1962 Press Photo Yurt Felt Tent of Nomads in Outer Mongolia - nec98356

Yurt Felt Tent of Nomads in Outer Mongolia - the Mongolians claim that yurts can be dismantled in 40 minutes. When the heavy felt mantle on the frame is lifted, the under wooden cross structure isn't taken apart, but is merely folded up by pushing it back horizontally from a singe doorway.

Photo is dated 1962.

Photo measures 9 x 7 inches.