Color My World

If only Linetec had been around 3000 years ago, we might be remembering the Great Pyramids in a different light – or color. Their process for anodizing aluminum in technicolor splendor could have made those monuments pop.

Luck of the Draw

These never used playing cards are a promotional advertising item from the Egyptian Finishes company, of which I can’t find much info. Most likely they were similar to the Egyptian Lacquer Manufacturing Company.

Eye in the Sky

Just purchased – a crystal pendant engraved with the eye of Horus, from Alex and Ani. It is iridescent, changing from blue to orange depending on what is worn beneath it or the type of light that it is exposed to. Check out the other Egyptian inspired pieces in their collection!

Enter if You Dare

Here is a vintage post card view of the former Scottish Rite Temple in Mobile, Alabama, built in 1922. Very severe and monumental in design.

Quench This

Cleo Cola, the “Queen of Sparkling Drinks,” was introduced in 1935. This version of Cleopatra looks more Aztec princess than Egyptian queen. Here are a bottle and matchbook for your viewing pleasure.