The Prince and the Plunder

A book on how Britain took one boy and piles of treasures from Ethiopia

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A 1ft-long scroll last seen in Leeds *

Published August 30, 2022 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: “A MS. Abyssinian Charm, on vellum, with rude illustrations, 1 foot long.”

Where: Unknown

Part of the catalogue for the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds

Description

One of 21 artefacts from the Abyssinian expedition put on show at the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds in 1868

According to the exhibition’s catalogue, it was lent by a Mr E. Smart. There are no details on what happened to it after the show closed in October that year.

Sources

National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 : official catalogue

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A 2ft-long scroll last seen in Leeds *

Published August 30, 2022 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: “A MS. Abyssinian Charm, on vellum, with rude illustrations, 2 ft. in length”

Where: Unknown

Part of the catalogue for the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds

Description

One of 21 artefacts from the Abyssinian expedition put on show at the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds in 1868

According to the exhibition’s catalogue, it was lent by a Mr E. Smart. There are no details on what happened to it after the show closed in October that year.

Sources

National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 : official catalogue

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Part of a captive’s chain last seen in Leeds

Published August 30, 2022 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: “A Portion of a Chain, worn by an Abyssinian Captive”

Where: Unknown

Part of the catalogue for the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds

Description

One of 21 artefacts from the Abyssinian expedition put on show at the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds in 1868

According to the exhibition’s catalogue, it was lent by H.D. (or J.D.) Birchall, Esq. of Leeds. There are no details on what happened to it after the show closed in October that year.

Sources

National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 : official catalogue

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Cannon ball last seen in Leeds

Published August 30, 2022 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: A brass cannon ball

Where: Unknown

Part of the catalogue for the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds

Description

One of 21 artefacts from the Abyssinian expedition put on show at the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds in 1868

According to the exhibition’s catalogue, it was lent by H.D. (or J.D.) Birchall, Esq. of Leeds. There are no details on what happened to it after the show closed in October that year.

Sources

National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 : official catalogue

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Ammunition shell last seen in Leeds

Published August 30, 2022 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: “A shell projectile, made of antimony and pewter”

Where: Unknown

Part of the catalogue for the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds

Description

One of 21 artefacts from the Abyssinian expedition put on show at the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds in 1868

According to the exhibition’s catalogue, it was lent by H.D. (or J.D.) Birchall, Esq. of Leeds. There are no details on what happened to it after the show closed in October that year.

Sources

National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 : official catalogue

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“Manuscript album” last seen in Leeds *

Published August 30, 2022 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: A “manuscript album”

Where: Unknown

Part of the catalogue for the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds

Description

One of 21 artefacts from the Abyssinian expedition put on show at the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds in 1868

According to the exhibition’s catalogue, it was lent by H.D. (or J.D.) Birchall, Esq. of Leeds. There are no details on what happened to it after the show closed in October that year.

Sources

National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 : official catalogue

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