Model of an archaeological find
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of what appears to be a plaster cast model of an archaeological excavation site.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tomb entrance
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of an entrance to a tomb. An Egyptian man is standing at the entrance.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tomb entrance
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of an entrance to the Tomb of Khnumhotep II, located in the Beni Hasan necropolis in Middle Egypt.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mural painting from the tomb of Ramses IX
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a mural painting from the tomb of Ramses IX, in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt. The scene depicts a procession of deities on a boat.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief from the Mastaba of Mereruka
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief from the Mastaba of Mereruka, an ancient Egyptian tomb located in the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Diagram of a false-door
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Floor plans
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Diagram of a false-door from an ancient Egyptian tomb
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

False-door stele of Iteti
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Hieroglyphics
description: Photograph of the false-door stele of Iteti, which is a part of the mastaba of Iteti. The central figure is a statue of Iteti, the deceased, facing the false door. The false door and surrounding walls are carved with hieroglyphs and images of other figures.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Floor plan of a temple
subject: Floor plans
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a floor plan that is possibly for the Temple of Nippur.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Human skull
subject: Skull
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a human skull.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Woodcut of an ancient Egyptian chariot
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Drawings
description: Woodcut depicting an ancient Egyptian chariot and human figures.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mural from the tomb of Iti and his wife Neferu
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a wall painting from the tomb of Iti and his wife Neferu, located in Gebelein, Egypt. The painting depicts a large figure, likely a deity, above four smaller figures, possibly the tomb's owner and his family or servants.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

False door at the entrance to a tomb
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a false door at the entrance to a tomb. The false door is decorated with reliefs of figures and hieroglyphs. A metal gate has been installed in the doorway.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

False-door stela of Iteti
subject: Statues
subject: Sculpture
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of the false-door stela of Iteti on display in the Cairo Museum.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide.
type: Still image

