Typed copy of letter from Emslie Horniman to the chairman of London County Council offering his father's museum and land to the people of London
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Moravian Church
Black and white print of man sitting in stilted structure above water on beach with boat pulled up on shore
Slide showing the process of silk string manufacture by Rihzhon Khojakhanov and his family
Black and white print of mass of trees along river with clear skies
Collection Information
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The database sometimes uses language taken from historical documents to help research, which may now appear outdated and even offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
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