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Model of lake dwellings
Object Number 2004.29.13227
Display Title Model of lake dwellings
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Switzerland / Swiss Lakes"; printed on paper: "Für archaeologische U. Naturhistorische Sammlungen / empfohlen durch die H.H. Professoren Dr. L. Rütimeyer u E. Desor. / Workmen's / International Exhibition / London 1870 / Second Prize - Silver Medal / Internationale / Arbeiter-Ausstellung / London 1870. / Zweiler Preis - Silb. Medaille / Preis eines Modells / nach beistehender / Abbildung / Lange 50 Cent Briete 40 Cent. / Fr. 100 / Grossere Modelle / nach Verhaltrus bis / Fr. 250. / Model einer Pfahlbauted nach Hern Dr. Ferd. Keller, construirt v.M. Götzinger. / Diese Modelle, nach Anteilung des bervahrlesten Fachmannes Herrn Dr. Ferd. Keller construirt, empfehlen sich besonders als Egranzung für / Sammlungen von Pfahlbaufunden. Die Figuren auf den Pfahlrosten stellen" (continued under remarks)
Department Photographic
Date 1870
Culture
  • ancient European styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Swiss Lakes
Materials printer's ink on Paper adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.3825 × 22.86 cm (4 7/8 × 9 in.)

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