Contributors to the founding collection of the Pitt Rivers Museum and Pitt-Rivers' second collection

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B.N.; Biography: All these presumed names that are noted just by initials imply that either the full name was obvious to the writer (and he or she presumed, also apparent to reader) or not known ('cannot be determined').; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Babington, Churchill; Biography: English classical scholar, author, archaeologist and naturalist; Dates: 1821-1889; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churchill_Babington; Collection: Second collection

Baillie-Hamilton, Mary Gavin Pringle; Biography: Mary Gavin Pringle was the daughter of Sir John Pringle of Stichill, 5th Bt. and Lady Elizabeth Maitland Campbell. Source: The peerage; Dates: ?-1911; Collection: Second collection

Baker; Biography: Nothing is known of this man, except he probably lived near Tisbury in Wiltshire, close to Rushmore; we don't even know his first name. There appear to be a large number of Bakers living locally at that time. This one is associated with a tool found in a hedge.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Baker, Amy Susan; Biography: Daughter of Lt-Col. George Marryat. She married Reverend Sir Talbot Hastings Bendall Baker, 3rd Baronet.; Dates: ?-1940; Source: http://thepeerage.com/p8229.htm; Collection: Second collection

Baker, Samuel; Biography: Baker is described in the entry as living in Shaftesbury, Dorset and was a machinist. In the 1891 census he is listed as Samuel Baker living in Shaftesbury St Peter, married aged 35, a cycle agent, born in Lydlinch, Dorset.; Dates: 1856-?; Collection: Second collection

Baldovinetti, Alesso; Biography: Italian early Renaissance artist; Dates: 1427-1499; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alesso_Baldovinetti; Collection: Second collection

Bale, Charles Sackville; Biography: Fine art and antiquarian collector whose collection was sold by Christies in 1881; Dates: 1791-1880; Collection: Second collection

Ballard, Charles; Biography: The miller who lived in the mill on the south slopes of Cissbury Ring in West Sussex and helped Pitt-Rivers' excavations at Cissbury. He worked the mill from around 1839 until his retirement in 1890. According to the following website his favour pastime was searching for flint implements on the surrounding downland. After 1890 his son took over the management of the mill.; Dates: Unknown active 1839-1890; Source: http://www.findonvillage.com/0777_cissbury_windmill.htm; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Ballymoney Museum; Biography: in County Antrim.; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.visitballymoney.com/ballymoney-museum.aspx; Collection: Second collection

Banks; Biography: Pottery ware manufacturers, presumably in UK, but no information can be found about them; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Banks, Joseph; Biography: Naturalist and patron of science who served as naturalist on board HMS Endeavour between 1768-1771. He worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He was the President of the Royal Society between 1778 and 1820.; Dates: 1743-1820; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/1300; Collection: Founding collection, PRM and second collection

Barat, Madame, possibly Vivienne; Biography: A resident of Rue du Lycée, Nevers; nothing further is known; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Barlow, Morrison; Biography: A Sir Morrison Barlow appears to have been involved in the first 'Anglo-Boer War'. He may be the Morrison Barlow who lived at Fir Grove, Surrey and was '4th Captain in the light cavalry born 3rd November 1835' according to the Illustrated London News he seems to have died in 1889.; Dates: ?1835-1889; Collection: Second collection

Barrett; Biography: Nothing is known of this archaeologist who excavated a barrow with Wadham [qv] in Wiltshire. He might be W.H. Barrett of Marshfield Road, Salisbury who was a member of the Wiltshire Archaeological Society. However, a W.H. Barrett does not appear in the 1901 or 1891 census in Salisbury.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Barrett, ?Samuel; Biography: In the 1901 census a Sam Barrett is listed. Aged 25 and born in Tollard (Royal) Farnham Dorset where he still lived, he is described as a 'farm carter'. This could be the right person. Another Samuel Barrett, this time born in 1848 is mentioned by Wiltshire archives, see website; Dates: ?1876-?; Source: http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/wfs/surnames_B1.html; Collection: Second collection

