Burton, M. MSS 323

Notebook
Burton, M. MSS
Page number
323
Caption
Page of Burton, M. MSS; p. 323
Creator
Minnie C. Burton
Season
4th Season (1925–1926)
Page dates
–
Material
Ink
Paper
Measurements
17.9 x 11.0 cm (h x w)
Object(s) referenced (by Carter number)
256
Notes

The entry mentions Tutankhamun's mummified body which Carter showed to Minnie Burton and her friends when they visited the on-site workshop in KV15, as well as the sarcophagus, the Anubis shrine and the canopic chest which Carter showed to her in the king's tomb KV 62.
People mentioned on this page: Dr Hall; Harry; Harry Burton (H.); Miss B; Miss P; Miss Perry; Miss Perry la; Mr C; Mr Callender; Mr Callender le; Mr Carter; Mr Horn; Mr W; Mrs Gunn; Mrs W; the Queens
Places / institutions mentioned on this page: Luxor; Queens; Temple; the Tomb; Tombs of the Queens

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Transcription

preserved, lacking nose. After a lengthy
stay in No. 15 we went to the Tomb & saw
the sarcophagus again, & Mr C. opened
the door of the store chamber so that we
could look in & see the Anubis & the
Canopic chest. After tea with H. by cult.

 

4 Dec.
Fri. 

Mr Callender arrived in morning. Also
Chief inspector of police about the guard
who absconded with the pay of Mickey's
father. Mr C. for walk with H & me after
tea by cultivation. Mr W. went to tea at
Mr Carter's. Dr Hall to lunch on his
way down from Aswan.

 

5 Dec.
Sat.

Mr Callender left at 2. Mrs W. Miss B. H. &
I in car with him to river. Miss B. H &
I for walk by cultivation.

 

6 Dec.
Sun. 

Mr Horn called with introduction from
Mrs Gunn - after lunch. Miss Perry laid
up & looking after her. For a drive
to Tombs of the Queens before tea with Mr
& Mrs W. & Harry. Hot & heavy. <Walk after
to Temple with H.>

 

7 Dec.
Mon. 

Miss P. better. Made her ovaltine. The Ws to
Luxor in morning. Walk with H. by cultivation
Arrowroot for Miss P. & Horlick in evg.