Catalogue of Pictures 1895

Catalogue of Pictures and Objects of Art, exhibited at The Larmer Grounds 1895

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Catalogue of Pictures and Objects of Art,
exhibited at
The Larmer Grounds,
From September 2nd to September 9th, 1895

London
Harrison and Sons, St Martin's Lane
Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty

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Preface

In this Exhibition none of the objects were taken from the Museum, but some of the recent additions not yet added to the Museum were exhibited. The whole of the specimens were the property of persons living in the neighbourhood, and a great part of them were of home construction.

The Exhibition was open during the Sports, on the 4th of September, and the remainder of the week; and it may be computed that of the 14,000 estimated to have been present on that occasion, about one-half must have seen the exhibits, as a continual stream of visitors went through the rooms from about 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. On the other days of the week, 931 persons were registered as visiting the Larmer Grounds, all of whom passed through the rooms. So that at least 7,931 persons must have seen the objects exhibited.

Some of the objects were of considerable value, and this list is circulated as a means of thanking the Exhibitors.

The rooms have since been devoted to the accommodation of the Members of the Rushmore-Larmer Golf Club.

A. Pitt-Rivers.

Rushmore
March 16th, 1896.

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Catalogue of
Pictures and Objects of Art
Exhibited in the
Two New Rooms Adjoining the Lodge
at the
Larmer Grounds
And in
The Temple on the Lawn,
From Monday Sept 2nd, to Monday, September 9th, 1895,
with recent additions to the Museum.

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Pictures

Oil Colours

1. View of the Temple in the Larmer Grounds. By Mr Yeend King, R.I.
2. Purchase of Remounts in Rohilcund, East India. By Maj.-Gen. Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
3. The Grey Mare and Colts, Gorwell, Dorset. By Mr F. Whitehead. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
4. R. Davidge, Caretaker, Larmer. By Mr. G.F.W. Johnson.
5. On the Stour, Blandford. By Miss Clara Green, Blandford.
6. Fittleford Mill, near Sturminster Newton. By Miss Clara Green, Blandford.

Water Colours

7. Minchington from the Larmer Road. By Mr. Yeend King, R.I.
8. Street in Cerne Abbas. By Mr. Yeend King, R.I.
9. The Manor House, Cerne Abbas. By Mr. Yeend King, R.I.

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10. The Mill Stream, Cerne Abbas, Dorset. By Mr. Yeend King, R.I.
11. Bridge of Boats over the Jumna. By Maj.-General Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
12. Rajpoots in Rohilcund, East India. By Maj.-General Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
13. Hurdwar on the Ganges. By Maj.-General Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
14. Lighthouse at Point de Galle, Ceylon. By Maj.-General Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
15. Octroi House at Nznee Tal, the Himalayas. By Maj.-General Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
16. Gipsy's Hut in the Neilgherry Hills, India. By Maj.-General Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
17. Well, N.W. Provinces, India. By Maj.-General Sir Charles D'Oyle, Bart.
18. Lady Ligonier, a Copy of the Picture by Gainsborough at Rushmore. By Mr Alex. Pitt.
19. Garden, Muntham Court, Worthing. By Mr Alex. Pitt.
20. Spettisbury Farm. By Mr Alex. Pitt.
21. Crawford Bridge. By Mr Alex. Pitt.
22. Langton Lodge. By Mr Alex. Pitt.
23. Blandford. By Mr Alex. Pitt.
24. Vale of Wardour from the Berwick Road. By Mr Douglas Pitt.
25. Tollard Royal from the Larmer Road.  By Mr Douglas Pitt.
26. Farm in Wardour Castle.  By Mr Douglas Pitt.
27. Salisbury Cathedral.  By Mr Douglas Pitt.
28. Harnham Bridge.  By Mr Douglas Pitt.
29. Durweston Mill.  By Mr Douglas Pitt.
30. Old Horton Church. By Miss M. Burnard, Exhibited by Mrs Cartwright, Upwood.
31. A Coast View in Suffolk. Exhibited and  painted by Miss M. Burnard.
32. Pont-sur-Yonne. Exhibited and  painted by Miss M. Burnard.
33. Yarmouth. Exhibited and  painted by Miss M. Burnard.
34. Farnham. By Mr. C.W. Gray. Exhibited by Mr. Albert Lawes
35. Gold Hill, Shaftesbury. By Mr. C.E. Flower. Exhibited by Mr. T.E. Gatehouse, Ludwell.

