bastion of E. stairs".

Sparta: Drawings of Laconian III Oinochoe and its animal freize from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7615.C2787], Sparta: Drawings of Laconian III Oinochoe and its animal freize from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Laconian III Oinochoe, restored, with frieze of animals".

Sparta: Drawing of a late Geometric pixis with chariot and horsemen decoration from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7616.C2788], Sparta: Drawing of a late Geometric pixis with chariot and horsemen decoration from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Late Geometric Pyxis with chariot and horsemen".

Sparta: Drawings of a Laconian III restored plate/lid and terracotta heads and plaque fragment from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7617.C2789], Sparta: Drawings of a Laconian III restored plate/lid and terracotta heads and plaque fragment from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Laconian III Plate (restored), t.-c. heads, and Odysseus plaque, fragment".

Sparta: Drawings of varioius Laconian III -V sherds from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7618.C2790], Sparta: Drawings of varioius Laconian III -V sherds from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Various decorated Laconnian III-V sherds".

Sparta: Drawings of Archaic terracotta heads from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7619.C2791], Sparta: Drawings of Archaic terracotta heads from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Seven archaic terracotta heads, etc.".

Sparta: Drawings of miscellaneous terracottas and plaques from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7620.C2792], Sparta: Drawings of miscellaneous terracottas and plaques from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Miscellaneaous archaic terracottas, including warrior plaque, sphinx and animals".

Sparta: Dragwings of marble (Athena head), bronze (boar) and ivory (man leading a horse) from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7621.C2793], Sparta: Dragwings of marble (Athena head), bronze (boar) and ivory (man leading a horse) from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Three reliefs: (a) marble Athena head; (b) bronze with boar, (c) ivory of man leading horse".

Sparta: Drawings of early bronze pins, hinges, helmeted head, etc. from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7622.C2794], Sparta: Drawings of early bronze pins, hinges, helmeted head, etc. from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Various early bronzes: pins, hinges, helmeted head &c.".

Sparta: View of the Theatre stage from Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7623.C2795], Sparta: View of the Theatre stage from Acropolis, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. General view of stage from Acropolis: Taygetus &c. behind".

Sparta: General view of stage [of theatre] from Acropolis looking W. with the Langada [pass] behind [BSA SPHS 01/7624.C2796], Sparta: General view of stage [of theatre] from Acropolis looking W. with the Langada [pass] behind, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. General view of stage from Acropolis looking W. (Langada behind)".

Sparta: Southwest Angle of the retaining-wall of theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7625.C2797], Sparta: Southwest Angle of the retaining-wall of theatre, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Retaining wall, S.E. angle, cleaned down to Torus".

Sparta: Retaining wall of a portion of the outer staircase, looking W. [BSA SPHS 01/7626.C2798], Sparta: Retaining wall of a portion of the outer staircase, looking W., 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Retaining wall, portion of outer staircase, looking W".

Sparta: W. end of the E. parados and lower seats of the theatre cleared in 1927 [BSA SPHS 01/7627.C2799], Sparta: W. end of the E. parados and lower seats of the theatre cleared in 1927, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. E. Parodos, west end of, and lower seats as cleared in 1927".

Sparta: Front seats of the cavea of the theatre cleared in 1927 [BSA SPHS 01/7628.C2800], Sparta: Front seats of the cavea of the theatre cleared in 1927, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Front seats in E. of cavea as cleaned in 1927".

Sparta: Nymphaeum constructed along the W. wall of the retaining wall of the theatre, looking E. [BSA SPHS 01/7629.C2801], Sparta: Nymphaeum constructed along the W. wall of the retaining wall of the theatre, looking E., 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Nymphaeum in front of W. retaining wall, looking E".

Sparta: Nymphaeum constructed along the W. wall of the retaining wall of the theatre, looking W. [BSA SPHS 01/7630.C2802], Sparta: Nymphaeum constructed along the W. wall of the retaining wall of the theatre, looking W., 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Nymphaeum in front of W. basin only, looking W".

Sparta: Late wall and road drains behind the S.E. part of the stage [of the theatre] [BSA SPHS 01/7631.C2803], Sparta: Late wall and road drains behind the S.E. part of the stage [of the theatre], 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Late wall, and road-drains behind SE of stage".

Sparta: Fragments of inscribed architrave (ca. 200 AD) from the theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7632.C2804], Sparta: Fragments of inscribed architrave (ca. 200 AD) from the theatre, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Fragments of inscribed architrave (ca. 200 AD)".

Sparta: Composite capital with angular acanthus leaves from the theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7633.C2805], Sparta: Composite capital with angular acanthus leaves from the theatre, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Composite capital with angular acanthus leaves".

Sparta: Late wall behind the S.E. part of the theatre stage, looking N. [BSA SPHS 01/7634.C2806], Sparta: Late wall behind the S.E. part of the theatre stage, looking N., 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Late wall behind SE of stage, looking N". A note in the SPHS registers reads: "cf. C 2803".

Sparta: Drains in road behind the centre stage of the theatre, looking N. [BSA SPHS 01/7635.C2807], Sparta: Drains in road behind the centre stage of the theatre, looking N., 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Drains in road behind centre of stage, looking N".