Barrott, Joseph; Biography: Nothing is known of this resident in Kidington [sic, possibly Kiddington or Kidlington, Oxfordshire?] in around 1806. It is likely that his surname is misspelt and was either Barratt or Barrett; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Bartle, H.; Biography: Nothing known, associated with an item from New Guinea. It is conceivable that it is Henry Edward Bartle Frere; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Bartlett, Edward; Biography: Ornithologist and Curator of the Sarawak Museum 1893-1897. Previously worked as a taxidermist at the museum from 1891. Also Curator of Maidstone Museum 1875-1890. Author of several papers on natural history; Dates: 1836-1908; Source: http://www.museum.sarawak.gov.my/indexeng.htm; Collection: Founding collection, PRM and second collection

Barton; Biography: ?A dealer of Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary) in the Czech Republic; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Bateman, Thomas; Biography: Described as 'an English antiquary and barrow-digger'. Thomas Bateman was born in Derbyshire, the son of the amateur archaeologist William Bateman [qv]. After the death of his father in 1835, Bateman was brought up by his grandfather, and he helped run the family estate, in the course of which he became interested in archaeology. From following website: 'After the death of Thomas' son, the collection came under the Court of Chancery with the expectation that most of the collection would be put up for public sale. However, it was recognised that Sheffield should be offered a portion of the collection, that relating to 'local' interest. On December 30th, 1892, the city of Sheffield and its Museum were given the purchase price of £1,610 ... the 'local' collection was purchased by the City of Sheffield early in 1893. ... However, many of Britannic Division precious items such as coins and jewellery do not appear in the Sheffield collection and were probably sold at public auction.' British Museum biographies database confirms that Thomas Bateman's collection was sold in 1893 so this confirms this identification with more certainty.; Dates: 1821-1861; Source: http://bateman.dept.shef.ac.uk/index.php; Collection: Second collection

Bateman, William; Biography: Amateur archaeologist William Bateman who died in 1835, father of John Bateman [qv]; Dates: ?-1835; Collection: Second collection

Bayfield, Thomas Gabriel; Biography: Norwich-based geologist and antiquary. He worked as an ironmonger in Norwich but had a great interest in archaeology, geology and natural history. He served as President of the Norwich Science Club and Norfolk Naturalists' Society. He became Master of the Blind School. See his obituary in the Geological Magazine (1893), Decade III, 10:240-240 Cambridge University Press; Dates: 1817-1893; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Beaumont, Mrs F.; Biography: Nothing is known of her except she lived in Witchampton, Dorset; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Beck, Frederick; Biography: Piano maker working circa 1750-1790, Frederick Beck established himself at 4 Broad Street, Golden Square, London according to website; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.piano-tuners.org/history/history_1.html; Collection: Second collection

Beck, James; Biography: Clergyman, little is known about him. The dates come from the BM collections database. He would appear to have been interested in archaeology. His collection was sold by Sotheby's on 9-11 June 1897. The most likely candidate was Rector in Bildeston, Suffolk, and was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He may have been educated at Magdalen College, University of Oxford; Dates: fl. 1842-1886; Collection: Second collection

Beckford, Peter; Biography: Sir Peter Beckford was a writer, patron and huntsman; Dates: 1740-1811; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Beckford_(hunter); Collection: Second collection

Beechey, Frederick William; Biography: Naval officer and hydrographer well known for his African and Arcticexplorations on board HMS Blossom; Dates: 1796-1856; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/1946; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Beesley, Thomas Brasher; Biography: Church of England clergyman who worked at Cheselborne in Dorset. He was born in Guernsey according to the 1901 census. He died in 1908 at the age of 58; his wife Mary did not die until 1931 aged 92. They are buried in St.James The Great Church Yard in Westerleigh, south Gloucestershire, see here; Dates: ?1854-1908; Source: http://www.opcdorset.org/CheselbourneFiles/1901Cheselbourne.htm; Collection: Second collection

Belcher, Edward; Biography: Naval officer and hydrographer, famous for Arctic exploration.; Dates: 1799-1877; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/1979; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bell, Thomas; Biography: Dealer, of 30 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. He may have been a bookseller. A Thomas Bell left manuscripts and books to the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle. He was Land Agent for the Duke of Northumberland and as a result travelled widely in the county drawing up maps and plans, taking notes and making surveys. This might be the same person; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk/index.php?pageId=470; Collection: Second collection

