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    "occupation": "donor, c.1898",
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    "summary_title": "Cook, Edward",
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            "value": "Cook, E., Mr",
            "first": [
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            "value": "Mr E. Cook"
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            "value": "Cook, E., Mr"
        }
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        {
            "type": "biography",
            "value": "In July 1897 Horniman purchased items from Mr. Edward A. Cook. Cook\u2019s historical file lists approximately 30 items (some are itemised in multiples), however it has only been possible to identify 23 in the register.  There appears to have been some confusion between the collection from Cook and Hider in 1898 when the museum\u2019s exhibits were taken down and \u201ca full list was made of the collection\u201d before being boxed up. Since both these collection entered the museum in 1897, this does not have bearing on the repatriation request. \n\nIt has not been possible to identify Cook or his connection to Benin, however since the collections was acquired in 1897 and purchased on the basis the items were from Benin, they have been included. \n\nIt is however questionable whether the items were actually from Benin, and possible Cook took advantage of the desirability of these items and the lack of knowledge at the museum to sell items from the wider region at an inflated price.\n\nHe was General Secretary of the School Attendance Officers' National Association around 1898 as shown by the institution's letterhead. In this document, it can be seen that his middlename begins with 'A'."
        }
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