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Steinau, Germany [B 4577] • Photograph

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Summary

[General description] Panoramic view of Steinau, Hesse, Germany, dating back to the eigth century. This ancient town is nestled on the banks of the River Kinzig and is surrounded by a patchwork quilt of farmland with forest in the distance. It is the birthplace of Johann Menge, 1788 -1852, Geologist and linguist, author of "Mineral Kingdom of South Australia" [On back of photograph] 'Steinau a.d. Kinzig / Germany / Gesant. Ausicht. (Birthplace of Johann Menge / 1788-1852 / Panoramic views).'

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Physical description

Photograph; 17.5 cm x 12.4 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1927

Collection

Part of Steinau Collection

Subject

Menge, Johannes, 1788-1852 -- Homes and haunts
Cities and towns -- Germany
Panoramas

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Digitisation information

Date

08/06/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,183 x 2,300 pixels (7.3 MP)

Size

7.35 MB

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