Day 288 of #photoaday

The bringing and erection of Cleopatra’s Needle on the Thames Embankment in London in 1878 was one of the most momentous occasions of the late 1800s

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Day 287 of #photoaday

An early 20th century collectable cigarette card featuring one of the most recognisable doorways in Egypt

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Day 286 of #photoaday

An early 19th century cream jug, probably inspired by Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt

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Day 285 of #photoaday

A 1920s Mexican soap advert inspired by the ancient queen most famously associated, in popular culture, with bathing 🧼

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Day 284 of #photoaday

A 1970s female comic book superhero based on one of ancient Egypt’s most iconic goddesses

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Day 283 of #photoaday

For years, Egypt was seen by western travellers as part of a wider North African holiday destination

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Day 283 of #photoaday

For years, Egypt was seen by western travellers as part of a wider North African holiday destination

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Day 282 of #photoaday

One of ancient history’s most famous romantic couples, an inspiration for American cigars

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Day 281 of #photoaday

Motorcycles and pyramids. Both built to last! 🏍️🌴

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Day 280 of #photoaday

One of the worlds most popular children’s toys, inspired by ancient mummies and the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra 🐍

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Day 279 of #photoaday

The perfect addition to any Victorian Egyptian Revival library, featuring numerous Egyptomania elements 📚 📚

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Day 278 of #photoaday

A photo signed by the comedy Cleopatra actress Amanda Barrie ✍️

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Day 277 of #photoaday

A 1970s Europop disco song inspired by the boy king Tutankhamun 💃 🪩 🕺

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Day 276 of #photoaday

A glass necklace by one of the most popular Egyptian Revival designers of the early 20th century 🪲

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Day 275 of #photoaday

An early 20th century collectable cigarette card featuring ancient Egyptian yarn 🧶

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Day 274 of #photoaday

A crudely carved alabaster sphinx, popular with tourists, and prolifically abundant in Egypt’s bazaars

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Day 273 of #photoaday

One of the most famous women in history represented on a small 1960s plastic button

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Day 272 of #photoaday

An inter-war advert for building products, likening them to some of the greatest builders in history! 🧱

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Day 271 of #photoaday

A popular early 20th century Egyptian inspired love song with very striking cover art

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Day 270 of #photoaday

A 21st century board game with a distinctly ancient Egyptian design, though less distinctly Egyptian gameplay

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