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Artifact

Turkish Dancer

Description

  • Postcard depicting a turkish dancer.
  • Back of the postcard reads: "Dear Mother, just a few lines as the mail leaves here in the morning. Our new boat arrived a couple of weeks ago. This is its second trip to Jubal. Wishing you all a Bright New Year. - Will." 

Background Information

Map Location

Latitude: 30° 3' 9.824" N
Longitude: 31° 13' 50.023" E

Date

December 09, 1910

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.5
Height:
5.5

Events, Places, People

  • William Gillespie

Originating Location

Africa›Egypt

Subject

  • Front of postcard showing a coloured photograph of a Turkish dancer. She is wearing a white shirt and red skirt, and holding a tambourine above her head.
  • Back of postcard written by William Gillespie to his mother. The card is yellowing and the writing is in black ink.

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