Photograph: Alexandria. The western, prostrate, obelisk of Tuthmosis III being prepared for removal to London. Building the metal casing around the obelisk.
History
Site
Alexandria
Photograph description
The western, prostrate, obelisk of Tuthmosis III being prepared for removal to London. Building the metal casing around the obelisk.
Photographer
Borgiotti (probably)
Date
1877 [The London obelisk removed in 1877-8.]
Signature and caption
'[no signature] [no caption]'
Dimensions
32.4 by 24.6 cm
Archive reference
Gr. Inst. 6014
Reproduction rights
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