The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Title:
The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Object type:
suitcase
Materials:
leather, metals
Theme:
travel, exploration and research
Legend:
Leather trunk. It was part of Henry M. Stanley's travel equipment. A tag glued on the trunk says: "This Portemanteau belonged to H. M. Stanley, it was carried across Africa. It must never be removed from my room and never on any account be used. Dorothy Stanley. Lady Stanley, Richmond Terrace, 2 Whitehall".
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:
75 cm x 42 cm x 22 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1954.72.238