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Steinau, Germany [B 4580] • Photograph

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Summary

[General description] Locals pose for the photographer near the Steinau Council Chamber. In the background, the spire of St. Katherine's Church is partially obscured by trees. Steinau is the birthplace of Johann Menge, 1788-1852 Geologist and linguist and author of "Mineral Kingdom of South Australia". [On back of photograph] 'Steinau a.d. Kinzig. Germany / Rathaus, dalinter die Katharinekirche' (Another hand) 'Birthplace of Johann Menge, 1788-1852 / Council chamber with St. Katherine's Church beyond.'

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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

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Digitisation information

Date

08/06/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,168 x 2,308 pixels (7.3 MP)

Size

7.34 MB

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