Mummies in Nineteenth Century America : Ancient Egyptians as Artifacts

by Robert Singerman , S.J. Wolfe

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 0786439416

ISBN-13 9780786439416

Publisher McFarland & Co Inc

Imprint McFarland & Co Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Oct 28th, 2009

Print length 304 Pages

Weight 430 grams

Dimensions 22.90 x 15.20 x 1.90 cms

Product Classification: Museology & heritage studies Egyptian archaeology / Egyptology

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Examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre - 1900 America - how they got here, what happened to them afterwards, and how they were perceived by the public and archaeologists. This book reveals the progression of American interest in mummies as curiosities, commodities, and cultural lessons.

This work examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre-1900 America: how they got here, what happened to them, and how they were perceived by the public and by archaeologists. Collected newspaper accounts and other documents reveal the progression of American interest in mummies as curiosities, commodities, and cultural lessons. Numerous mummies which no longer exist are identified, and commentary on mummy coffins and a discussion of methods of public exhibition are included.

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