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. -
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. -
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. -
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." -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageBarley harvest near Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.