“Jewish and Mohammedan refugees of Baghdad are furnished with employment (sewing) at the Base ordnance Depot by the Military Authorities.” (IWM, Q24539,1917)

That is the historical background to a series of photos of Jews in Amarah found in the British Imperial War Museum. “Amara” in the IWM photographs is “Kut al Amara” or just “Kut” of World War I battle reports.

“Jewish refugees on the foreshore at Amarah, 1917.” (IWM, Q56907)

“Jewish and Christian refugees disembarking from steamers and returning to their homes at Basra, 1917.”  (IWM Q2230)

“Jewish women on New Street, Baghdad” (IWM, Q24465)

“Jewish woman and child of poor class” (IWM, Q24472)

Veiled girl on left is a betrothed Jewess, then mother, younger daughter and child (IWM, Q24476)