The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Title:
The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Object type:
ornament > jewel / body ornament > juwel > necklace
Materials:
tooth, cotton, vegetal fibre
Theme:
travel, exploration and research
Legend:
Necklace made of amulets consisting of eight rectangular cloth-covered pieces, and a wart hog tooth, covered with cotton thread.
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:
circa 5 cm x 4 cm
Technique:
weave - spin
Inventory number:
HO.1954.72.137