Submitted by dbrownin on Mon, 08/09/2021 - 12:16

From our Current Special Exhibit


Joseph Lindon Smith

The Persepolis Paintings

A set of 8 postcards 5" x 7"

Joseph Lindon Smith (American, 1863-1950) was invited to Persepolis by James Henry Breasted, founder of the Oriental Institute, to join the OI Iranian/Persian Expecition (1931-39).  The goal of the excavation was to rigorously document and preserve the site for perpetuity.  

 

 

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Price
15.00
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Gifts
Order Number
49887
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