Bennett, Charles M.; Biography: Nothing is known of this donor, he gave a sundial to Pitt-Rivers which he had obtained at the sale of W. Farr's [qv] possessions; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Bergne, John Brodribb; Biography: Civil servant, adviser to Secretaries of State, and numismatist. Other sites confirm the sale dates as 20, 27 May 1873 and the auctioneers as Sotheby. He wrote an article in Numismatic Chronicle 1854 (vol.XVI). He was a founder, vice President and treasurer of the Numismatic Society and fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. His principal interest was Roman and English coins; Dates: 1800-1873; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/2202; Collection: Second collection

Bernal, Ralph; Biography: Ralph Bernal was a politician and art collector, his collection was sold by Christie's in 1855. He was well known as a collector of glass, plate, ceramics, and miniatures, and formed a cabinet. After his death it was hoped his collection could be passed to the South Kensington Museum but this failed.; Dates: 1783-1854; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/2233; Collection: Second collection

Best, Mrs; Biography: Mrs Best lived in Charlton, Dorset and found an arrowhead when watercress beds were being prepared in Ludwell, Wiltshire (nearby). She may have worked or owned a farm in Ludwell? She cannot be identified to date in the relevant censuses; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Biliotti, Alfred; Biography: Consular official and archaeologist; Dates: 1833-1915; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Biliotti; Collection: Second collection

Bille, Mrs; Biography: Nothing is known of this donor, who lived at 24 Pont Street, London and donated two Swedish dolls.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Billington, George Henry; Biography: Church of England clergyman who worked from Chalbury Rectory, Horton, near Wimborne, Dorset from 1861 until 1904. In the 1901 census he was aged 73, still living at Chalbury with his wife, son, boarder and servant. He had been born in Chester, Cheshire. In 1891 he seems to have been registered for the census at Wimborne. In 1881 he appears to have been registered at Witchampton, Wimborne. He is mentioned in the DNB entry of his daughter, qv.; Dates: 1828-?1904; Collection: Second collection

Billington, Horace Walter Leighton; Biography: The following website states: Billington, Horace Walter Leighton (1869-97) : b. Chalbury, Dorset ; d. Old Calabar, W. Africa, Nov. 1897. First Curator of Old Calabar Bot. Gardens, 1893. Eeports on bot., etc., in Parliamentary Papers, Africa, no. 1, 1895. Kew Bull. 1897, 424.'This person is likely to have been the field collector of the items given by George H. Billington (evidently his father or other relative as he too lived in Chalbury).; Dates: 1869-1897; Source: http://www.archive.org/stream/abiographicalin00boulgoog/abiographicalin00boulgoog_djvu.txt; Collection: Second collection

Billington, Mary Frances; Biography: Journalist. She was the only daughter of George Henry Billington [qv]. She was educated at home. She started journalism early, earning enough to support herself by her late teens. In 1888 she moved to Southampton to assist in the establishment of the Southern Echo, before moving to the London Echo, Daily Graphic. She travelled to India in 1895. In 1897 she moved to the Daily Telegraph and worked there until she died in 1925.; Dates: 1862-1925; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/47609; Collection: Second collection

Billiter Street stores; Biography: Nothing is known of these stores except that they were probably in Billiter Street, City of London; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Bingham family; Biography: Nothing is known of this family; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Binns, Joshua; Biography: Antique furniture dealer, based at Cadogan Terrace, London according to Kelly's Directory, 1882 ['A Biographical Dictionary of Nineteenth Century Antique and Curiosity Dealers' M. Westgarth: 2009 special issue Journal of Regional Furniture]; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Black, Mr; Biography: Nothing specific is known of this collector except he seems to have lived in North America according to added accession book entry. The item he is associated with comes from the Great Lakes area and was donated via Mrs John Wickham Flower [qv]; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Blackett, Ida Frances; Biography: Unmarried eldest daughter of John Charles Blackett and Maria Berthon, who lived at Thorpe Lea, Egham. The 'Portrait of Lord Collingwood' written by W. Clark Russel in 1891 was dedicated to her (a distant relative).; Dates: ?-1941; Source: http://www.thepeerage.com/p14358.htm#i143579; Collection: Second collection

