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Xochimalco, Mexico, 1895

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Abstract

The drawings and notes document the field work of William Henry Holmes in Xochimalco [Xochimilco], Mexico, during 1895. Drawings depict layouts of buildings and portions of the deserted settlement, structural details of buildings, sections, terrain. Drawings often contain detailed annotations. Field notes are headed with location and describe observations and measurements.

Date Range

1895

Start Date

1895

End Date

1895

Access Information

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Topic

  • Archaeology
  • Anthropology

Place

Mexico

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches

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 19