The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
The Origins of Museums: The Cabinet of Curiosities in Sixteenth- and Seventeenth- Century Europe
Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title: Publication Type:Book, Whole Authors:Impey,O. R. and Arthur MacGregor Editors: Publisher:Clarendon Place of Publication:Oxford Publication Date:1985 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume: Issue: Start Page:335 End Page: Abstract: Descriptors/Keywords:Museums Europe History; cabinets of curiosities; 16th century; 17th centuryISBN:0199521085 URL:
Documents in Print Item: No Documents Listed in Print Item Attached People: Collector (major) - Courten, William (28 Mar 1642-26 Mar 1702)
Mentioned or referenced by - Bargrave, John (1610-1680)
Mentions or references - Petiver, James (c. 1665-Apr 1718)
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Bibliographic Source(s): John Ray, Naturalist: His Life and Works..., page: 229, notes:
Numismata. A discourse of medals, antien..., page: 282, notes:
The Diary of Ralph Thoresby, F.R.S. auth..., page: pt. I, 299, notes:
The Shows of London..., page: 15, notes:
Museums in the History of Zoology..., page: 53, notes:
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Annotation:From their founding, collections of curiosities was associated with serious study. As "reference collections," they were essential tools for the fundamental research undertaken by early modern naturalists" ("Introduction," 1).