Collection
Palestine Through the Stereoscope
This collection consists of a stereoscope, a copy of the book Palestine Through the Stereoscope and 200 stereoscopic slides. Also includes photographs of points of interest in the Holy Land.
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Still imageThe Shephelah and Philistine plain W. from Tell San-dahannah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the central lowlands, or the Shephelah, from the site of the ancient city of Mareshah.A view across the central lowlands, or the Shephelah, from the site of the ancient city of Mareshah. -
Still imageHill site of ancient Mareshah, S. W. beyond modern Beit Jibrin
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Bet Guvrin (Beit Jibrin) from the hilltop site of the ancient city of Mareshah.A view of Bet Guvrin (Beit Jibrin) from the hilltop site of the ancient city of Mareshah. -
Still imageA Bedouin boy and his mother at a camp in the wilderness
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A family of Bedouin nomads standing before their tent which has bee pitched in a ravine between Hebron and the Dead Sea.A family of Bedouin nomads standing before their tent which has bee pitched in a ravine between Hebron and the Dead Sea. -
Still imageAncient tree traditionally known as Abraham's Oak, near Hebron
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An ancient oak tree which grows outside of Hebron, traditionally known as "Abraham's Oak."An ancient oak tree which grows outside of Hebron, traditionally known as "Abraham's Oak." -
Still imageThe King's Pool, the ancient reservoir in the heart of Hebron
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the "King's Pool," a reservoir in the center of Hebron.A view of the "King's Pool," a reservoir in the center of Hebron. -
Still imageMosque Machpelah, the traditional burial-place of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A mosque which not stands on the burial place of Abraham and his sons, known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in Hebron.A mosque which not stands on the burial place of Abraham and his sons, known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in Hebron. -
Still imageHebron, the home of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, from the E.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the city of Hebron, where Abraham and his sons lived.View of the city of Hebron, where Abraham and his sons lived. -
Still imageA shepherd in David's home-country leading flock over Judean hills
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A shepherd leading a flock through a valley path near Bethlehem and the site of Tekoa.A shepherd leading a flock through a valley path near Bethlehem and the site of Tekoa. -
Still imageArabs and their tents in Wilderness of Tekoa; outlook E. to Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Some Bedouins settled in the desert near the biblical site of Takoa to the North of Bethlehem, their tents visible in the background.Some Bedouins settled in the desert near the biblical site of Takoa to the North of Bethlehem, their tents visible in the background. -
Still imageBarley harvest near Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers bringing in the barley harvest outside of Bethlehem.Workers bringing in the barley harvest outside of Bethlehem. -
Still imageVineyards and watch-tower, showing Church of Nativity and Bethlehem, N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers picking grapes in a vineyard outside of Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity visible in the background.Workers picking grapes in a vineyard outside of Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity visible in the background. -
Still imageShepherds in the "Field of the Shepherds" — Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Shepherds with a sheep in the field where the shepherds were visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus.Shepherds with a sheep in the field where the shepherds were visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus. -
Still imageThe spot where the manger stood; grotto below Church of Nativity
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of the Church of the Nativity, showing the location where the manger stood.An interior view of the Church of the Nativity, showing the location where the manger stood. -
Still imageChurch of the Nativity, built where Jesus was born, Bethlehem of Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares.A view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares. -
Still imageBethlehem of Judea, the birthplace of Jesus — W. from the Church of Nativity
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A square in the town of Bethlehem to the West of the Church of Nativity.A square in the town of Bethlehem to the West of the Church of Nativity. -
Still imageMain street of Bethlehem, leading from the Church of Nativity, looking N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The main street of Bethlehem, looking towards the Church of the Nativity.The main street of Bethlehem, looking towards the Church of the Nativity. -
Still imageHills and fields of Judea, N. from Bethlehem, showing road to Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view to the North of Bethlehem looking back towards Jerusalem.A view to the North of Bethlehem looking back towards Jerusalem. -
Still imageDavid's City, Bethlehem, S. E. to Frank Mountain
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across Bethlehem, the city of David, with a view of Frank Mountain in the background.A view across Bethlehem, the city of David, with a view of Frank Mountain in the background. -
Still imageThe traditional tomb of Rachel beside the Jerusalem-Bethlehem highway
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Rachel's Tomb on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem.A view of Rachel's Tomb on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. -
Still imageJerusalem from S., showing Ophel, with Tyropoen and Kedron Valleys
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the South with the town of Ophel in the middleground and both the Tyropoean and Kedron Valleys.A view of Jerusalem from the South with the town of Ophel in the middleground and both the Tyropoean and Kedron Valleys. -
Still imageBethany, where our Lord was anointed by Mary — S. from eastern slope of Olivet
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The town of Bethany, situated at the base of the Mount of Olives.The town of Bethany, situated at the base of the Mount of Olives.