Blackett, Lady; Biography: Apparently lived at Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire. No information about her is currently available. It is just possible that she was a relative of Mary Netta Fox-Pitt, née Blackett [qv]. Note that there was an Emily Connagh Blackett (1845-1918) living in Ropley aged 35 in 1901 who was the wife of the village clergyman (Selwyn 1854-1935), she died in Bournemouth. However, there is no suggestion of a title for this Blackett. See http://clanbarker.com/getperson.php?personID=I2875&tree=Br; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Blackmore, Humphrey Purnell; Biography: Humphrey Purnell Blackmore was one of the honorary curators of the Blackmore Museum in Salisbury which opened in 1867 and was founded by his brother, William Henry Blackmore. Humphrey Blackmore was a physician, surgeon and archaeologist and was one of the founders of the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum which was primarily dedicated to local artifacts. In 1902 the two museums were amalgamated, taking the latter name.; Dates: 1822-1929; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Blackmore; Collection: Second collection

Blanchard, Frank K.; Biography: Auctioneer of 10 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The firm of Blanchards still exists.; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.opcdorset.org/Blandford/BlandfordForum1895Kelly.htm; Collection: Second collection

Block, Andre; Biography: Curiosity dealer, based at 101 Wardour Street, London according to Kelly's Directory, 1882 ['A Biographical Dictionary of Nineteenth Century Antique and Curiosity Dealers' M. Westgarth: 2009 special issue Journal of Regional Furniture); Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Boban, Eugene; Biography: Eugène Boban or Boban-Duvergé, French antiquarian with strong connection to Mexico.; Dates: 1834-1908; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugène_Boban; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Boche (or Bocke), Paris; Biography: Gunmaker, can find out no more information; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bolton, Mr; Biography: Nothing is known of this collector except he was resident in Cockermouth according to accession records. There are several men named Bolton resident in Cockermouth at the right time according to the censuses, it is not possible to identify which one sold the strike-a-light to Pitt-Rivers; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bonaparte, Napoléon Joseph Charles Paul; Biography: Prince of France, Count of Meudon and Count of Moncalieri, commonly known as Prince Napoleon.; Dates: 1822-1891; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoléon_Joseph_Charles_Paul_Bonaparte; Collection: Second collection

Bondi; Biography: Dealer of Frankfurt, Germany; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Bonham; Biography: British auctioneers founded in 1793; Dates: from 1793; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonhams; Collection: Second collection

Bonner, A.; Biography: Nothing is known of this individual who is associated with 2 items from Japan; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Boore, William M.; Biography: A dealer of 54 The Strand, London. The second initial in name came from a website devoted to antique clocks, the full name from the British Museum website which obtained some objects from him in 1865; Dates: Unknown active 1865-1886; Collection: Second collection

Boteler, probably Mary; Biography: Mother to Thomas Boteler who commanded HMS Hecla on African survey and died 1829 [qv]. There is a portrait of her in Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK. She lived in Eastry, Kent. The entry describes the object as 'presented by Mrs Boteler, U.S. Museum' so this might not be the right person; Dates: Unknown active 1786 - after 1829?; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Boteler, probably Thomas; Biography: Commander of HMS Hecla on Western African survey. This item has been presumed to have come from Thomas Boteler because of its provenance and its connection to Mrs Boteler, this might not be correct however.; Dates: ?1797-1829; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bousfield, F.; Biography: Nothing is known of this collector/ ?dealer who was active from circa 1850. The British Museum biographical database suggests A.W. Franks [qv] obtained items from F. Bousfield, this is likely to be the same person. It is possibly the Frederick Bousfield who in the 1850s worked on the Paris Exhibition. The items seem to have come from Bousfield in the 1860s (both Pitt-Rivers' and the BM); Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bow; Biography: Bow porcelain factory was located in London Borough of Newham, it was a rival to the Chelsea porcelain factory. They specialised in pottery figures; Dates: Active circa 1747-1776; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_porcelain_factory; Collection: Second collection

Bower, George; Biography: Medal maker, active in London from 1650-1689. He was appointed Engraver to the Royal Mint in 1664. It seems his surname might have been Bowers; Dates: Active 1650-1689; Source: http://www.historicalartmedals.com/MEDAL WEB ENTRIES/BIOSKETCHES AND OTHER TEXT/ENGLAND/BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.htm; Collection: Second collection

