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Glass Slide of the Pyramid of Cheops (Egypt)

Description: A glass slide showing a photograph of the Pyramid of Cheops as seen from the West. The Pyramid of Cheops (also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex, and borders what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. On the frame of the slide is printed "T. H. McAllister, Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau Street; New York." On the reverse, the sli… more
Date: [1882..1929]
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard image of the Brigham-San Jacinto Monument]

Description: Postcard image (souvenir) of the "Brigham-San Jacinto Monument, As seen at the unveiling on the 26 August, 1881, at the Pavilion, Galveston, Texas". Card has picture of the freestanding monument located in the interior of a building. Monument is draped by the U.S. and Texas flag on its right and left. A statue can be seen in background and a window (glare) above it. Wooden chair on far right.
Date: August 26, 1881
Partner: Fort Bend Museum
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