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MUMMIES THE WORD 'TIL SUNDAY.


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A replica Earlier document exchange software from Farallon Communications, Inc. that converted a Windows or Mac document into a proprietary viewing format. The viewer could be distributed separately or embedded within the document itself, turning it into a single-document viewer.  of an Egyptian tomb, ancient artifacts artifacts

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 and works by more than 20 modern artists are featured in a show that will conclude on the weekend at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery.

Palmdale artist Myron Ropp worked more than four months to create the colorful wall panels of the mock tomb in the show, ``Ancient Influences on Today's Artists - Reflections of the Past.'' Tracy Brehm of Quartz Hill made the show's two mummy replicas.

Also on display are scarabs, pottery, jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion.

The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring.
 and statutes from Egyptian, Minoan, Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Sumerian cultures. Egyptian artifacts were loaned by the Skirball Cultural Center This article or section is written like an .
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The show will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 44801 Sierra Highway Sierra Highway is a road in Southern California, United States. It runs from Tunnel Station near the north limit of the City of Los Angeles, where it intersects with San Fernando Road and Foothill Boulevard, as well as Interstate 5, and continues north to Mojave, mostly paralleling . Admission is free.

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PHOTO (1--Color) Children look at a depiction of an ancient Egyptian tomb that will be on display through Sunday at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery.

(2--Color) Children and their teachers listen as tour guide Jessica Parker talks about mummies.

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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:Jan 22, 1999
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