Mummies in nineteenth century America
Subtitle: ancient Egyptians as artifacts
By: S.J. Wolfe, with Robert Singerman ; foreword by Bob Brier.
Contributors: Singerman, Robert.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780786439416
Subjects: Mummies -- Egypt; Mummies -- United States -- Exhibitions -- History -- 19th century; Mummies -- Collection and preservation -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Description: "This work examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre-1900 America--how they got here, what happened to them, and how they were perceived. Collected newspaper accounts and other documents reveal the progression of American interest in mummies. Numerous mummies are identified, and commentary on mummy coffins and discussion of methods of public exhibition are included"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.