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Artifact

Men on Jubal Island, Egypt

Description

  • Two Egyptian men standing against a stone wall.
  • Written on back: "Two natives, the big one with the head dress works at the store, the little curly headed fellow is one of my rig men. Now mother these are the last photos I have got so I am sending you one of each hope you receive them with heaps of love. Will." 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to William Gillespie who worked in Egypt from 1909 until 1913. 

Map Location

Latitude: 27° 38' 48.318" N
Longitude: 33° 47' 14.546" E

Date

September 15, 1911

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.5
Height:
5.8

Events, Places, People

  • William Gillespie
  • Jubal Island, Egypt

Originating Location

AfricaEgypt

Subject