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• Bermuda – By Air or Sea
  The sky is a bright blue, with a line of puffy clouds. A four-engine pontoon plane flies overhead to the left. The small Bermuda skyline can be seen across the water from the perspective of the viewer. Farthest away is the clearly visible Hamilton Church, taller than all the other 1-2 story buildings in the scene. There are light crowds of people gathered on the veranda and coast of the distant buildings. In the water, a speedboat dashes to the right while whipping up a long wake behind it, and a small sailboat sits closer to the shore. Directly in front of and to the right of the viewer are two figures, a man in a grey jacket and grey hat, and a blond woman in a red dress. A brown coat hangs over the railing on which they are leaning. The red and white circular rescue floater mounted on the railing to the left of the couple, as well as their wide smiles, suggest they and the viewer are on board a leisure cruise. The bright colors of the piece practically guarantee warm weather and summer leisure. The smiles of the couple make them seem admiring of the nice view. The poster’s phrase “Bermuda by air or sea” seems to emphasize the glamour of the then-luxurious privilege of air travel, as well as the beauty of the gleaming water seen in the poster.
• Peru
  An amorphous red shape is set upon a solid grey background. Set atop the red shape is a black gate made of rows of S-shaped swirls. It resembles a wrought-iron grate. A jagged and asymmetric blue shape is on top of the gate, on top of which is the focus of the poster, an abstract head. The head is brown, with a white stripe running up and down the length of the face, stopping above the neck. The stripe’s width runs from the middle of one eye to the other. The head has what appears to be a white hat that may simply be stylized hair as well. It is striped, with simple swerving serpent patterns running along the stripes. The head’s expression appears stoic, with wide open eyes. It is looking upwards. Above the head are two small white clouds. The overall design of the poster is simple yet exotic. It seems that the poster is using the allure of the unknown and the different to encourage tourists to visit a country dissimilar from their own.
• Peru
  A stone pillar and arch is on a solid brown and green background, in front of which are two abstract and stylized figures. The first figure in front of the arch is a man in a red and grey shirt with frilled cuffs and a black vest. He also wears brown boots with spurs. He appears to be waving a white handkerchief above his head. In front of the man is the second figure, a woman wearing a tan brimmed hat with a black ribbon around its crown. This hat obscures the woman’s face from view. She wears a blue dress with translucent frilled cuffs and a yellow sash that has a hanging skirt. The style of the art is highly abstract, with the proportioning of the figures resembling Pablo Picasso’s expressionist style. This is especially evident in the only visible face, that of the man behind the woman. The soft and warm colors used in the piece evokes feelings of welcoming warmth, while the striking designs of the clothing create a sense of unique and foreign culture, further supported by the expressionist style.
• Gwalior Great Indian Peninsula Railway
  Featuring mustard colored text superimposed upon an olive border, this poster adheres to a very basic color palette. A background of deep navy sky, dappled with stars overlooks a mustard desert with what appears to be mountains looming in the distance. A three-quarter view of a large, ancient structure dominates the center of the poster. The structure has distinct shadows and illuminated areas, despite lacking a pictured light source. Gwalior is a historic city located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (MP), about 322 km South from the Indian capital city of Delhi. Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of India; the city and its fortress has been ruled under several historic northern Indian kingdoms. From the Tomars in the 13th century, it was passed on to the Mughals, then to the Marathas (1754) followed by the Scindias in 18th century. The structure pictured in this poster is that of the Sas-bahu Temple, located to the east of Gwalior Fort. The simple label of "Gwalior" is very misleading as there exists a plethora of similarly structured buildings and historical structures within the city of Gwalior. Built in 1092 by King Mahipala of the Kachchhapaghata (Kachchhwaha) dynasty, this temple is one of the greatest architectural marvels situated by Gwalior Fort. It is 32 metres long and 22 metres at its breadth. This temple has three main entrances from three different directions. In the fourth direction, there is a room which is currently closed. The entire temple is covered with carvings, notably 4 idols of Brahma, Vishnu and Saraswati above its entrance door. As limestone erodes over time, soon portions fell away, spurring conflict as to whether it was a Jain temple or a Hindu temple. The temple is on the Archaeological Survey of India's list of heritage monuments. The site is very easily accessible by road, only 22 km from the tourist hot-spot of Udaipur. For those familiar with the area, the site is only 2.7 km from the well frequented Shaivite shrine of Eklingji.
