Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

Squier, E. G (Ephraim George) 1821-1888  Search this

United States National Museum  Search this

Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)  Search this

Physical description:

10 x 8;

Type:

Glass negatives

Place:

Central America

Nicaragua

Date:

1880

1880s

Notes:

Also known as 2798.

See also Record Unit 95, Box 42, Folder 13.

Summary:

Installation of stone idol from the island of Pensacola near the base of the Mombacho volcano in Nicaragua for exhibition in the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts and Industries Building. The stone was found by Ephraim G. Squier who was exploring the islands near Nicaragua and shipped five of these monumental stones to the Smithsonian in 1850.

Cite as:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-007, Box 012, Image No. MNH-2798

Repository Loc.:

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Topic:

Antiquities  Search this

Archaeology  Search this

Local number:

SIA Acc. 11-007 [MNH-2798]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_388406