- Wikidata identifier:
- Q54817992
- Instance of:
- museum; independent museum
- Museum/collection status:
- Accredited museum
- Accreditation number:
- 774
- Persistent shareable link for this record:
- https://museumdata.uk/museums/q54817992/
Collection-level records:
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Collection overview (Cornucopia)
Social History
The collections include a wide range of general objects intended to supplement specifically local material in the early days of the museum including memorabilia and souvenirs of the town, its people, trades, professions and institutions such as the Fire Brigade. There are also items associated with local agriculture and transport.
Science and Industry
A significant bequest by Charles Goolden in 1981 included an important collection of the products, some equipment and records from the East Grinstead Pottery Works, in addition to a range of local crafts and trade material.
Archaeology
A small group of archaeology material is held by the museum.
Numismatics
There is a small collection of coins and medals.
Costume/Textiles
The museum holds a small collection of items, together with some decorative and fine art material.
Photographic
The museum also holds a collection of over 6000 photographs reflecting the town and surrounding area.
Archives
A small number of local directories and other documentary material.
Source: Cornucopia
Date: Not known, but before 2015
Licence: CC BY-NC