One short article describing the number of visitors at the museum “a large company”. The unnamed author also goes into detail about the physical changes that have been made to the museum “some new rooms”. The article is complimentary about Mr Horniman’s collection, noting the artefacts as “beautiful things, and also calling the collection “unique”.
Press Cutting: Description of refurbishments made to the Horniman Museum
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Cooking pots for sale in the market
Glass lantern slide showing North Hall looking north from south end of the balcony, 1911
Children washing
Eric McGavin demonstrating the clarinet to students visiting the Boosey & Hawkes Museum
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