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An Inventory of Queen Anne of Denmark’s ‘Ornaments, Furniture, Householde Stuffe, and Other Parcells,’ at Denmark House, 1619.” Journal

Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title:Journal of the History of Collections Publication Type:Journal Article Authors:Payne,M. T. W.

Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:2001 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume:13 Issue:1 Start Page:23 End Page:44 Abstract:When Anne of Denmark, Queen of England, died on 2 March 1619, James I commissioned a series of inventories of all her 'Jewells, precious Stones, Ornaments, Household stuffe, Implements, and other Goods and Chattels.' The inventory, which is here transcribed, lists the items in Denmark House (otherwise Somerset House) in the spring or summer of 1619. Copies of this inventory were subsequently attached to grants of Denmark House to Anne's son Charles, Prince of Wales and are preserved in the Duchy of Cornwall Office.
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