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Small cliff house built under the overhanging cliff
Small cliff house built under the overhanging cliff
Object Number 2004.29.1373.1
Display Title Small cliff house built under the overhanging cliff
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Mexico. Chaco Cañon. / Small cliff house built under the overhanging cliff - very rare in this vicinity. / Dr. A. M. Tozzer. 1921."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Dwelling
Subject
  • cliff dwelling
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1921
Artist Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / San Juan County / <City> / Chaco Canyon
Intrasite Cliff House
Materials Silver gelatin print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 11.43 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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