Box, Joseph; Biography: Vendor of 339 High Street, Cheltenham. He is listed in the 1901 census as Joseph Box, aged 69, born in Dursley Gloucestershire and living in Cheltenham, working as a Jewellery shopkeeper.; Dates: ?1832-?; Collection: Second collection

Brackstone, R.H.; Biography: Possibly Irish antiquarian who amassed collection by buying material through Dublin antique dealers and local agents. Also donated collections to BM via Edward T. Stevens. He also contributed items to the Archaeological Court of the Great Exhibition of 1853 according to the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. Member of the Archaeological Institute and author of at least one paper, 'Antiquities and Works of Art Exhibited'. Archaeological Journal IX, 199-201; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bragge, William; Biography: Civil engineer, antiquarian and author who established a museum and art gallery. His collection was devoted to tobacco, many items from which were destroyed by fire in 1879. Part of his collection was donated to the Birmingham Museum; Dates: 1823-1884; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bragge; Collection: Second collection

Brannan, A.; Biography: Previous owner of a puzzle jug, nothing is known about him; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Brent, Cecil; Biography: Little is known of this antiquarian except he was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. The items come from Kent and a Cecil Brent is listed in the 1901 census as being aged 73, born in Canterbury, Kent, and retired from the civil service in Somerset. Someone is also listed as living at 37 Palace Grove, Bromley, Kent with this name, who was an FSA, so is probably the same person. Another journal gives his address as 1, Denmark Villas, Widmore Road, Bromley. This might be the same person; he was then living in Bromley. He seems to be the person mentioned in the Bristol Mercury 16.12.1876 issue 4524 who sent a collection of bronze celts and Roman artefacts to the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society's soirée in Clifton 13.12.1876. He was author of various antiquarian articles about Kent.; Dates: Unknown, active 1868 possibly ?1828-?; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Brindson, A.; Biography: Nothing is known of this field collector except he presumably lived close to Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The name seems fairly clear but Brindson is an exceptionally rare surname, perhaps it was mistranscribed or misheard. The items he dug up in a barrow were obtained via Edward John Scruse [qv] by Pitt-Rivers; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Brine, R.; Biography: of Farnham, Dorset; nothing is known of this vendor. The 1891 census for Farnham in Dorset does not include anyone with a name similar to this; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Bristol; Biography: Bristol pottery manufacturers first produced Delftware from about 1683 at Temple Backs and later Redcliff and Limekiln Lane. There were a large number of factories but by 1777 there was only one manufacturer left, Pountneys.Bristol blue glass was manufactured from around 1647.; Dates: From circa 1683; Source: http://www.kalendar.demon.co.uk/; Collection: Second collection

British Museum; Biography: See website for history; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.britishmuseum.org/; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Brki, J. [sic. This name is not reliable]; Biography: Photographer of Swiss Lake Dwellings [I think the name has been recorded wrongly].; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Brock, possibly Edgar Philip Loftus; Biography: It is not certain but it seems likely that the Brock referred to is Edgar Philip Loftus Brock, an architect and antiquarian. He was a member of Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society where he published two articles, one on pontifical bullae and the other on an incised slab in Newton-Purcell church. For details of his architectural work see website. Items in his collection also went to the British Museum via Franks [qv]; Dates: ?1833-1895; Source: http://www.sussexparishchurches.org/content/view/321/40; Collection: Second collection

Brown, Arthur; Biography: Nothing is known of this individual. He was obviously a Dorset or Wiltshire resident as the item was found in Larmer park however, there is no mention of an Arthur Brown from either county of the right age or occupation in the 1901 census. The only possible match is an Arthur Brown, aged 34, born in Blandford, then living in Yatton, Somerset who is described as a 'Manager for grain seed and oilcake merchants'.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Brown, James; Biography: According to accession book, he was a resident of Salisbury or Sarum, Wiltshire. His collection was sold, and both Goddard and Pitt Rivers bought at that sale. According to the Bristol Mercury and Daily Post 21.2.1878 issue 9288 James Brown of Salisbury was present at a meeting of the Wiltshire Archaeological Society at Devizes the previous day.; Dates: Unknown, active 1864; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Brown, James; Biography: of Southview or South View, Salisbury. Nothing is known of this donor, though all the items of his were related to butchery, so perhaps he had been, or was, a butcher? He also seems to have been very interested in locks and keys. I can find no mention of him in the 1891 and 1901 censuses; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Browne, Alexander Henry; Biography: Army officer. Owner of Callaly Castle, Northumberland. Associated with collection of William Henry Forman sold at Sothebys in June 1899; Dates: 1845-1898; Collection: Second collection

