Burton, M. MSS 253

Page number
253
Caption
Page of Minnie Burton's diary
Page dates
–
Material
Ink
Paper
Measurements
17.9 x 11.0 cm (h x w)
Object(s) referenced (by Carter number)
Transcription

1925

Luxor

 

at 10. A.M. Mrs L. Davies & Winlock & I in

bus to Valley, & Mr Carter took us into

the Tomb to see the Coffin lying in the

Sarcophagus. Very impressive.

 

Mrs Armstrong after lunch. Mr & Mrs

Dick to tea. Walk with Mrs L. after &

to Mrs Davies. H & Mr L. back at 4.30.

<Flowers & vegetables from Mrs Mond.>

 

29 Jan.

Thurs.

H. to Valley in morning. Walk with him

after tea. Miss Moss to dinner.

 

30 Jan.

Bitterly cold wind & dust.

 

3 Feb.

Tues.

H & I to Luxor. Miss W. & F. in bus to

river. To walking-stick man. Met

the Brett Youngs & photographed them.

Hampden’s, Gaddis etc. Lunched with

Mrs Armstrong. Talking to Mrs Fowler

& Mrs Mond who gave me lots of

flowers & vegetables. Mrs Lythgoe & Mrs

W. came over after lunch & we all went

back together, also Mr Peek at 4.30.

Also Mrs/<iss> Dalton (fiancée of Mrs W’s

brother) came for the night. Walk

after tea with Mrs L. The Ws & Miss D. to

Medinet Habu after dinner by moonlight.