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view of cave. In foreground, stone with "1888" engraved on it
view of cave. In foreground, stone with "1888" engraved on it
Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.87
Display Title view of cave. In foreground, stone with "1888" engraved on it
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: E. H. Thompson - 1888-89 neg. Y208. Loltum Cave, Yucatan. Chamber 3 "Pile placed in position by Mr. T."
Keywords
  • Site and Excavation
  • Archaeological
  • Natural Phenomenon
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1889
Artist Henry N. Sweet
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Loltun
Intrasite Chamber 3
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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