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Cholula, Mexico, 1884

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Abstract

The field notes and drawings document William Holmes' field work in Cholula, in the state of Pueblo, Mexico, during 1884. Field Notes describe artifacts (pottery), structures, and settlement. Notes include detailed illustrations with notes; some illustrations are highly detailed. Also includes notes entitled, "pyramids of Mexico," that describes building materials, construction, appearance., excavations, and area habitat (e.g. vegetation).

Date Range

1884

Start Date

1884

End Date

1884

Access Information

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Topic

  • Archaeology
  • Geology
  • Mayan art
  • Anthropology

Place

  • Cholula
  • Mexico

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Illustrations

Accession #

SIA RU007084

Collection name

William Henry Holmes Papers, 1870-1931

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 3 Folder 4