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New York State Library · 1937 English
A display of predynastic ancient Egyptian pottery known as the Red-Line Decoration from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The five pots of differing shapes and sizes are …
New York State Library · 1937 English
Egyptian Letter and Writing Utensils: Palettes, ink, reed brushes; ink well from Thebes (2050-1788 B.C.); ink saucer; burnisher (1580-1350 B.C.); sealing thread. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, (1937).
New York State Library · 1935 English
A display of the Rosetta Stone in its protective case in the British Museum in London. On one side of the stone, some of the three types of writing are …
New York State Library · 1933 English
A view of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. The near view shows two entrances. Small groups of people mill in front of the entrances, showing the size of …
New York State Library · 1930 English
A busy street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. People are walking up and down a dirt road, with donkeys loaded with piles of wheat, and mules drawing a cart with people …
New York State Library · 1930 English
A poor side street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, containing huts with thatched roofs. The roofs are supported by sticks. Huts are surrounded by fences made of interwoven sticks and what …
New York State Library · 1930 English
A crowded street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, teeming with shops and stalls. Women walk with parasols and men wear hats to protect against the sun. Most people in the photograph …
New York State Library · 1930 English
An artistic rendering of Egyptian ladies at their toilet. In one part, a maid brings ointment and a mirror. In another, a lady applies rouge using the mirror. In the …
New York State Library · 1930 English
Sudan. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Shilluk Warrior Resting; Huts. Malakal, (June 1930).
New York State Library · 1930 English
Sudan. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Camel Transport Corps outside Headquarters. Khartoum, (1930).