Colour photographic prints of Horniman Museum Anthropology and Natural History objects. The photographs were taken for identification and reference purposes and typically feature measurement scales and object numbers.
Object Images: Mats, wall hangings, model chest, seat mat, cushion, necklace, flag
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Georgetown haibru fish net mending
Dyers by dye sheds
Press cutting about Mr. Horniman leaving Surrey Mount for Brighton but keeping the Museum open to the public
Slide of Tu bride at Kumbum Monastery
Collection Information
These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.
The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
If you have any further information about objects in our collections, can suggest corrections to our information or if you see content requiring immediate action, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk


