Burton, M. MSS 323

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Page number
323
Caption
Page of Burton, M. MSS; p. 323
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Measurements
17.9 cm x 11.0 cm (h x w)
Object(s) referenced (by Carter number)
Notes

The entry for 3 December discusses the Tutankhamun treasures which Carter showed to Minnie Burton and her friends when they visited the on-site workshop in KV15. 

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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.