• Japan
  This minimalist poster features a traditional motif of cherry blossoms ensconcing the textual label of "Japan." The background to the entire image is made up of alternating red and white stripes. The red and white stripe motif is present throughout many Japanese works of art and artistic representations mythological stories. The upper right corner of the poster is dominated by a stylized, green temple bell. The left-center of the poster is devoted to a woodcut print of a Japanese woman with elaborate makeup and costume. The woodcut image by S. Watanabe, titled "Dōjōji," features a woman dressed in traditional Noh theatre attire. Dōjōji is a very popular, famous, and traditional Noh theatrical play. It is practically the only Noh play to use a substantial prop — a huge bell. An adaptation for the Kabuki theatre is also extremely popular, making this image, to those with context, very identifiable and iconic. This poster shows tourists the wonders of Japanese theatre that await them while simultaneously remaining accessible to viewers without previous knowledge of Japanese culture.
• Combine Study With Pleasure Attend the Summer School in Mexico City This Year
  This image represents an advertisement poster for summer school in Mexico City, Mexico. The blue sky, dotted with light and fluffy white clouds, is superimposed with the text: "Combine study with pleasure." A pale blue-grey colored mountain range occupies the distant background of the image as does rolling fields whose stylized lines suggest the land's use for crops and farmland. The remains of a Pre-Colombian Aztec temple occupy the center right of the poster, calling attention to the cultural contexts of the image. Another swath of crops, this time represented using a golden yellow broken up with waves of brown, occupies the space in between the foreground and the Aztec pyramid. A Mexican boy, wearing a sombrero, riding a donkey, and carrying some sort of luggage occupies the foreground of the image. This boy is bordered by a large, stylized flowering cactus on the left and a representation of Pre-Colombian stylized statuary on the left. The statuary is blends into the black border of the entire poster, occupying the space above the following text: " Attend the summer school in Mexico City this year, Ask us for details." The entire image is very stereotypical in its depiction of Mexico. The boy wearing the sombrero and riding the donkey acts as an iconic caricature of the cultures and the area being represented. The exotic nature of the trip, as promoted by the poster is most evident via the visual connections to the past Pre-Colombian indigenous cultures. Such connections are not only apparent in the depiction of the Templo Mayor, The Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán, but in the deprictions of the sombrero, the donkey, the rider himself, the flora, and the Pre-Colombian statuary. The color choices, vibrant yellow, greens, reds, and oranges with pale blues creates a very Southwestern mood, tone, and atmosphere within the image.
• Egypt, The Land of Enchantment
  Rising into the pale blue sky, the ruins of an Egyptian structure lay in the desert sun. The scattered pillars and shattered statues are mostly yellow and oranges, the colors of sandstone and the desert associated with Egyptian architecture. Sparse vegetation dots the ground in between the background of ruins and the more open foreground. Standing in the shadows beneath the colossal structures, decorated with an artistic representation of Egyptian hieroglyphs, stands a man wearing pale blue robes and a white turban-like hat. This man, minuscule in comparison with the grand and deteriorating structures, provides both a size comparison with the structure itself being much larger than would be assumed without the inclusion of a human figure. The manner in which the pillars and ruins are organized, via shadow and lighting, draws the eye into the image, between the weathered stones and pillars of a culture passed. The mysterious interior of this shattered structure has an exotic and enchanting allure, drawing the viewer in visually as well as imaginatively.
• California Big Trees, Southern Pacific
  Set onto a blue sky background, the vast trunks of the redwood trees extend far into the distance. Various types of foliage are intermixed between the sun-dappled trees. The center-most redwood has a tunnel archway carved into its trunk in order to facilitate travel through the redwood forest.. A group of people on horseback travel through the trunk of a large redwood located in the front foreground of the image. These people appear to be all men, with large brown coats and hats. The purpose of these people's escapade through the redwood forest is not known or made apparent by their dress nor mode of travel. The men may be railroad employees, loggers, or tourists. The redwood tree species, Sequoia and Sequoiadendron of California and Oregon, USA represent the tallest and largest trees in the world. The large stature and longevity of these trees, when compared to the minuscule representations of the people on horseback, makes apparent the majesty and wonder these plants inspire within people. Living for thousands of years, these trees grow slowly, many never reaching their iconic titanic sizes. These trees, by the nature of their slow growth and large size, are endangered due to habitat losses from fire ecology suppression, logging, and air pollution.
