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Chamber 3 inscription 2. Shows Thompson's initial carved into wall of cave
Chamber 3 inscription 2. Shows Thompson's initial carved into wall of cave
Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.372
Display Title Chamber 3 inscription 2. Shows Thompson's initial carved into wall of cave
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico, Yucatan, Loltun. Cave of Loltun. Chamber 3. Inscription 2. Thompson's carved initials. From original glass neg. Y202 by E.H. Thompson 1889-90. xref: H6395.31, P2332
Keywords
  • Writing and Record
  • People
  • Site and Excavation
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Petroglyph
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1889
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Loltun
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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