Excavated ruins
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Aerial photograph of excavated ruins in a desert-like landscape.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Dam on the River Nile
subject: Dams--Egypt
subject: Egypt
description: Photograph of a dam on the River Nile possibly the Aswan Dam.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone structure
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of an ancient stone structure in a desert-like environment.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Series of excavated trenches
subject: Trenches
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a series of excavated trenches dug into a dry, sandy landscape. The trenches are stepped, suggesting they were dug for a specific purpose, such as an archaeological dig or military fortifications.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Collection of pottery and other artifacts from the ancient Egyptian sites of Maḥâsna and Bêt Khallâf.
subject: Pottery
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a collection of pottery and other artifacts from the ancient Egyptian sites of Maḥâsna and Bêt Khallâf. The artifacts date to the Predynastic period and the 3rd Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The collection includes various vessels, some of which are stoneware, and other objects of what appears to be a stone dish and a stand.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh.
subject: Mural painting and decoration
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh, located in Sheikh 'Abd al-Qurna, Thebes, Egypt. The mural depicts a banquet scene.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall painting from the Tomb of Djeserkaraseneb
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a wall painting from the Tomb of Djeserkaraseneb. The scene depicts agricultural activities and daily life, including figures working in fields, harvesting, and processing grain. The painting also shows a seated figure, likely Djeserkaraseneb, overseeing the work.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tomb entrance
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the entrance to a tomb, possibly in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. The image depicts two men standing near the entrance, which is carved into a rock face. The entrance itself is a dark, rectangular opening with a circular feature above it.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Statue of Mereruka
subject: Statues
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image showing a statue of Mereruka, an ancient Egyptian vizier, inside his mastaba tomb in Saqqara, Egypt. A relief carving of a male figure is visible to the left of the statue.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Handwritten title slide
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a handwritten title slide with a list entitled "Elements of Man".
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Pottery at an excavation site
subject: Pottery
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of excavated pottery including vases and other vessels
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall with carvings and hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief carving depicting Pharaoh Ramesses III hunting wild bulls in the marshes.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Colossal statue of Ramesses II beside a smaller statue
subject: Statues
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a colossal statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple in Egypt. The smaller statue standing next to the pharaoh's leg is believed to be of his wife, Queen Nefertari.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall with carvings and hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief carving of a male figure hunting an animal with a bow and arrow.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall with hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Hieroglyphics
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a wall with hieroglyphs at the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, located in Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt. The image depicts a human figure surrounded by hieroglyphs.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a pharaoh or other royal figure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Two relief carvings of a person's face
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Two relief carvings of a person's face in side and front profile. The image shows a warrior with a distinctive feathered helmet, which is a common depiction of the Sea Peoples in Egyptian art.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a pharaoh or other royal figure. The carving is believed to be from the tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep in Saqqara, Egypt.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The image depicts a male figure and a horse-like figure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Three portraits carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving depicting three male figures in profile facing right. It is believed to be a relief of Amorites, an ancient Semitic-speaking people.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a person's face. This carving is believed to be located near the entrance of the archaeological site of Rabana-Merquly.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a person's face. The figure is wearing a headdress with horns, which could represent a deity or a pharaoh.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving in the tomb of Seti II
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a wall decorated with carvings in a tomb. A relief carving of the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra is visible at the left of the image.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
language: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up view of a wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III depicting a horse and human figures with bows and arrows.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Map of the Egyptian Empire
subject: Maps
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of an historical map showing the extent of the Egyptian Empire and the surrounding regions during ancient times.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Columns of the temple of Ramesses III
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the columns of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving at a tomb entrance
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up view of a relief carving depicting a battle between two male figures at a tomb entrance .
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone structure and wall with hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Hieroglyphics
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close up view of a stone structure with a wall in the background. Both structures are decorated with hieroglyphs.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving of a naval battle
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Detail from a relief carving from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, depicting a naval battle between the ancient Egyptians and the "Sea Peoples. The scene is a detailed representation of the naval combat, showing Egyptian ships engaging the enemy vessels.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving of a purification ritual for a king
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up photograph of a relief carving from the Temple of Khonsu. The scene depicts a purification ritual for a king, likely during the New Kingdom period.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Technical drawing of an archaeological site
subject: Floor plans
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a technical drawing of an archaeological site. The drawing consists of a top-down view and a cross-section view, showing the layout and structure of a tomb or chapel with shafts and a burial chamber.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Scene from the "Book of the dead".
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a section of the Papyrus of Ani, a famous manuscript of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. The scene depicted is the "Weighing of the Heart" ceremony, a critical part of the journey to the afterlife.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Handwritten title slide
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Handwritten title slide of presentation that states, "The Old Egyptian and his Tomb".
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Remains of four statues
subject: Statues
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the remains of four statues visible in the tomb of Ineni. The wall to the right features a mural.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Floor plan
subject: Floor plans
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a floor plan of a room or structure with an entrance and a statue. The image is a simple, hand-drawn-style outline on a black background.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Archaeological site of Deir el-Medina,
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Panoramic view of the archaeological site of Deir el-Medina.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Temple ruins
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up photograph of temple ruins with carvings in the stone. A brick wall is visible in the background.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tall brick structure
subject: Buildings
subject: Ruins
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a large, tall, conical brick structure, that appears to be a remnant of a larger building. Three people are standing on a set of steps in the centre of the image.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Ruins of the Temple of Amenhotep II
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the ruins of the Temple of Amenhotep II surrounded by dwellings.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone orthostat among excavated ruins
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Hieroglyphics
description: Photograph of a stone orthostat with hieroglyphics among excavated ruins. A section of a second orthostat is visible in the image.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Funerary boat models
subject: Models
subject: Boats and boating
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Two images of funerary boat models. The top image depicts two human figures raising a mast with others rowing. The bottom image displays eight human figures rowing.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone orthostat with hieroglyphics
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Hieroglyphics
description: Photograph of a stone orthostat with hieroglyphics from the Temple of Mut.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of people at work
subject: Models
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a model dipicting people at work. The workers appear to be supervised by a person accompanied by an animal.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Funerary models
subject: Models
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Two images of a model boat and a group of people preparing food.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Rocky desert landscape
subject: Egypt
description: Photograph of a rocky desert landscape with small hills.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Pre-dynastic flints
subject: Tools, Prehistoric
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of seven pieces of pre-dynastic flint.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Interior of the Tomb of Menena
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the interior of the Tomb of Menena. The image shows a vaulted ceiling with geometric patterns and walls covered in painted reliefs.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

List of pharaohs of the "Dynasty XIX"
subject: Pharaohs
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a handwritten list of pharaohs of the "Dynasty XIX" starting with Rameses I and ending with Setnekt.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Human hair
subject: Hair
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a plait and a false fringe of human hair.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Plan of a burial tomb
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Floor plans
description: "Section plan" of a burial tomb displaying locations of the sarcophagi and the recesses containing treasure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Gold crown
description: Colour photograph of the gold crown of Queen Tausret from KV 56.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Necklaces
subject: Necklaces
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of five gold necklaces, each with a pectoral inlaid with gems.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Burial chamber
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the burial chamber of Tomb 8, located within the pyramid complex of Senusret II at El-Lahun, Egypt. The tomb consists of a natural rocky core and large limestone cross walls for support.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Jewelery of Princess Khnumet from Dashur
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Two photographs of two separate headpieces believed to be the jewels of Princess Khnumet from Dashur.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Beaded necklace
subject: Necklaces
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a beaded necklace with two claw-shaped pendants.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Colourful necklace
subject: Necklaces
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a necklace with multiple long beads. Each long bead is separated by round beads.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