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Medallion

36. Medallion of Miss E.A. Castleman. 1895. By Miss Shaw. Exhibited by Miss Castleman.

Mosaics

37. Reproduction of Byzantine Mosiac Picture, representing the Madonna Cistiana. From the original in the Church of Santa Maria, in the Via Lata, Rome. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
38. Reproduction of Byzantine Mosiac Picture, representing the Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso. From the original picture in Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Photographs

39. Trees in Sandringham Park with House in distance. Photographed and exhibited by Lady Dalton Fitzgerald.
40. The Countess of Warwick's Herd of Jerseys in Easton Park. Photographed and exhibited by Lady Dalton Fitzgerald.
41. Jack, Son of the Knight of Kerry. Copied and exhibited by Lady Dalton Fitzgerald.

Engravings

42. Woodcut, Chalbury Hill. Published by Ackermans in 1815. Exhibited by Rev. G. Billington, Chalbury.
43. Engraving of a Railway Train, with an engine like Puffing Billy in South Kensington Museum. Dated 1825. Exhibited by Rev. G. Billington, Chalbury.

Embroideries

44. Guipure Lace. Worked and exhibited by Miss Alexander, London.
45. Indian Embroidery. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
46. Two Pieces of Tapestry. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
47. Two Bags, ornamented with beads, by the Natives of Old Calabar. Exhibited by Rev. G. Billington, Chalbury.

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48. Bag made by the Natives of Old Calabar. Exhibited by Rev. G. Billington, Chalbury.
49. Sampler, worked by Sarah Brown of Chalbury in 1832. Exhibited by Rev. G. Billington, Chalbury.
50. A Bed Cover, worked on Roman Satin; early English Embroidery. Copied from an original design in the possession of the Bentinck Family. Worked and exhibited by Lady Blackett.
51. Two Tablecloths, Indian Pattern. Made and exhibited by Miss Castleman.
52. Shawl, Oriental Embroidery. Exhibited by T. Dewfall, Signalman, Sturminster Newton.
53. Morocco Needlework. 1892. Exhibited by Mrs John du Boulay.
54. Embroidered Tablecloth. Made and exhibited by Lady Dalton Fitzgerald.
55. Embroidery, worked by Mrs Gatehouse's mother. Exhibited by Mr T.E. Gatehouse, Ludwell.
56. Blotting Book, worked by Mrs F. Foster. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
57. Bed-spread, Old English Design. Made and exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
58. Copy of an Old Court Dress. Made and exhibited by Miss Carr Glyn.
59. Old Embroidery. Made and exhibited by Miss Carr Glyn.
60. D'Oyleys. Made and exhibited by Miss L. Green, Blandford.
61. Guipure Lace Tablecloth. Made and exhibited by Miss L. Green.
62. Silk Embroidery. Made and exhibited by Mrs Kemble, Berwick.
63. Child's Frock. Made and exhibited by Mrs A. Lawes.
64. Three Embroideries. Family Relics. Exhibited by Mr. J.C. Mansel-Pleydell.
65. Chinese Embroidered Tablecloth. Exhibited by Mrs Phelps, Berwick.
66. Embroidered Curtain. Made and exhibited by Mrs. Pitt.
67. Ten D'Oyleys. Made and exhibited by Mrs William Pitt.
68. Embroidery. Made and exhibited by Mrs William Pitt.
69. Spanish Embroidery. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
70. Ancient Egyptian or Coptic Tapestry; from Echmin, Egypt. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
71. Old Embroidered Silk Pouches. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

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72. Old Embroidered Velvet Pouches. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
73. Baby's Monthly Gown. Exhibited by Miss Rowe.
74. Sofa Cover, Cream Satin Sheeting worked all over with two shades of Blue Silk. Made and exhibited by Mrs Scott.
75. Tablecloth made out of an Indian Shawl. By Miss A. Scott.
76. Linen Tablecloth, worked with White Flax. Made and exhibited by Miss Kate Scott.
77. Linen Tablecloth, worked with Yellow Silk. Made and exhibited by Miss Marcia Scott.
78. Line Tablecloth, worked with Blue Silk. Made and exhibited by Miss Patience Scott.
79. Embroidered Waistcoat. Exhibited by Mr. N. Tatchell, Ludwell.

