| RefNo | MS/743/1/114 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William Matthew Flinders Petrie, Bromley, Kent, to [John Hall Gladstone] |
| Creator | Petrie; Sir (William Matthew) Flinders (1853-1942); British egyptologist |
| Recipient | Gladstone; John Hall (1827-1902); British physical chemist |
| Date | 12 July 1889 |
| Description | He has written to Offord about the decomposition of bronzes being examined by Gladstone. Recommends a soaking in plain water and gives remarks on the chemistry of Egyptian soil. Discusses aspects of ancient bronze preservation and offers bronze tools for Gladstone to analyze. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1748 | Petrie; Sir; William Matthew Flinders (1853 - 1942) | 1853 - 1942 |