Museums Journal Volume 7 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ...Professor Hickson described, with the aid of a large series of models recently acquired, the stages in the evolution of the horse. Another recent addition of importance was a series of the birds of the Manchester district, the gift of Mr. J. Kidson Taylor. Dr. Hoyle gave a brief account of the newly added Egyptian antiquities, which include a remarkable series of the " soul-houses," found by Dr. Flinders Petrie's party, and a most impressive exhibit consisting of the whole contents of one interment, including two mummies, with inner and outer coffins complete, a square chest containing the four canopic jars with their contents intact, and two models of the funeral barge, as well as life-like statuettes of the deceased and their servants. Manchester museum is much to be congratulated upon the possession of an exhibit which, although not quite typical, is yet far more illuminative than any number of unconnected specimens. The success of these gatherings suggests that the custom of holding an annual meeting for the inspection of recent additions is one which might well be imitated in other museums, even where there is not the nominal excuse of a small body of subscribers. Whitechatel Art Gallery, London.--The income of this gallery is short by about 250 a year. If 500 among the friends of the place who have hoped and believed in its power to feed the minds and enlarge the imaginations of those people whose outlook is often limited by mean surroundings would subscribe tos. yearly, the deficit would be met. There have been twenty-three exhibitions in the last six years, visited by over two million persons, but unless the income is provided the trustees cannot make the fullest use of the gallery. Modern Medals At The Warrington Museum.--An...