Relics of Old Cranborne Chase

80. Orders for the Chase Hounds, A.D. 1713. Hung up at Rushmore, and exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
81. Night Dress of Deer Keeper, formerly used in the Chase. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
82. Leather Armour and Quarter Staff of the Deer Keepers, formerly used in the Chase. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
83. Three Cutlasses or Hangers used by the Keepers of Cranborne Chase. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
84. Two Swingles formerly used by Deer Stealers and Keepers in the Chase. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers
85. Swingle formerly used by Deer Stealers and Keepers in the Chase. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers
86. Two Beehive Helmets formerly used by  Deer Keepers in the Chase. Exhibited by Mrs Castleman.
87. Large Knife for Cutting up Deer in Cranborne Chase. Exhibited by Lord Arundell of Wardour.

Busts and Statuettes

88. Pitt. From a Bust at Rushmore. By Captain William Pitt, Grenadier Guards.
89. Mr. Herbert Spencer. From a Bust by Boehm. By Captain William Pitt, Grenadier Guards.

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90. Monk and Girl; Terracotta. By Giovanni Mollica. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Metal Work

91. Silver Cup, Russian inlaid Niello Work. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
92. Small Shield, Inlaid Cashmere Work.  Exhibited by Lady Baker.
93. Tanjore Bowl. India. Exhibited by Miss Billingham, Chalbury.
94. Copper Killotte or Chunam Box from Ceylon, Inlaid with Silver. Exhibited by Mrs Farquharson.
95. Indian Lotah and Cover of Silver and Copper. From Tanjore. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
96. Indian Lotah of Silver and Brass. From Tripati. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
97. Gold inlaid on Iron, Kuft Ghari Work. Sialkote, Punjaub, India. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
98. Japanese Iron Dish, Inlaid with Gold. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
99. Sassinian (Old Persian) Mirrors. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
100. Pewter Plates. From Zurich, Switzerland. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Enamels

101. Transparent Surface Enamel on Copper; laid on thin, so as to show the lustre of the copper through the enamel. Japanese Modern. A process of enamelling newly-invented in Japan. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
102. Russian Surface Enamel. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
103. Ducks. Surface Enamel. Japanese. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
104. Silver Koro, ornamented with Cloisonné and Surface Enamel. Japanese. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers
105. Silver Koro, ornamented with Cloisonné Enamel. Japanese. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
106. Cloisonné Enamelled Candlestick. XII Century.  Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

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107. Champlevé Enamel Crucifix. XII or XIII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
108. Two Byzantine Champlevé Enamel Crucifixes. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
109. Reliquary of Champlevé Enamel, representing the Magi visiting Mary and Jesus. XIII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
110. Snail and Vase of Champlevé Enamel. Japanese. Archaic style. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
111. Bird and Vase of Champlevé Enamel. Japanese. Archaic style. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
112. Peacock, Champlevé Enamel. Japanese. Archaic style. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
113. Leaf of a Diptych in Bronze Gilt, Enamelled, representing the Legend of St George and the Dragon. In front  a female figure wearing a coronet, in the attitude of supplication. XIV Century. Probably of English Work. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
114. Reproduction of Brooch of late Celtic Period, in the Farnham Museum. Reproduced in Japan. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
115. Turkish Brass-gilt Enamel Hand Warmer. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
116. Chinese Champlevé Enamel Hand Warmer. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Lacquers

117. Skull with Imps dancing over it. Japanese Lacquer. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
118. Old Japanese Lacquer; Black and Gold.  Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
119. Japanese Lacquer Box. Inlaid with Awabi Shell. Modern.  Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
120. Lacquered Stag's Horn. Japanese.  Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
121. Japanese Lacquer. XVII Century.  Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
122. Kogo, or Perfume Box of Tsui-shui Lacquer. Japanese. XVII Century.  Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

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123. Carved "Guri" Lacquer Kogo, or Perfume Box. Japanese. XVIII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
124. Carved Red Lacquer Perfume Box. Chinese. XVIII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
125. Perfume Koro of Carved Red Lacquer on Lead, with Jade Ornament on Lid. Chinese. XVI Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
126. English Lacquer on Metal. End of the XVIII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
127. English Lacquer on Wood. End of the XVIII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Glass

128. Bohemian Glass. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
129. Bohemian Glass. From Dresden. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
130. Nuremburg Glass. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
131. Old Red and White Glass Drinking Vessel, with initials A.P.R. From Carlsbad. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
132. Glass Bottle, found in digging a grave in Chalbury Graveyard, by Aaron Poore, at a depth of four feet, August, 1895. Exhibited by Rev. G. Billington, Chalbury.