• Old Missions, Southern Pacific
  Set against a grey-blue sky, with what appears to be a mountain in the distant background, is the cream-colored and red roofed depiction of the Santa Barbara Mission, CA. Gulls occupy the air between the mission and the mountain range in the background. Small figures occupy the stairs of the mission in the background while the foreground is occupied by eight individuals divided into two groups. The two groups are in turn situated to the right of the flowering foliage and palm trees of the mission's grounds. The first group of six, situated to the left of the poster as a whole, features one individual of indiscriminate gender, two young women, a young man, an elderly man, and a child. The second group of individuals located within the foreground appear to be a nun and a man in a brown robe. This image appears to depict the end of a church service, with parishioners leaving the mission. The elderly or older man as well, as well as the child he has with him, seem to be conversing with the nun; the old man and child are facing the nun who is holding her hands in front of her body. As he is pictured slightly off to the right, as is the nun, the man in the brown robe is likely a friar or other religious figure. The young woman, depicted in the front and center of the poster, is clearly depicted as wearing makeup and sporting an elaborate hairstyle. In particular, blush and lipstick in tandem with her curly beehive-esque hairstyle. Such focus upon appearance supports the assertion that these individuals are indeed being depicted as leaving the mission after a church service, as the entirety of the discernible individuals, outside of the nun and the friar, are depicted wearing rather complicated or ornate clothing. The sandstone Santa Barbara Mission of California stands as a cultural and historical landmark not only within the city of Santa Barbara, but the entire South Pacific. Established on the Feast of Saint Barbara, December 4, 1786 and the tenth of twenty-one California Missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans, this mission represents an important facet of South Pacific and Central American history: the movement of the Spanish into lands held by non-Christian Indigenous peoples. The importance of Christianity and structures like this mission are reincorporate by the dominant presence of the mission within the image. The Mission's commanding position and grand proportions, graceful lines and soft, blending colors all reinforce her title, "Queen of the Missions."
• [Mosque, India]
  There are several men, women, and children gathered near the edge of a water source. There are a set of stairs that the people congregate and relax on. A large decorative building colored orange, yellow, and red rests behind the people. There are large arch ways on the perimeter of the building and large and small sized pointed domes on top. There are also two bells hanging on the arch ways over the steps, leading down to the water-side. These people appear to be along the waterside of a mosque set in India. They could be gathering for religious ceremonies or for social encounters. It is not clear where and why they have come to this spot outside of the mosque.
• Naini Tal
  Light blue skies with three sets of hills. The farthest hills are a darker blue color and the closest hill is brown colored. At the bottom of the closest hill are small white houses with red roofs. The houses sit on a body of water. On the water are two white sailboats and the white sails reflect off the water. In the foreground are two skinny trees with red leaves that sit on a piece of land. Naini Tal is a Himalayan resort town in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state. It’s set around Nainital Lake, a popular boating site. The boaters are most likely tourists enjoying the lake and the red foliage surrounding them.Nainital Lake was a hidden gem, tucked away in the forest of the small Nainital province. This lake is the settlement and tourist attraction it is today do to happenstance. Nainital Lake was stumbled upon by British sugar salesman, P. Barron, and, due to his fascination with the site, soon became a British settlement. Previous to Mr. Barron's discovery the lake had been visited by other British vacationers but had not been made a settlement. Though this is why Nainital is so popular today for tourists the roots of this beautiful spot in Indian nature are rich with mythological stories and local religious folklore. The natives on Nainital were and are today a superstitious culture who follow traditions that have been around for hundreds of years. The Nainital people, mostly Hindu, worship many Gods and Goddesses today, thanking them for the peace and prosperity there region has attained. This culture is much different from its city counterparts and almost all social activity is linked to religious worship or activity. 
• Bermuda in oleander time
  Travel poster shows two oleander blooms in foreground against a sky blue background. There are two passengers in a sailboat with the number 27 on the sail. They are cruising past oceanfront homes. The ocean is a slightly darker blue than the sky. The words 'Bermuda in oleander time' are at the top of the poster in large lettering. The poster is promoting travelers to visit Bermuda during oleander time, it is a beautiful site to see. The passengers on the sailboat are cruising along enjoy the beauty of the oleander blooms.