Brunet-Debaines, Alfred Louis; Biography: French printmaker and painter; Dates: 1845-1939; Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/louis-ovide-brunet; Collection: Second collection

Bryant, Charles E.; Biography: Bryant worked for the Peruvian mint between 1868 and 1872. Probably he came to Peru with the acquisition of some English presses that Lima Mint bought in 1868 and 1870. He produced a number of commemorative medals (which he signed). He also appeared in a number of books as a Peruvian antiquarian holding an extensive collection mainly of deformed skulls. Tony Llaveria (October 2007); Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Buckland, Anne Walbank; Biography: Writer, wrote about history and anthropology etc circa 1870-1900. Member of the Anthropological Institute; Dates: Unknown active 1872-1894; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Buckland, George; Biography: Nothing specific is known of this collector. He gave an item associated with Captain Cook; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Buckley, Clarence; Biography: Zoologist and natural history and ethnographic collector in Ecuador and Bolivia, with several species named after him. He carried out at least one four year expedition in the area.; Dates: Unknown active 1876- before 1901; Source: http://www.butterfliesofecuador.com/intro.html; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bucknole, Frederick Smith; Biography: According to the 1901 census he was aged 44 and born in Bradport [sic] Dorset, living in Bridport. His estate was sold by London, Christie's, on 22 November 1935 according to the website. He seems to have been a collector or antiquarian, as quite a lot of artefacts previously owned by him appear on the web.; Dates: ?1857-by 1935; Collection: Second collection

Bullock; Biography: Auctioneer based in High Holborn through whom Petherick auctioned some of his pieces, nothing further is known. Edward Bullock was the founder of the firm of auctioneers in High Holborn, he died in 1840 so this must have been his son or grandson as the items were not sold until the 1860s; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Bungameyo or Chiyeli; Biography: Nothing specific is known of this previous owner, described as 'Chiyeli or Bungameyo, an Otyebo from the far interior, head slave of Rempale, chief of the Inlenga tribe [from Gabon], and reputed to be a most potent sorcerer' in 1866 by Robert Bruce Napoleon Walker, qv.; Dates: Unknown active 1866; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Burden, W.; Biography: ?Dealer of Dalston, London associated with bronze sword; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Burrows, Guy; Biography: British soldier with rank of Captain, took part in Benin Punitive Expedition, relative of Norman Burrows [qv][Information from Christraud Geary, MFA Boston]. He was a photographer and author of 'Land of the Pigmies' [1898] [BM objects database online]; Dates: Unknown; Collection: Second collection

Burrows, Norman; Biography: Nothing is known of this individual. He lived at Mellor Hall, Marple, Derbyshire. No likely match of this name comes up in the 1871-1901 censuses; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Burt, Mrs; Biography: According to http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/william-hogarth-1697-1764-1-c-5qtwmzoonk, the William Henry Forman [qv] collection came via Mrs Burt to Alexander H. Browne [qv], was sold at Sotheby's on 27 June 1899 to Pitt-Rivers. Mrs Burt was the aunt of William Henry Forman and presumably a relative of AH Browne; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Burton, Richard Francis; Biography: Explorer and infamous author.; Dates: 1821-1890; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/4136; Collection: Founding collection, PRM and second collection

Butti, James Alexander; Biography: Carver and Gilder of 7 Queens Square, Edinburgh; he was also an antiquarian.; Dates: ?1830-1897; Collection: Second collection

Button, Mr; Biography: Dealer, of 2 Pall Mall Place both in London. Other entries say that the items are 'Objects bought at sale of English and Foreign China and other works of Art forming the entire stock of Mr Button of Regent Street', the sale mentioned was conducted by Sotheby. Of course, this might be two separate Buttons; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection.

Compiled by AP during RPR project 2009-2012