Pottery

133. Bellarmine Jug. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
134. Roman Tegula, found with Roman Remains by Lady Baker on General Pitt-Rivers's property at Shroton. The mark of the cross, within a circle, roughly inscribed with the point of the finger, appears undoubtedly to be the Christian emblem used by the Romans in this part of England, and which prevails on Stone Crosses in the south and west of Great Britain. It has, also, the impression of a dog's foot. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
135. Cingalese Pottery. Exhibited by Mrs. Farquharson, Eastbury.
136. Pottery made and exhibited by Messrs Carter & Co., Decorative Art Potters, Poole, Dorset.

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137 Bikanir Pottery. Presented by Surgeon-Major Hendley. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
The vase is first overlaid with successive coatings of liquid clay, applied with a brush and worked into a raised pattern, then gilt and painted.
138. De Morgan Ware. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
139. De Morgan Ware, with Copper Lustre. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
140. Two Remarkable Specimens of Silver Lustre. De Morgan Ware. Modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
141. Cup of Black Ware (Bucchero). From Chiusi. Etruscan. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Flint and Stone Implements

142. Polished Stone Celt, from Newton Peverill, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. Presented by Mrs Cartwright. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
143. Palaeolithic Flint Implement, found in the Broome Gravels, near Axminster. Presented by Mr. James Ralls, Bridport, 1895. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
144. Palaeolithic Chert Implement, from the Broome Gravels, near Axminster. Presented by Mr. James Ralls, Bridport, 1894. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
145. Palaeolithic Implement, found at Winton, Bournemouth. Presented by Mr. Thomas Ryan, 1895. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Weapons

146. Russian Dagger, 1831. Exhibited by Major du Boulay.
147. Cingalese Knife. Exhibited by Mrs Farquharson, Eastbury.
148. Knife, about 100 years old, probably made at Matale, in the Kandian District of Ceylon. Exhibited by Lord Stanmore.
149. Knife, about 200 years old, probably made at Matale, in the Kandian District of Ceylon. Exhibited by Lord Stanmore.
150. Sword Stick, the blade dated 1414, used by the miners of Beckstein as late as the XVII Century. Obtained at Gastein, 1882. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

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Silver and Gilt Objects

151. Norwegian Silver Cup. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
152. Pendant of Norwegian Coins. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
153. Silver Tureen, presented to Mrs Siddons by the lawyers of Edinburgh in the year 1784, the year in which she was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, as "The Tragic Muse." Exhibited by Mr. Mark Beaufoy.
154. Silver Cup, weighing 31 ounces, in which 21 guineas are deposited. Exhibited by Mr. Mark Beaufoy.
155. Silver Goddess Parvati, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
156. Silver Sesha, or Snake God, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
157. Silver Indian Gods, Vishnu and Krishna. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
158. Silver Indian God, Krishna. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
159. Silver Indian God, Rama. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
160. Silver Bali, or Monkey God, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
161. Silver Hyderabad Work, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
162. Silver Ajmere Work, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
163. Silver Cup, Ajmere Work, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
164. Silver Charm Holder, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
165. Silver Old Hyderabad Spice Box, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan.
166. Silver Koro, Inlaid with Coral and Shell, Japanese, modern. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
167. Silver Reliquary, formed as a medallion. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
168. Silver Filagree Oval Frame for Medallion of Virgin and Child. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
169. Silver Case for Buddha's Tooth. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
170. Montenegrin Silver Bowls, Dishes etc. The ornamentation shows a mixture of classical and modern figures. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
171. Silver Crucifix of Archaic Character. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
172. Silver Incense Spoon, Thumer, for pouring Incense into the Thurible. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
173. Silver Lingam Casket with Chain. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