• Beneath the Southern Cross Rio is calling Agents for Moore-McCormack Lines 38 days cruises American Republics Line
  The upper sky is dark blue with stars and below is orange from the sun setting behind the mountain scape. In front of the mountain scape are two main mountains surrounded by water. The farthest mountain has a white glowing cross. The mountains are lined on the bottom with yellow glowing buildings. The lights from the buildings reflect off the water. The foreground shows the upper deck of a cruise ship. The ship is heading in the direction of the city. There is a couple leaning against the railing of the ship. The woman is wearing an evening dress and has her hair up. The man is wearing dress pants and a dress jacket. The couple is looking towards the city viewing the sights. The words 'Rio is calling' is placed on the left side in the water. Below is a red border with the words Agents for Moore-McCormack Lines. The American Republics Line is promoting their 38 day cruises. At the top of the poster are the words 'Beneath the Southern Cross'. The city in the poster is Rio, Brazil and the cross at the top of the farthest mountain is Christ the Redeemer statue. Rio is famous for this statue. Rio is a big tourist city and they get a lot of cruise ships. The couple in the poster represents tourists visiting Rio to view the great sites such as Christ the Redeemer statue.
• Indian Cave Temple
  Blue skies with shadows showing that it is a sunny day. There are orange stone walls surrounding grey stone structures that have carvings. There are several arches lining the stone walls. In front of the arches on the left side is an elephant sculpture with a broken nose. In front of the stone structures, with carvings, on the right side are eleven local people. There are two people in the far back that are unrecognizable. There is a man sitting by the elephant sculpture; to the right of the man are two people sitting on stairs in front of a structure. These two people are wearing what would be considered the proper clothing of the area which are long dresses or pants with cloth wrapped around their head. There is a group of people standing in front of the closest structure. There are six people. A dark skinned man with a white turban and white clothing along with orange fabric wrapped around his neck. He is also holding a stick in his right hand. This man is looking down at a child in blue clothing who is grabbing at the mans arm. There is a dark skinned woman in red clothing next to the man and child. There are three other people next to the woman and one of them is a man holding a stick in his left hand. The place in the poster is part of the Ellora caves and this is the Kailash Monolithic Temple. The structure was excavated out of the vertical face of a hill. They are Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples and monasteries and were built between the 5th century and 10th century.­ This is a place where locals, like the ones in the poster, go to view the magnificent structures that are part of their culture.The Kailash Monolish Temple found in the Ellora Caves of the Sahyadri Hills region is considered one of the most curious and magnificent creations of rock - cut structures in the world. The caves in Maharashtra are 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) in length and include 34 different caves. Since the excavation of structures this site has become a major local and tourist attraction. Visitors can walk through the caves and the temples and monasteries that are constructed inside them. Within the caves there are thousands of rock sculptures and glyphs all of which must have been hand carved. Many of the sculptures are riddled with history and religious significance, luckily Dr. Deepanjana Klein and Dr. Arno Klein have done extensive work to document and transcribe information about the different aspects of the caves. These caves are a national monument for India, they drew people there with their magnificence and wonder a century ago and still do today. 
• Western Vacation
  In the foreground is a short-haired woman on a dark brown horse. She is wearing blue jeans, a red shirt, a cowboy hat, and riding gloves. She is throwing a lasso into the air, which circles around the slogan, "Lasso yourself a Western Vacation." In the background is a clear blue sky and yellow mountains, presumably in the American Southwest. This poster represents an idealized version of the "Old West" which was very popular in the mid-1900s in the United States.
