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Scenes of the Hermanos Penitentes, New Mexico [graphic].
BANC PIC 2009.041--PIC
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Title:
Scenes of the Hermanos Penitentes, New MexicoCreator/Contributor:
Cosner, E. W., creatorAbstract:
Scenes of penitent activity of members of Hermanos Penitentes, or the Penitente Brotherhood, in New Mexico. Also depicted
are penitent crosses and adobe structures (moradas?). Taken from a distance, with majority of images depicting penitentes
bearing crosses in outdoor desert setting. Does not include images of crucifixions or self-flagellation.
Date:
ca. 1895 (issued)Subject:
n-us-nmHermanos Penitentes -- Pictorial works
Penitents -- New Mexico -- Photographs
Note:
Attributed to photographer E.W. Cosner by dealer, based on presence of Cosner's name, in ink, on a duplicate photograph elsewhere.
Cosner is known to have photographed activities of the Hermanos Penitentes ca. 1895.
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Type:
graphicAlbumen prints.
Physical Description:
graphic
photoprint
10 photographic prints on card mounts : albumen ; prints 12 x 16 cm., mounts 14 x 19 cm.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 2009.041--PIC