Sparta: Marble base in the form of a ship from the Theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7636.C2808], Sparta: Marble base in the form of a ship from the Theatre, 1924-1925

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-25, Theatre. Marble base in form of ship - completed".

Sparta: Decree of an Ionain City in Asian Minor from the Theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7637.C2809], Sparta: Decree of an Ionain City in Asian Minor from the Theatre, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Theatre. Inscription: decree fragment (from SE of stage)".

Sparta: Inscribed statue base fo Q. Aufidinus Sidectas, Roman Imperial period, from the threatre [BSA SPHS 01/7638.C2810], Sparta: Inscribed statue base fo Q. Aufidinus Sidectas, Roman Imperial period, from the threatre, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Inscription: statue base (Imperial Age) to Q. Aufidinus Sidectas".

Sparta: Lion sculpture from the Nuymphaeum, front view [BSA SPHS 01/7639.C2811], Sparta: Lion sculpture from the Nuymphaeum, front view, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Sculpture from Nymphaeum, marble lion (facing)".

Sparta: Lion sculpture from the Nymphaeum, side view [BSA SPHS 01/7640.C2812], Sparta: Lion sculpture from the Nymphaeum, side view, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Sculpture from Nymphaeum, marble lion (side view)".

Sparta: Boar sculpture from the Nymphaeum, side view [BSA SPHS 01/7641.C2813], Sparta: Boar sculpture from the Nymphaeum, side view, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Theatre. Sculpture from Nymphaeum, marble boar".

Sparta: E. end of possible Atrium with two door ways in structure (villa?/bath?) S. of the theatre [BSA SPHS 01/7642.C2814], Sparta: E. end of possible Atrium with two door ways in structure (villa?/bath?) S. of the theatre, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Villa (or bath?) S of Theatre, E end of Atrium? with 2 doorways".

Sparta: foundations of the early Sanctuary of Athena Chalkioikos, looking W. [BSA SPHS 01/7643.C2815], Sparta: foundations of the early Sanctuary of Athena Chalkioikos, looking W., 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Acropolis. Foundations of early sanctuary looking W".

Sparta: Left arm from the Leonidas statue from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7644.C2816], Sparta: Left arm from the Leonidas statue from the Acropolis, 1926

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926, Acropolis. Sculpture: l. arm of Leonidas(?) statue".

Sparta: Marble statuary fragments from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7645.C2817], Sparta: Marble statuary fragments from the Acropolis, 1926-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1926-27, Acropolis. Sculpture: six fragments in Parian marble (foot, drapery, snake's head &c.)".

Sparta: Top of a votive marble stele from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7646.C2818], Sparta: Top of a votive marble stele from the Acropolis, 1924

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924, Acropolis. Top of votive marble stele inscribed Teîhis (retrograde)".

Sparta: Laconian II rims and bases from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7647.C2819], Sparta: Laconian II rims and bases from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian II. Rims and bases of eleven pieces".

Sparta: Laconian II handles and protomai from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7648.C2820], Sparta: Laconian II handles and protomai from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian II. Handles and protomai".

Sparta: Laconian III rims from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7649.C2821], Sparta: Laconian III rims from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian III. five rim fragments".

Sparta: Laconian III-IV pottery fragments from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7650.C2822], Sparta: Laconian III-IV pottery fragments from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian III-IV. thirteen fragments".

Sparta: Laconian V-VI pottery fragments from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7651.C2823], Sparta: Laconian V-VI pottery fragments from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian V-VI. sixteen fragments".

Sparta: Laconian (?) pseudo-Panathanaic Amphora fragments from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7653.C2825], Sparta: Laconian (?) pseudo-Panathanaic Amphora fragments from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian (?) Pseudo-Panathenaic Amphora frags.".

Sparta: Laconian (?) large vessel fragments with purple-brown figures with added white from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7654.C2826], Sparta: Laconian (?) large vessel fragments with purple-brown figures with added white from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian (?) Fragments of large vases with purple-brown figures & added white".

Sparta: Laconian (?) Black-glazed fragments with added white from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7655.C2827], Sparta: Laconian (?) Black-glazed fragments with added white from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian (?) 2 fragments of black-glazed ware with figures in added white".

Sparta: Laconian relief ware fragmens from a large Hydra from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7656.C2828], Sparta: Laconian relief ware fragmens from a large Hydra from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian relief ware - 4 fragments from large hydra".

Sparta: Laconian Hellenistic plates and other fragments with dedications from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7657.C2829], Sparta: Laconian Hellenistic plates and other fragments with dedications from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian Hellenistic plates etc., inscribed fragments (dedicated by Eurysthineia)".

Sparta: Laconian Hellenistic inscribed and relief ware fragments from the Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/7658.C2830], Sparta: Laconian Hellenistic inscribed and relief ware fragments from the Acropolis, 1924-1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1924-27, Acropolis. Pottery, Laconian Hellenistic relief ware inc. inscribed fragments".

Sparta: Archaic female nude bronze statuette from the Acropolis, front view [BSA SPHS 01/7659.C2831], Sparta: Archaic female nude bronze statuette from the Acropolis, front view, 1927

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta 1927, Acropolis. Bronze. Archaic nude female statuette (facing)".