Image ID: SIL-SIL28-176-04
Cite this: Bullock, W. (William). 1824. A descriptive catalogue of the exhibition, entitled Ancient and Modern Mexico : containing a panoramic view of the present city, specimens of the natural history of New Spain : models of its vegetable produce, habitations, costume, &c. &c. : and of .., London : Printed for the proprietors.
Supplied Caption: Smithson returned briefly to London in 1825-26, to put his papers in order and write his will. While in the city, he visited this very fashionable exhibition, at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly. The show featured a diorama and a Mexican native, who is shown here in the center of the picture talking to one of the visitors.
Original Caption: View of the Exhibition of Ancient and Modern Mexico