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Dr. George Byron Gordon with seated figure in Hieroglyphic Staircase
Dr. George Byron Gordon with seated figure in Hieroglyphic Staircase
Object Number 2004.29.7834
Display Title Dr. George Byron Gordon with seated figure in Hieroglyphic Staircase
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Honduras / Copan / Great seated figure brought to life [light] in the Excavation of the Hieroglyphic Stairway at Copan. / Geo Byron Gordon at left. contact print from glass Neg. N1926
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Site
  • Ruin
  • Excavation
Department Photographic
Date 1889-1903
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 20.32 cm (6 × 8 in.)

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