How the excavation of Tutankhamen was reported by

The Illustrated London News 1927 - July 16th

146. Cover: In full colours and in monochrome

Secret's of the innermost recess of Tutankhamen's tomb
For the first time

147. The innermost recess of Tutankhamen's tomb
Magnificent "Finds"
"Slippers" of Tutankhamen: Leather sandals of the young Pharaoh
embellished with bead and gold trappings and equivalent to the modern size 7

148. Evidently from a vanity box: Palettes, "Brushes,"
Paints and a "Pen" - holder;
owned by Tutankhamen and his Sister-in-law
(actual size)

149. Tutankhamen treasures of the innermost recess:
Mirror-cases; A casket

150. Suggesting the modern Stole: Tutankhamen's ceremonial scarf

Ending in gold cartouches of the king, with fringes of the sacred Ankh,
the symbol of life: A remarkable ornament of Faience beads,
with gold "spacers"; probably worn scarf-wise

151. Tutankhamen's ear=rings: A duck-headed falcon, Ritual resin

152. Tutankhamen's "Modern" Wrist=Bands
and a 12 inch Pectoral, the largest known

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