The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
William Courten's lists of ‘Things Bought’ from the late seventeenth century
Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title:Journal of the History of Collections Publication Type:article Authors:Kusukawa, Sachiko Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:2017 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume:29 Issue:1 Start Page:1 End Page:17 Abstract:Among the Sloane manuscripts now at the British Library are papers relating to the naturalist and collector William Courten (1642-1702), whose collection at Middle Temple could be visited from around 1685. The papers contain lists of acquisitions by Courten from the late 1680s, and record dates, objects, prices, and the people from whom he purchased collectable objects, both "naturalia" and "artificialia." These lists, transcribed in an online appendix, provide evidence of his daily collecting habits and of the availability of collectable items in London; several of Courten's suppliers were Londoners who are otherwise unknown. [Publication Abstract] Descriptors/Keywords: ISBN: URL:Documents in Print Item: No Documents Listed in Print Item Attached People: Subject of/in a document - Courten, William (28 Mar 1642-26 Mar 1702)
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