Canal excavation, construction work of reservoirs and sluices, 'Bab-el Kebir' and portraits of British and Egyptian dignitaries identified as Sir John Aird, Sir William Aird, Sir B. Baker, the Khedive of Egypt and others. One group portrait documents the presentation of an elaborate album to Sir John Aird by 'the Italian'. Also including general tourist views of Egypt and views at Bombay, Benares, Lucknow and 'Oodypur' by Lala Deen Dayal.