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1977 Press Photo Treasures of Tutankhamun model boat at New Orleans Museum.

This is an original press photo. Treasures of Tutankhamun, New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park: King Tut: Model Boat: Part of a miniature navy found in the tomb, this model boat has only steering paddles; there are neither oars nor sails. Such barges could have been towed in a flotilla on formal occasions or could have traveled downstream with the current. The fore and aft screens for the crew and the central passenger cabin are painted in imitation of colorful reed matting. For further information, contact Jay Handelman, Exhibit Publicity coordinator, Public Relations Office, (504) 586-4322, City Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112Photo measures 10 x 8inches. Photo is dated 09-18-1977.

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