• Visit Java Only 36 hours from Singapore
  In the foreground is a woman with long black hair dressed in what appears to be stereotypical Indonesian formal wear, including a gold headdress and red sash. Her head is turned to the side and her hand rests on her hip. In the background is the Indonesian landscape in blue. This consists of small temples, a dark jungle, and a large volcano (likely Krakatoa) looming in the distance. Above this scene is a yellow map of the island of Java, with important cities marked by dots. At the very top of the poster are the words: "Visit Java: Only 36 hours away from Singapore." This poster, especially its portrayal of an Indonesian woman, is representative of the exoticism of Eastern countries by Western audiences and visitors.This image depicting the world of Java from its geographical elements to its people, though enticing to westerners as an exotic world is not completely accurate. The main focus of this image, the woman standing in the foreground, is clad in an elaborate and very distinctive dress. This dress, with strapless top, center band, and over the shoulder shawl is a much more accurate representation of the traditional Thai wedding dress, not that of Java. The traditional attire of Javanese women is the Kebaya. This dress is believed to have been around since the 15th or 16th century and is still an important part of the Javanese culture today. Though the Kebaya has stood the test fo time and still is worn today over the centuries its meaning and symbolism has changed. Previous to the early 20th century the Kebaya was simply a symbol of tradition and femininity. This all changed with the life of one Indonesian woman, Raden A. Kartini. Raden was born into a world of tradition and inequality and through education and fervor for her own rights she founded the first Indonesian primary school for native girls that was not discriminatory based on social stats and that was also based in a more western style curriculum. Raden changed the identity of the Kebaya because though she was deeply rooted in her tradition she was also a strong feminist. Today Javanese women where the Kebaya with pride for their culture as well as their power. 
• World's Fair Tour the world at the fair See fifteen foreign villages
  In the background is a cloudy blue sky with the words: "World's Fair Chicago 1934" suspended over a group of diverse-looking buildings. In the middle is a tall white tower, surrounded by architecture typical of Chicago mixed with what appears to be fair tents. In front of this is a body of water in which people ride gondolas and speedboats. On both sides of the foreground are traditional village homes from various countries, including the Netherlands and Italy. Four women in colorful dresses dance down a pathway through the center of these houses. At the bottom of the poster is the slogan, "Tour the World at the Fair, See Fifteen Foreign Villages." As the World's Fair is a multicultural event, this brightly-colored poster meant to convey the inclusive spirit of the event.
• Pastoral: Australia
  The scenic Outback is center stage on this “Australia: Particulars at Government. Shipping & Travel Offices” poster. Pastoral Australia is depicted on a white background. Pasture land is depicted with olive greens, browns and grays. Under a gray sky, iconic Australian plateaus rise from the earth. Trees, rivers and sheep dot the landscape. In the foreground two Australian ranchers on horseback and a cattle dog watch over their herd. Classic pastoral scenery exhibits the rustic Australian country side. This poster entices city folk who dream of the relaxing country to visit Australia.
• Bermuda
  At first glance this poster is striking. A close up of a child – probably 3-5 years old – in the foreground dominates the image against a bright blue sky and the words Bermuda above him like white clouds. On the beach, the little blond boy in red swimming trunks plays with his green shovel and red and green pail on the beach watched by his mother in the background. His mother is wearing a yellow one piece bathing suit, white, round sunglasses and has short black hair and sits next to green leaves. In the background there are four other people enjoying themselves at the beach with two umbrellas on the yellow sand next to the blue water. Behind them white clouds and green hills finishes this picturesque scene. Both mother and son have fun in the sun on a scenic Bermuda beach. Because a small child is the focus of this poster, the travel agency conveys that Bermuda is an ideal family vacation destination.
• Visit India
  There is a large ornate elephant that dominates the center of the poster. The trunk of the elephant is raised with the tusks decorated along with long robes and necklaces adorned around the sides and front of the body. On top of the elephant, there is an extravagant howdah with a Sheikh riding on top of the elephant. There appears to be several other Sheikhs surrounding the street observing the parade. Both the elephant's and audience's clothing are extremely colorful and vibrant. Behind the individuals and the animals, there are softly colored buildings with rounded archways that also have some decorations falling from their structure. The outside boarder of the poster is a bright yellow and says "Visit India" and "Indian State Railways". This poster exemplifies a procession in India with a mahout riding on an extravagantly decorated elephant. These dressings, colors, and decorations could be a procession within a celebration of the culture. There are many holidays celebrated in India every year, especially in Sikhism belief. This could be a Sikh holiday considering that almost all of the men in the scene are wearing a turban.
