Letters, to various recipients, written by Frederick John Horniman and relating to the early history of the Museum and to land owned by Horniman. Included are letters sent to Joseph Kemp, a building contractor, who carried out work for the Horniman's throughout the 1890s, including at the Museum.
Letters written by Frederick John Horniman, 1893-1902
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Photograph of 'The new canteen'
object | ARC/BH/BOO/012/001/001/006
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Making the warp
object | ARC/HMG/RS/STANFIELD/536/001
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Black and white negative of large boat pulled between buildings on dock and large grass-covered cement dock
object | ARC/GUP/006/072
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Receipt
object | ARC/HMG/CM/009/001/F03/015
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