The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Captain Flower ( - fl. c.1737)

Named a "benefactor" in the catalogues of Salter's museum. An Edward Flower is named as a benefactor of the Chelsea charity school in 1747 and a tombstone with that name, also 1747 (Lyson 268, 261). A Peter Flower was active in Chelsea in 1752 (Lyson 218). Relationships: Captain Flower was a donor to James Salter (-c. 1728)

 Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - A Catalogue of the Rarities [1737] ... at Don Saltero’s Coffee House in Chelsea.
as Mentioned or referenced by - The Environs of London, being an historical account of the towns, villages, and hamlets, within twelve miles of that capital, ... with biographical anecdotes [and plates]. L.P .
 References in Documents:
A Catalogue of the Rarities To be seen at Don Saltero's Coffee-House [1775] F Mr Fouace. Captain Flower. Martin Folkes, Esq; R. S. P. Mr Franks. Mrs Freer. Mr Thomas Fawcet.