The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Title:
The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Object type:
weapon to throw > spear
Materials:
wood, metals
Theme:
travel, exploration and research
Legend:
Spear with long notched shaft.
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.
Original owner:
Henry Morton Stanley (°1841 - †1904)
Date of acquisition:
1954-08-18
Dimensions:
113 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1954.72.63