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A museum miscellany / Claire Cock-Starkey.
"Which are the oldest museums in the world? What is a cabinet of curiosities? Who haunts Hampton Court? What is on the FBI's list of stolen art? 'A Museum Miscellany' celebrates the intriguing world of galleries and museums, from national institutions such as the Musee du Louvre, the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art to niche collections such as the Lawnmower Museum and the Museum of Barbed Wire. Here you will find a cornucopia of museum-related facts, statistics and lists, covering everything from museum ghosts, dangerous museum objects and conservation beetles to treasure troves, museum heists and the Museum of London's fatberg. Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries"--Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781851245116
- ISBN: 1851245111
- Physical Description: 147 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
- Publisher: Oxford : Bodleian Library, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Museums > Miscellanea. Museum techniques > Miscellanea. Museum techniques. Museums. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Evergreen Indiana.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood PL - Greenwood | NONFICTION CURIOSITIES Cock-Starkey (Text) | 36626104157565 | 2nd Floor Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/01/2024 |
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A Museum Miscellany celebrates the intriguing world of galleries and museums, from national institutions such as the Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art to niche collections such as the Lawnmower Museum and the Museum of Barbed Wire. Here you will find a cornucopia of museum-related facts, statistics, and lists, covering everything from museum ghosts, dangerous museum objects, and conservation beetles to treasure troves, museum heists and the Museum of Londonâs fatberg.
Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, and legendary curators, this book is the perfect gift for museum aficionados and collectors alike.Â
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