The photograph was probably taken in early 1923; the postcard's production date is unknown, but it was almost certainly in the 1920s.
An Egyptian team member, accompanied by Arthur Callendar [right, foreground] and an armed guard [centre, background], carries a tray containing a reed and papyrus box (Carter 42) and an ornamental box made of redwood inlaid with ebony and ivory. The objects are being transported from Tutankhamun's tomb to the nearby 'Laboratory' (the tomb of King Sety II, KV15).
PDF with scans of four typewritten pages from the Holmes Stereoscopic Catalogue typescript with the section listing photographs taken by Deardon Holmes in Egypt including the Tutankhamun photographs.
Complement to a set of six photographs all taken by James Deardon Holmes (1873-1937), showing the backfilled entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1925, see TAA ii.6.65-70. Each of these photographs represents one-half of a miniature stereoscopic image.
The photograph was probably taken in early 1923; the production date of the postcard is not known, but it was almost certainly in the 1920s.
Members of the Egyptian team manoeuvring a large carrying tray out through the entrance to the modern enclosure wall constructed shortly after Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered. The team are carrying two black shrine-like boxes (Carter 37) and (Carter 38) and a gabled-roofed box (Carter 32), transporting them from the tomb's Antechamber to the Laboratory.
The photograph was probably taken in early 1923; the postcard's production date is unknown, but it was almost certainly in the 1920s.
Two Egyptian team members carrying a white chest (Carter 50) up the rock-cup steps leading out of Tutankhamun's tomb, with Howard Carter assisting (head visible behind the left shoulder of the man at the front). This chest contained many items of Tutankhamun's wardrobe.
The photographer is not known, perhaps taken by The Times photographer, probably in early 1923.
A donkey procession in the Valley of the Kings.
Riding donkeys, from the left, Alfred Lucas (white hat), Arthur Callender (also white hat), Howard Carter (medium coloured hat with dark band), and Arthur Mace (dark hat).
Donkeys were the main form of transport to and from Tutankhamun's tomb.
TAA ii.6.61 almost certainly records the same event.
Part of a set of six photographs all taken by James Deardon Holmes (1873-1937), showing the backfilled entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1925. Each of these photographs represents one-half of a miniature stereoscopic image.
Part of a set of six photographs all taken by James Deardon Holmes (1873-1937), showing the backfilled entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1925. Each of these photographs represents one-half of a miniature stereoscopic image.
Part of a set of six photographs all taken by James Deardon Holmes (1873-1937), showing the backfilled entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1925. Each of these photographs represents one-half of a miniature stereoscopic image.
Part of a set of six photographs all taken by James Deardon Holmes (1873-1937), showing the backfilled entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1925. Each of these photographs represents one-half of a miniature stereoscopic image.
Photograph taken in early 1923, date of postcard not known.
Captioned 'Exploitation of Tout-Ankh-Amon's Tomb'.
Howard Carter (right) and Arthur Callender (left) carrying a tray of objects from the Antechamber of Tutankhamun's tomb. Objects include two footstools (78) and (84) and a rounded box of ebony and redwood veneer (79).
Part of a set of six photographs all taken by James Deardon Holmes (1873-1937), showing the backfilled entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1925. Each of these photographs represents one-half of a miniature stereoscopic image.
Part of a set of six photographs all taken by James Deardon Holmes (1873-1937), showing the backfilled entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1925. Each of these photographs represents one-half of a miniature stereoscopic image.
The original photograph was probably taken by Lord Carnarvon in mid-February 1923.
Lunch in the Valley of the Kings (KV4, Ramesses IV). From left to right, an unidentified person, Harry Burton, Alfred Lucas, Arthur Callender, Arthur Mace, Howard Carter, and another unidentified person.
From a sequence of photographs showing the same event.
The original photograph was probably taken by Lord Carnarvon in mid-February 1923.
Lunch in the Valley of the Kings (KV4, Ramesses IV). From left to right, James Henry Breasted, Harry Burton, Alfred Lucas, Arthur Callender, Arthur Mace, Howard Carter, and Alan Gardiner.
From a sequence of photographs showing the same event.
Taken at the same time as Burton photograph P1544.
Arthur Callender and Egyptian team members transporting a chariot body (121) from Tutankhamun's tomb to the nearby 'laboratory' (tomb KV 15, Sethos II).
The original photographer is not known, perhaps taken by The Times photographer, probably in early 1923.
A donkey procession in the Valley of the Kings. At the front, riding sidesaddle is Howard Carter, followed by Arthur Mace (wearing a dark hat). The man partially obscured by Mace is Alfred Lucas. At the back, riding the last donkey is Arthur Callender.
Donkeys were the main form of transport to and from Tutankhamun's tomb.
TAA ii.6.62 almost certainly records the same event.
Photograph probably taken in late 1922 or early 1923.
George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, fifth Earl of Carnarvon, standing in the doorway of 'Castle Carter', Howard Carter's house at Elwet el-Diban located at the entrance to the wadi leading to the Valley of the Kings.
Lord Carnarvon accompanies Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians (wearing white) during a tour of Tutankhamun's tomb. Also present are Lord Carnarvon's daughter, Lady Evelyn, and Egyptian officials.
View of activity around the entrance and stairs of Tutankhamun's tomb. Howard Carter (seated) watching Arthur Callender and three Egyptian team members manoeuvre a chariot body (121) out of the tomb.
Scene on the bank of Nile, showing Egyptian team members loading packing cases containing Tutankhamun's objects on to a boat, in preparation for their transport by boat to Cairo.
A group of tourists listen to a local guide while standing next to the modern enclosure wall surrounding the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun. On the right, a man stands holding a tray of objects, possibly refreshments or souvenirs.
An Egyptian team member carrying the wooden portrait figure of Tutankhamun (116), the so-called mannequin, from the King's tomb to the nearby 'laboratory' (KV 15, Sethos II). The Egyptologist and journalist Arthur Weigall can be seen walking alongside, in the background.
Two Egyptian team members transporting trays from Tutankhamun's tomb to the nearby 'laboratory' (tomb KV15, Sethos II). The first tray contains textiles(?), the second tray contains a decorated footstool. Howard Carter walks in the foreground, on the left side.
