islamic arms collection - canada

B.I · 25th May 2005, 07:29 PM

is anyone familiar with the stewert museum in montreal, canada?
also, a collector called Gordon T. Howard, who donated (or his estate did) his collection of islamic arms to the museum?
http://www.stewart-museum.org/collec2.htm
would be good to know the content of the arms collection, if it all possible.

Jens Nordlunde · 25th May 2005, 08:48 PM

No, I can't say that I ever heard of it, but it sounds interesting, and I do wonder why the museum, when they have a home page, don't give a link for further questions - but maybe they don't want to be bothered with foolish questions.

Jens

B.I · 25th May 2005, 08:54 PM

yes, jens, its a shame as i specialise in foolish questions.
cant remember off-hand, but are there any forum members in that area?
unfortunately, emailing and phoning wont get anywhere (from my experience) and it will take someone to go there and see the collection, which i would assume is in reserve, as most aquisitions remain.

Jeff D · 26th May 2005, 04:52 AM

Hi BI,

Unfortunately Montreal is about 3000 miles from me. If I get out that way I will let you know. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

All the Best.
Jeff

25th May 2005, 07:29 PM	#1
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	islamic arms collection - canada is anyone familiar with the stewert museum in montreal, canada? also, a collector called Gordon T. Howard, who donated (or his estate did) his collection of islamic arms to the museum? http://www.stewart-museum.org/collec2.htm would be good to know the content of the arms collection, if it all possible.

25th May 2005, 08:48 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	No, I can't say that I ever heard of it, but it sounds interesting, and I do wonder why the museum, when they have a home page, don't give a link for further questions - but maybe they don't want to be bothered with foolish questions. Jens

25th May 2005, 08:54 PM	#3
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	yes, jens, its a shame as i specialise in foolish questions. cant remember off-hand, but are there any forum members in that area? unfortunately, emailing and phoning wont get anywhere (from my experience) and it will take someone to go there and see the collection, which i would assume is in reserve, as most aquisitions remain.

26th May 2005, 04:52 AM	#4
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi BI, Unfortunately Montreal is about 3000 miles from me. If I get out that way I will let you know. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. All the Best. Jeff