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...traveling show has spawned a Tutglut of objets d'art, baubles and gewgaws. Among the more decorative (and authentic) memorabilia have been the 300-odd reproductions and adaptations designed and distributed by the Metropolitan Museum. They range from a $4.50 charm to a $2,000 gold statuette of the Standing King. Hieroglyphs, geometries and other Egyptian themes adorn jewelry, sheets, games, puzzles, rugs, glasses, ice buckets, stationery, scarves, trays, tote bags, hairdos, plates, pots and posters. Tutmania has also produced such vulgarities as T Shirts (HANDS OFF MY TUTS) and such culinary abominations as sphinxburgers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: Tutglut | 12/11/1978 | See Source »

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