• [Mountain Landscape with Three Indian Figures]
  Without text on the page, this poster depicts three men possibly Indian surrounded by red mountains, a river, a herd of camels and a train. Vast red mountains spanning far into the distance, reach all the way up to a bright blue sky. Ledges cut in to the side allow transportation of trains, camels and people. In the foreground, three men are dressed in cultural clothing including two white turbans and one red turban. One man is standing with a gun in a vest while two are sitting by the cliffs edge. This poster does not exhibit a title or date; however, it can be surmised that the travel agency is enticing visitors to travel to India. The train in which tourists will travel is painted in the background. India depicted in the poster exudes exoticism and mystery that could attract potential tourists.Though this image has no text it may very well be an advertisement for the Mountain Railways of India. This set of railways, thee in all, travel through major mountain ranges in India: the Himalayas in West Bengal, the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, and the Himalayan Foothills of Himachal Pradesh. The development of these railways from 1881 to 1908 had a serious impact on India as a country "The development of railways in the 19th century had a profound influence on social and economic developments in many parts of the world...The Mountain Railways of India are outstanding examples of how access has been provided to the plains and plateaus of the Indian mountains" (unesco.org).All three of these railways are still operational today, they do face occasional standstills due to weather creating required maintenance on the tracks but the these railways have become an iconic part of India, drawing in tourist from around the world. These trains provide "unmatched travel adventure in rugged mountainous terrain" (National Geographic). These railways have brought access to locals and tourists alike, created revenue for all cities along the railways, and are a true display of technological advancements that have stood the test of time. Though more stops have been added since their development these routes such as the DHR route have been the same for over a century.
• [See India]
  Marigold border on top and bottom. The background is a blue-grey with stars in the background. In the foreground is a side view of an Indian mosque that looks like an impressionist painting. There is a person walking near one of the arches of the temple with a walking stick in their left hand. The mosque in this image looks as if it was a depiction inspired by the Jama Masjid located in New Delhi, India. This mosque is a place of prayer and the person in the poster is making their way to the mosque during a time of prayer. In researching this poster I found that this poster had been cut, taking off a part of the poster that lists the location Fatepur Sikri and says See India in large text.The Jama Masjid was designed and commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. This extravagant work of architecture was and still is today the largest mosque in India. Jama Masjid is also known as 'Masjid-i-Jahanuma' or 'Mosque commanding view of the world' which it indeed does through its extensive use of beautiful marble, towering minarets, and massive arches.Jama Masjid was built as the Emperor Shah Jahan's principle mosque and is said to exude the religious vehemence of the Mughal Empire but a poem written in 1925 by Grace H. Ruthenburg, a U.S. poet, may suggest otherwise. Shah Jahan Built a Sepulchre recounts the creation of a palace for a woman he loved but acted more as a tomb trapping her from what she truly loved. This poem speaks of a building with turrets piercing the air, ivory towers with marble leaf, and azur balustrade which sounds very similar to the Jama Masjid. Though there is no historical backing that states the Jama Masjid was built for a lover of Shah Jahan, this poem does tell a lovely yet dark story that shows the architectures presence and reach to far off countries.
• Japan
  The background of the image is a body of water, almost completely concealed by fog. In the foreground are Japanese trees, leaning towards the right of the poster. At the top of the poster is a fan-shaped image of a blue volcano against an orange sunset, slightly obscured by trees. The volcano is likely Mt. Fuji, the largest volcano in Japan.
• Le Encantara Guatemala
  A map of Guatemala and the surrounding area. Guatemalan territory is in white while Mexico, Hondura, and El Salvador are purple. In the ocean on both sides of the map are mirror images of swordfish. Within the Guatemalan territory are large red dots, presumably marking major cities in the country. From the capital, Guatemala City, extends a flagpole with a series of flags on it, including Guatemala, USA, Italy, Brazil, and France, among others. This is likely meant to advertise diversity and openness towards other cultures in Guatemala. At the top of the poster are the words "Le Encantara," which translates to "You will love."
• Egypt for Your Holdiay
  Two yellow pyramids sit behind a large green palm tree that sets the scene for Egyptian tourists. Three male tourists sit together, one, facing the viewer, drinking out of a tea cup wheres a floppy brimmed white hat, the man to the right of him has his back facing the viewer and smokes a cigarette, and the man to the right of him, whose face is profile to the viewer, wheres a fedora and smokes out of a pipe. In front of these gentlemen, at the very foreground, stands a local dressed in what looks to be a traditional Islamic galabiyya and a tarboosh. In his hands he has a silver tray that holds a teacup, a silver teapot, and a silver cream serving container. This friendly, casual scene of afternoon tea set against the image of the pyramids gives viewers the sense that Egypt though glorious can be a great place for a casual vacation. Tourist may go about their days with leisure but whenever they wish they can travel into the desert to see the magnificence of an ancient world.