Mitla, Mexico, 1895

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Abstract

The notes and drawings document William Holmes' field work in Mitla, Mexico, 1895. Contains a hand drawn map of Mitla, and drawings of buildings, terrain, artifacts, layouts, and structural details. Images are often heavily annotated. Also includes photographs. Field notes are headed with location and describe observations and interpretation of the site., often relating to detailed drawings of architectural details.

Date Range

1895

Start Date

1895

End Date

1895

Access Information

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Topic

  • Archaeology
  • Geology
  • Mayan art
  • Anthropology

Place

  • Mitla
  • Oaxaca
  • Mexico

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Illustrations
  • Maps

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 9