The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Title:
The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Object type:
firearm and ammunition > revolver
Materials:
wood, metals > metal
Theme:
hunting, travel, exploration and research
Legend:
Revolver, Reilly trade-mark. The ordinary grip is replaced by one that can be placed on the shoulder, like a rifle, to shoulder the gun and target with ease.
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:
49 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1954.72.60