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174. Silver Chest of Drawers. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
175. Silver Clock, Dutch. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
176. Two Silver Scotch Quaitchs. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
177. Burmese Silver-gilt Bowl, with ornamentation in bas-relief, representing Scenes in the Life of Buddha. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
Explanation of the Scenes in the Life of Buddha on the Burmese Bowl, by Mr. Rhys Davids.
1. Image of the Buddha - on a lotus throne - worshipped by various people.
2. The Bodisat riding out.
3. Marriage of the Bodisat
4. The Bodisat Gotama goes into the sleeping-room of his wife to have a last look before he departs. Women attendants lie asleep. A harp rests against the wall.
5. Gotama has left home on his horse Kauthaka. The attendant (Channa, by name) is leading the horse away, while his young master with his sword cuts off his own hair (sign of embracing the religious life).
6. The young Gotama watching the Ascetics in the woods at Uruvela.
7. After he had given up austerities, Gotama, abandoned by his followers, sits under a tree. Sujátá, daughter of the neighbouring headman, mistakes him for the Tree God, and gives him an offering of milk and rice in a bowl. Her attendant Puma is behind.
8. Mara, the evil one, and his wicked angels attack Gotama as he is seated under the tree (after known as the Tree of Wisdom).
9 & 10. The Buddha visited by a lady and her son, probably his own wife and their son Rahula.
178. Brass Gilt Plate from Ceylon, brought home and presented to General Pitt-Rivers by Mr H.R. Farquharson, M.P., on his last voyage. The peculiarity of the ornamentation, consists in the circular band of interlaced snakes and animals; which is not found in any other part of India, and it somewhat resembles Saxon and Scandinavian work.
179. Silver-gilt Dish from Ceylon, with ornamentation similar to the above specimen. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
180. Silver Dish made at Kegalla, Province of Sabaragamuwa, Ceylon, 1886. The peculiarity of the ornamentation consists in the circular band of interlaced snakes and animals, which is not

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found in any other part of India, and it somewhat resembles Saxon and Scandinavian work. Exhibited by Lord Stanmore.
The last specimen, though not strictly local, was exhibited by Lord Stanmore, who was at Rushmore at the time. It is believed that the three last specimens are the only examples of this kind of Ceylon ornamentation in the country.

Personal Ornaments

181. Three Combs of Tortoise-shell and Horn. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
182. Greek Snake Bracelet 1842. Exhibited by Mrs. John du Boulay.
183. Greek Gilt Buckle. Exhibited by Mrs. John du Boulay.
184. Silver Toe Ring, India. Exhibited by Mrs Geoghegan
185. Two Silver Necklaces worn by the Natives of India. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
186. Silver Kabyle Brooch from Algeria. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
187. Silver Penannular Brooch. Found at Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Ireland. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
188. Two Scandinavian Bronze Brooches. From Pier-o-waal, Orkney. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
189. Early Spiral Bronze Armlet. From Pergamus. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

Carvings

190. Norwegian Dahl. Used by the Peasants of the Romsdal to carry their Food when on a Journey. Exhibited by Mr. Mark Beaufoy.
191. Chip Carving. Two Covers for Blotter. Made and exhibited by Miss Kemble, Berwick.
192. Persian Wood Carved Coffee and Sugar Box. Inscribed with the name of the Maker, and dated "Hegira 1155," equivalent to our Era 1738. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
193. Japanese Carving. Made at Tokio. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
194. Japanese Ivory Carving. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
195. Fretwork Clock. Made by F. Adams, Handley.

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196. Fretwork Bracket. Made by F. Adams, Handley.
197. Fretwork Pipe Rack and Frame. Made by G. Paulley, Cerne Abbas.
198. Two Carvings. By Mr. Laws. Exhibited by Mr. W.T. Haime.
199. Fretwork done by Boys belonging to Sturminster Newton Technical Class, including a Model of the Tower Bridge, Ink-stand, Handkerchief Box, Shelves, two Wall Pockets, Book Slide, Corner Bracket, and Basket.

