Grand Cañon, Colorado River, Near Paria Creek, Looking East
Grand Cañon, Colorado River, Near Paria Creek, Looking East

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Grand Cañon, Colorado River, Near Paria Creek, Looking East,

1872

William H. Bell, 1830–1910; born Liverpool, United Kingdom; died Philadelphia, PA; active Philadelphia, PA
2001-308

Information

Title
Grand Cañon, Colorado River, Near Paria Creek, Looking East
Dates

1872

Maker
William H. Bell
Medium
Albumen print
Dimensions
27.4 x 19.6 cm. (10 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.) mount: 46 x 35.5 cm. (18 1/8 x 14 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds
Object Number
2001-308
Inscription
Printed on mount, above image, center: WAR DEPARTMENT/ CORPS OF ENGINEERS. U.S. ARMY Printed on mount, above image, upper left corner: Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian. Printed on mount, above image, upper right corner: Expedition of 1872-Lieut. Geo.M.Wheeler, Commanding. Printed on mount, below image, lower left corner: W.Bell, Phot. Printed on mount, below image, lower right corner: No. 8. Printed on mount, below image: GRAND CAÑON, COLORADO RIVER, NEAR PARIA CREEK, LOOKING EAST.
Type
photographs, black-and-white photographs

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