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Image Not Available for Giving the truck traction with wooden beams.
Giving the truck traction with wooden beams.
Image Not Available for Giving the truck traction with wooden beams.

Giving the truck traction with wooden beams.

Creator Oscar Markus (British, 1910 - 1980)
Date1932
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18 x 24.4 cm (7 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5889
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A man brings over a wooden beam to put under the tire for traction.
A man brings over a wooden beam to put under the tire for traction.
Oscar Markus
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for At the wheel of a wild truck.
At the wheel of a wild truck.
Oscar Markus
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for The truck tire gets stuck in the layer of pebble stones. Underneath the pebbles lies fine sand.
The truck tire gets stuck in the layer of pebble stones. Underneath the pebbles lies fine sand.
Oscar Markus
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for While waiting for the truck to move, an elegant gazelle passes by.
While waiting for the truck to move, an elegant gazelle passes by.
Oscar Markus
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for In the summer in Cairo, many rich Egyptians go to their summer homes near the Mediterranean Sea. Here flamingos room freely through the beautiful gardens.
In the summer in Cairo, many rich Egyptians go to their summer homes near the Mediterranean Sea. Here flamingos room freely through the beautiful gardens.
Oscar Markus
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for Visiting the Mennon Colosseum in Thebes
Visiting the Mennon Colosseum in Thebes
Oscar Markus
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A group of women from Switzerland visit the Temple Ruins on Elephantine Island near Aswan.
A group of women from Switzerland visit the Temple Ruins on Elephantine Island near Aswan.
Oscar Markus
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A ferryboat travels past the Winter Palace Hotel.
A ferryboat travels past the Winter Palace Hotel.
Oscar Markus
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The people crowd the streets around the castle to see the King.
The people crowd the streets around the castle to see the King.
Oscar Markus
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A police officer guards the entrance of the Amru Mosque in festival uniform and mules.
A police officer guards the entrance of the Amru Mosque in festival uniform and mules.
Oscar Markus
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Gorgeous cactus in the park of the Winter Palace
Gorgeous cactus in the park of the Winter Palace
Oscar Markus
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Announcing the winner of the race.
Announcing the winner of the race.
Oscar Markus
1930s
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