Smith, John Shaw
Irish (1811-1873)

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: Propylea, Acropolis
SERIES TITLE: Group of negatives organized by the photographer, entitled "Athens"

October 1851
calotype negative
17.2 x 22.7 cm. (irreg.)
Gift of Alden Scott Boyer
GEH NEG: 28021
81:1683:0178

OLD GEH NUMBER: 13574-178

INSCRIPTION: verso (in ink) "The Propylea or entrance to the Acropolis built 437 Before Christ. Athens 1851"

NOTES: Two slips at upper corners. Waxed for printing. Retouched with black ink. Catalogued 5/92, MAP.

SUBJECTS:
architecture, temple
architecture, entrance