Mummies in nineteenth century America : ancient Egyptians as artifacts /

Mummies in nineteenth century America : ancient Egyptians as artifacts /

"This work examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre-1900 America--how they got here, what happened to them, and how they were perceived. Collected newspaper accounts and other documents reveal the progression of American interest in mummies. Numerous mummies are identified, and commentary...

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Main Author: Wolfe, S. J., 1951- (Author)

Other Authors: Singerman, Robert., Brier, Bob.

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2009.

Subjects:

Mummies > Egypt.
Mummies > United States > Exhibitions > History > 19th century.
Mummies > Collection and preservation > United States > History > 19th century.

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Call Number: DT62 .M7 W65 2009

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Summary:"This work examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre-1900 America--how they got here, what happened to them, and how they were perceived. Collected newspaper accounts and other documents reveal the progression of American interest in mummies. Numerous mummies are identified, and commentary on mummy coffins and discussion of methods of public exhibition are included" -- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xi, 292 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786439416 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786439416 (softcover : alk. paper)
Finding Aid:https://catalog.loc.gov/vwebv/staffView?searchId=3254&recPointer=0&recCount=25&searchType=0&bibId=15837994
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