The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Title:
The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Object type:
scientific tools
Materials:
metals, glass
Theme:
travel, exploration and research
Legend:
Binoculars made by "Nunc Video. Watson Optician. Pall Mall, London under the Colonnade".
This item belonged to the traveller Henry M. Stanley (1841-1904), and is now part of the Henry M. Stanley Collection of Memorabilia, that his son Denzil M. Stanley donated to the Museum in 1954. Along with other objects, it records Stanley's travels in Africa, and the Victorian era.
This item belonged to the traveller Henry M. Stanley (1841-1904), and is now part of the Henry M. Stanley Collection of Memorabilia, that his son Denzil M. Stanley donated to the Museum in 1954. Along with other objects, it records Stanley's travels in Africa, and the Victorian era.
Place of production:
Western Europe
Original owner:
Henry Morton Stanley (°1841 - †1904)
Date of acquisition:
1954-08-18
Dimensions:
11,5 cm x 34 cm x 5 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1954.72.6