Pre-Columbian Objects (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1957 September 6 - 1957 October 27

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in September 6,1957 and closed October 27, 1957. Located in Section 5, Floor 2 in the Corner Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Pre-Columbian Objects" was an exhibition of photographs of pre-Columbian objects taken by photographer, Lee Bolton.

Summary

"Pre-Columbian Objects" was an exhibition of photographs of pre-Columbian objects taken by photographer, Lee Bolton. Mr. Bolton photographed sculpture, pots and figurines done by civilizations of Mexico from 1000 BC to the Spanish Conquest. Some of the original pieces photographed were included in the exhibit. The forty-four black-and-white prints were on view in the Corner Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History from September 6 through October 27, 1957.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, September 6, 1955. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Corner Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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