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Object Number
59-50-20/74011.1.670
Display Title
Ancient aljibes reservoirs
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on Board: "[verso] Yucatan 1886-1889 / Teoberto Maler / N30556 / Schpich. / Aljibes ancient in use up to / own day. / Los aljibes antiguos (enuso hasta / mestros dias.) / Ancient cisterns used / up to our own day. / aljibes = cistern (Eng.)"
Department
Photographic
Date
1886-1889
Artist
Teobert Maler
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Yucatan
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 12.3825 × 18.8913 cm (4 7/8 × 7 7/16 in.)
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