Miscellaneous

200. Piece of the First Atlantic Cable. Exhibited by Mrs. Arnold.

201. Facsimile in Crystal of the Celebrated Pitt Diamond. Thomas Pitt, born A.D. 1653, died A.D 1726, was grandson of Thomas Pitt, younger brother of Sir William Pitt, ancestor of the Rivers Branch of the Pitt Family. He was grandfather of William Pitt, first Earl of Chatham. He was Governor of Fort St. George in Madras, and there purchased for 48,000 pagodas, or £20,400, this celebrated Diamond, weighing 127 carats, which he afterwards sold to the King of France for £135,000. Exhibited by Lord Arundell of Wardour.
202. Italian Lamp. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
203. Black Jack. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
204. Dervish's Staff. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
205. Eikon from Sebastopool. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
206. Three Small Brass Saucepans. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
207. Four Inlaid Turkish Bath Slippers. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
208. Ink Horn. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
209. Hour Glass from Salzburg. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
210. Old Calendar. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
211. Norwegian Inlaid Powder Flask. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
212. Card Case, with Specimens of Work in Hair. Exhibited by Lady Baker.
213. Russian Slippers, 1831. Exhibited by Mrs. John du Boulay.
214. Slippers from Sicily, 1842. Exhibited by Mrs. John du Boulay.
215. Drinking Gourd used in Sicily. Exhibited by Mrs. John du Boulay.
216. Indian Box. Exhibited by Mrs. John du Boulay.
217. Old Newspapers. Exhibited by Mrs. Farquharson, Eastbury.

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218. Old Fan painted on Chicken Skin. Exhibited by Mrs. Farquharson, Eastbury.
219. Collection of Butterflies (36 Varieties). Made in Cranborne Chase by Mr Harold Gray, 1889-1892.
220. Chime Clock. Exhibited by Mr. A. Hallett, Sturminster Newton.
221. Model of a Steam Roundabout. Made and exhibited by Messrs. J. Farris and Son, Shaftesbury.
222. Model of a Traction Engine. Made and exhibited by Messrs. J. Farris and Son, Shaftesbury.
223. Chinese Bronze Incense Burner. Ming Dynasty; prior to 1660. Exhibited by Mr. W. Moss King.
224. Two Bronze Vases of the Ming Dynasty. Chinese. Exhibited by Mr. W. Moss King.
225. Bronze Frog. Japanese. Exhibited by Mr. W. Moss King.
226. Gilt and Embroidered Armour of Japanese Daimio. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
227. Ancient Japanese Bronze Vessel. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
228. Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell. Japanese. XVI Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
229. Ancient Japanese Bronze Sacrificial or Pledging Cups. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
230. Old Japanese Bronze Candlestick, representing a Beacon. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
231. Old Japanese Bronze Candlestick, with Stork and Leaves. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
232. Oriental Powder Flask. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
233. Wooden Russian Drinking Vessel; silver-mounted. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
234. Brass Incense Holder. There is a similar specimen in silver in the Cluny Museum, Paris. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
235. Wrought Iron Crucifix. Obtained at Nuremburg. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
236. Vessel coated with Leather and Silver. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
237. Black Jack. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
238. Two Tankards. German. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
239. English Tankard. XVII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.

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240. Pewter Vase. Dated 1698. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
241. Pewter Flagon. Dated 1712. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
242. Pewter Flagon. Dated 1727. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
243. Cup constructed out of a Human Skull, with inscription in Greek; "Drink ere you take on this dust." Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
244. Skull of Flathead Indian. From Marmaduke Island, 200 miles up the Colombia River. Artificially compressed. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
245. Fetish Altar Dish. West Africa. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
246. Two Stone Spinning Tops. From Murray or Mer, New Guinea. The figures painted in primitive colours on one of them represent two men holding fish baskets ready for a rush into the water. The top is spun by twisting the wooden stick between the two flat hands. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
247. Gothic Ivory Casket. XIV Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
248. Ivory Custodian mounted with Bronze. XIV Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
249. Bronze Figures. Siam. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
250. Dancing Girls. French. Empire Period. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
251. Equestrian Figure of a Knight, clad in chain mail and surcoat, wearing cylindrical helmet with cross-shaped opening, and the Pryck spur, mounted on a piebald charger. The whole cast hollow to serve as a vessel. XIII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
252. Old Chased Bronze Dorgé. Used by the Buddhist Llamas of Thibet in their devotions. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
253. Buddhist Ola Book, with chased silver covers, representing the annual Buddhist festival of the Perahera, held on the first full moon between July 15 and August 15. Made by Don Gabriel Devapura Ratna Badal Arachchi, in the Galle District, Ceylon. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
Explanation of the Ornamental Figures on the Binding of this Ola, by Mr Rhys Davids.
The Pera Haera (that is the carrying round) is a festival which used to be celebrated every year at Kandy, in Ceylon, and in which the sacred tooth was carried from the Dalvada Maligawa to Pera

