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Artifact

On the Banks of the Nile, Egypt

Description

  • Postcard showing a colourized photograph of palm trees along the banks of the Nile. 
  • Back of the postcard reads: "On the banks of the Nile. Dear Mother, your valentine received a thousand thanks have not time to write a letter before the boat leaves but will have one ready next time am in the best of health expect to be putting up rig in a week with love to all. Will."
  • Postcard is addressed to Ellen Gillespie of Petrolia, Ontario

Background Information

  • Part of a postcard collection belonging to William Gillespie who worked in the Dutch East Indies (modern South East Asia) in the 1920s. 

Map Location

Latitude: 30° 7' 50.466" N
Longitude: 31° 13' 39.54" E

Date

1909-1913

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.5
Height:
5.5

Events, Places, People

  • William Gillespie
  • Egypt

Originating Location

AfricaEgypt