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House of the Nuns and House of the Dwarfs from terrace of House of the Governor
House of the Nuns and House of the Dwarfs from terrace of House of the Governor
Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.207
Display Title House of the Nuns and House of the Dwarfs from terrace of House of the Governor
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Uxmal: House of the Nuns, & House of the Dwarfs, from the terrace of House of the Governor / E. H. Thompson 1888-89
Keywords
  • Structure and Furnishing
  • Site and Excavation
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • House of the Dwarf
  • House of Nuns
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1889
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Uxmal
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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