View of the Nile
subject: Nile River
subject: Egypt
description: Circular photography of the Nile River with trees on both banks.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Archaeological excavation of tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Archaeology
description: Aerial view photograph of an archaeological excavation of tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa. A hilly landscape is visible in the background.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Gold diadem
subject: Jewelry
subject: Crowns
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a gold diadem from the Roman Period in Egypt, found in a cache in the Dush temple. It depicts the god Serapis in his temple, protecting the young god Harpocrates.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Three ointment jars
subject: Ointments
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of three ointment jars of Sithathoryunet.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of the Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet. The design features two falcons representing the sun god, and a central figure of the king. The zigzag lines at the base of the pectoral symbolize the primordial waters from which the world was created. There are eight separate pieces of gold jewellery at the top of the image that are separate to the pectoral.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Pair of gold earrings
subject: Jewelry
subject: Earrings
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour picture of a pair of gold earrings consisting of a large decorated upper section with seven hanging gold beads in the lower section.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Excavated stone building
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of an excavated low stone building. A European man examines some rocks beside the structure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Girdle
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a girdle with gold cowrie shells from the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Bracelet
subject: Jewelry
subject: Bracelets
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a bracelet with alternate gold and turquoise beads carved into the shape of birds.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Colourful necklace
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a necklace comprised of large and small yellow, pink and turquoise beads.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Colourful necklace
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a multi-coloured necklace with a pectoral depicting two falcons representing the sun god. A string of purple glass beads is attached on either side.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Archaeological excavation
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of an archaeological excavation site showing some underground excavated ruins. Several Egyptian men are at work above the excavation.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Pectoral and Necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of the pectoral and necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet. The design is rich with hieroglyphic symbolism, depicting two falcons representing the sun god, who grant eternal life and dominion to King Senwosret II.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Ancient Egyptian cartouche
subject: Jewelry
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of an Ancient Egyptian cartouche comprised of 2 multi-coloured centrepieces and five gold chain links on either side.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Bronze bracelet
subject: Jewelry
subject: Bracelets
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a bronze bracelet composed of decorative, carved beads on display in the Cairo Museum.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Four bracelets from the tomb of King Djer of the 1st Dynasty
subject: Bracelets
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of four bracelets from the tomb of King Djer of the 1st Dynasty. The image shows the bracelets as they were found fastened to the linen-wrapped forearm of a woman, who is believed to have been a member of the royal family.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Hathor mirror
subject: Mirrors
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Colour photograph of a Hathor mirror, an ancient Egyptian artifact. The mirror has been eroded, but the gold handle featuring the goddess Hathor with bovine ears is well preserved.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Large group of people in a procession
subject: Egypt
subject: Processions
description: Photograph of a large group of Egyptian men and women in what appears to be a military procession.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Interior of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Hieroglyphics
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up photograph of the interior of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, showing columns with carved hieroglyphs and raised reliefs.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Aerial photograph of the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The image shows a courtyard with several large, cylindrical columns, many of which are adorned with hieroglyphs and carvings.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Temple of Seti I in Abydos, Egypt
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up photograph of a section of the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, Egypt. The image shows the remaining walls decorated with hieroglyphs. A mountain is visible in the background.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The temple's walls are covered in detailed reliefs and inscriptions that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly against the Sea Peoples. The image shows a courtyard with several large, cylindrical columns, many of which are adorned with hieroglyphs and carvings.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall relief from the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt.
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up photograph of a wall relief from the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt. The image shows the remains of the Great Hypostyle Hall, with the lower sections of its columns still visible. Some Egyptian men are visible standing or sitting among the ruins.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Ancient Egyptian temple wall covered in hieroglyphs.
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Hieroglyphics
subject: Relief (Art)
description: Photograph of a section of an ancient Egyptian temple wall covered in hieroglyphs and carvings. A pharaoh is depicted at the centre of the image.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

View of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu.
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Aerial view of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The background of the photograph shows a flat landscape with some trees.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Ruins of the Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu in Egypt.
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the ruins of the Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu in Egypt. An Egyptian man stands beside the entrance to the Temple.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Drawing of the Battle of the Delta.
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Drawings
description: Image taken from a book with the caption "The Battle with the Maritime Nations". The scene is a relief from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. Pharaoh Ramesses III is shown on the right, standing over the bodies of his enemies. The relief shows Egyptian archers on the shore and in ships, while the Sea Peoples are depicted with spears and shields.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Hab
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the interior of the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The columns of the temple are covered with reliefs and carvings. A European woman stands inside the Temple.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu.
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the Mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The walls of the temple are covered with reliefs and carvings that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly his battles against the Sea Peoples. An Egyptian man stands in front of the structure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Temple of Medinet Habu, also known as the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III.
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Temples, Egyptian
description: Photograph of the Temple of Medinet Habu, also known as the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The walls of the temple are covered with reliefs and carvings that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly his battles against the Sea Peoples.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image