Edo designations mentioned
Institution data
| Institution field | Value |
|---|---|
Filename | 18990523_Webster_to_AVH_Benin_001.JPG |
MAA Archive Reference | Doc.511 |
Sender | William Downing Webster |
Recipient | Anatole Andreas Aloys von Hügel |
Date | 1899/05/23 |
Text | Oxford House, Bicester, Oxon. May 23rd 1899 On approval To the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge Dr. to W.D. Webster Late of Lancaster. Collector of Ethnological Specimens, European & Eastern Arms and Armour. Illustrated Catalogue issued every two months, and Sketches of any Weapons in Stock sent on application. Commissions Executed in any part of the Country, and any Specimens procured for Collectors Designer of Memorial Brasses, Stained Glass, Church Decoration, and all kinds of Ornamental Work. √6934 Benin bronze figure No.27 Cat. 21 7.10.0 √5440 do do mask 30.0.0 √6365 do do do No.63 Cat. 18 35.0.0 FJ √6579 do do do No.64 Cat. 18 35.0.0 √5872 do do do No.56 Cat. 18 25.0.0 √6688 do do figure No.75 Cat. 18 35.0.0 √6397 do ivory war horn brass mounts No.137 Cat. 21 5.0.0 √6901 do bronze bird No.14 Cat. 21 4.0.0 √6906 do do palaver stick No.11 Cat. 21 3.0.0 √6907 do do ceremonial staff No.25 Cat. 21 4.10.0 √6880 do do pipe No.7 Cat. 21 1.10.0 185/10 |
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