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Edward Muhlenpfordt, MITLA (Mexico): Measured drawings for publication of the Mixtec ruins, c.1831-32, Plans, elevations, sections & details, Numbered: PI.1 to PI. 13 with Plate 5 missing, (4) Insc: The Drawing No V, was/missing when they were/purchased by Sir John Soane/GB. Filed with the drawings is a manuscript copy of The/Palaces of the ancient Zapotecos/at Mitla/and some other Antiquities found in/the State of Oajaca/Described/by/Edward Mücklenpfordt/Architect and Engineer/With plates/ 1832
Drawing. SM 83/1/4. ©Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Photo: Ardon Bar-Hama
156130
Reference number
83/1/4
Purpose
Edward Muhlenpfordt, MITLA (Mexico): Measured drawings for publication of the Mixtec ruins, c.1831-32, Plans, elevations, sections & details, Numbered: PI.1 to PI. 13 with Plate 5 missing, (4) Insc: The Drawing No V, was/missing when they were/purchased by Sir John Soane/GB. Filed with the drawings is a manuscript copy of The/Palaces of the ancient Zapotecos/at Mitla/and some other Antiquities found in/the State of Oajaca/Described/by/Edward Mücklenpfordt/Architect and Engineer/With plates/ 1832
Inscribed
The Drawing No V, was/missing when they were/purchased by Sir John Soane/GB
Hand
Edward Muhlenpfordt (1801 - 1853)
Notes
(83/1/1-13) Prov: Purchased by Soane for £12.12.0 on 23 Feb 1835 from HJ Martin (Ledger E p.218)
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