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Paintings In this scene Thomas Edison’s Mexican‑American heritage is symbolized by the Chichimeca corn goddess who whispers the secrets of the ancient builders and inventors in his ear. UC San Diego Library, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175 (https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/contact) Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California) Los Angeles Valley College
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2,754 feet (entire mural)
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ark:/20775/bb8843099s
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Mural painting and decoration History Chichimecs Goddesses Symbolism Narrative art Bridges Pyramids Cityscapes (representations) California Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931
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