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Diary Transcription:
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Saturday, October 12, 1929
[G 7350]
G 7350 A: Found four alabaster model vessels [29-10-1, 29-10-2, 29-10-3, 29-10-4] in debris of chamber. Preparing to lift sarcophagus. Weight about 3 1/2 - 4 tons.
Sunday, October 13 1929
[G 7350]
G 7350 A: Lifting sarcophagus. [ILLUSTRATION]
Monday, October 14 1929
[G 7350]
G 7350 A: Lifting sarcophagus. Landed on top of pit.
Tuesday, October 15 1929
Day of rest.
Wednesday, October 16 1929
[G 7330-7340]
G 7340 X: Preparing to lift sarcophagus.
Thursday, October 17 1929
[G 7330-7340]
G 7340 X: Lifting sarcophagus. [ILLUSTRATION]
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- Classification
- Documentation-Expedition diary pages
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- Department
- Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
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- Credit Line
- Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
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- Display Page Dates
- 10/12/1929; 10/13/1929; 10/14/1929; 10/15/1929; 10/16/1929; 10/17/1929
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- Author
- Noel F. Wheeler, British
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- Site Name Eastern Cemetery
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- Site Name Eastern Cemetery
Modern People
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- Type Author
- Nationality & Dates British
- Remarks Wheeler was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy according to George A. Reisner's, "A HIstory of the Giza Necropolis, Vol. I."
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