Hieroglyphics Tie Medieval Money Morgan hired Belle da Costa

Morgan hired Belle da Costa Greene in 1905 to organize his rare book and manuscript collection

the exhibition focuses on the earlier material

2023 through January 14

000 visitors in the first six months alone

With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars

Hieroglyphics Tie Medieval Money Morgan hired Belle da CostaThis silk tie features a simple yet magical design steeped in history, archeology and the mystery of Ancient Egypt. Hieroglyphics, the script of ancient Egypt, is one of the oldest writing systems in the world, with origins tracing back to around 3300 BCE. This complex system uses a combination of logographic and alphabetic elements, including over 700 distinct symbols that could represent sounds, objects, or concepts. The writing was primarily used