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Deniya. In this silver work the central object is the little bell-shaped Dagaba of gold (of which there is a specimen in silver in this exhibition No 169) on the back of the central elephant. To the left of the elephants (on front) are - first, the temple band, then the retainers in uniform. One figure in comic mask, &c., is dancing. Behind the elephants are the principal headmen. First the Dewa Nelame, with a small umbrella, being held from behind, over his head, and then three Disawes. Behind the headmen are the retainers and another dancer in masquerade. There is a very good account of the Pera Haera (with a striking illustration) in Forbes's "Ceylon."
254. Cheek-piece of Irish Bridle Bit. XII Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
255. Cheek-piece of Irish Bridle Bit. IX or X Century. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
256. Late Celtic Bridle Bit. Ireland. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
257. Bronze Axe with a Fylfot cast on the side. Northern Greece. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
258. Stone Mould in Syenite, for casting Bronze Celts. One face is carved for making a single looped socketed celt; the other for making a double looped celt. From Bulford, near Amesbury. From the Duke Collection. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
259. Bronze Trumpet. Found in Drumabest Bog, Kilraught, County Antrim, Ireland. This trumpet is one of four found together, two of which are in the possession of General Pitt-Rivers, the other being in the Museum at Farnham. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
260. Modern Basket, made by a Nubian woman of Elephantine. Obtained by the Rev. Greville Chester. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
261. Ancient Egyptian Basket, from a tomb at Koorneh, Thebes. Obtained by the Rev. Greville Chester. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
The last two specimens are exhibited for the purpose of showing the close resemblance between the Ancient Egyptian and Modern Egyptian mode of Basket-making.
262. Wooden Box, to hold a Wren, when carried in procession in some parts of Wales, on St. Stephen's Day. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
The Cutty Wren is a Pembrokeshire Twelfth Night custom, prevailing commonly during the last century, but now nearly extinct. A wren was

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placed in a little box with glass windows at each end; this contrivance was ornamented with ribbons, hoisted on two long poles (sedan-chair fashion) and carried round the town by four strong men, who affected to find their burden heavy.
Stopping at intervals they sang a long ballad, taking the form of question and answer, as in the ballad of "Cock Robin," and describing the method of shooting the wren, cutting it up, and finally boiling it, in which the following is a sample:-

"'Oh, where are you going?' says Milder to Melder,
'Oh, where are you going?' says the younger to the elder;
'Oh, I cannot tell,' says Festel to Fose,
'We're going to the woods,' said John the Red Nose.

'We're going,' etc.

"'Oh, what will you do there?' says Milder to Melder,
'Oh, what will you do there?' says the younger to the elder'
'Oh, I do not know,' says Festel to Fose,
'To shoot the Cutty Wren,' says John the Red Nose.
'To shoot,' etc.

263. Two Badges of the Pitt Club; obverse and reverse. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
264. Two Medals of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham; obverse and reverse. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
265. Excavations at Cranborne Chase. Three quarto vols. By General Pitt-Rivers, assisted by his archaeological staff. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
266. Description of King John's House. By General Pitt-Rivers, assisted by his archaeological staff. Exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
267. Craniometer. For the more perfect delineation of human skull and living profile, on a central vertical plane. Contrived and exhibited by General Pitt-Rivers.
The instrument enables a comparison between the human skull and living profile, which cannot be done by the existing method employed by Anthropologists. The measurements are taken from the meatus auditorius, instead of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum, and sliding calipers are used to fix the position of the lateral features.
268. Pair of Shoes. Period of Queen Anne. Exhibited by Mrs. Trew, Alvediston.
269. Two Pairs of Shoes. About 100 years old. Exhibited by Mrs. Trew, Alvediston.

Transcribed by AP, March 2011.

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