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India Trip_026

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Open scrapbook page with photos of a hotel in Agra, India, highlighting views of the Taj Mahal and luxury interiors.
Title
India Trip_026
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The image shows an open scrapbook featuring a collage of photographs and decorative elements centered on Agra, India. The left page showcases a large photograph of an elegant seating area with large windows, offering a view of the Taj Mahal during sunset. Below this image, there are three smaller photographs: a hotel room with an arched window, a circular dining setup with red chairs, and a bird’s-eye view of a pool and landscaped area. Beneath these is a large floral motif in shades of pink and brown. The right page has a green floral border and features a photo of the Taj Mahal with the text "Oberoi Hotels & Resorts AGRA" above it. A photograph of a luxurious indoor setting with arched windows, a grand chandelier, and a view of the Taj Mahal below occupies the main space. The top right of this page indicates the date, "February 8, 2014."
Identifier
030_013014-021714_india_book
Dates Completed
January 30, 2014 - February 17, 2014
Keywords
Taj Mahal; Golden Book Encyclopedia; Safeway; Columbus Nebraska; Mahatma Gandhi; Mughal art; Indian spiritual texts; India travel; Gretchen Dykstra; Northern India; Mumbai; Elephanta Caves; Varanasi; Panna National Park; Khajuraho; Agra; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Udaipur; Delhi; $14,000 cost; Dallas Morning News pension; Pennies from heaven; Mani Bhavan; Dhobi Ghat; Ganges River; Funeral pyres; Nadesar Palace; Hotel luxury; Panna forest safari; Elephants; Tigers; Sacred sculptures; Oberoi Hotel; Rambagh Palace; Jaipur textiles; Quilt purchases; Umaid Bhawan Palace; Garden of Cosmos; Tara Homes; Gandhi memorials
Transcription
The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra India
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts AGRA
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 2014
Thank You Your Butler
Rights
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