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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Unknown
Title:Village on a river
Date Made:mid 19th - early 20th century
Type:Photograph
Materials:Albumen print
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:Mount: 14 in x 17 in; 35.6 cm x 43.2 cm; Sheet/Image: 7 3/4 in x 10 1/8 in; 19.7 cm x 25.7 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1995.6.13
Credit Line:Gift of William and Sylvia Durfee
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Black and white image of a meandering, palm tree-lined river with cattle drinking and people walking along the left bank. Several fortress-like buildings are located along the left bank as well. These structures have a few small windows and appear to be made of mud or brick. An emaciated dog or jackal walks along the left bank in the foreground.

Tags:
ancient

Subjects:
Civilization, Ancient; Photography--Printing processes--Albumen

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