Historian Uncovers Previously Unreported Theft of Over 300 Prints from British Museum Decades Ago
A historian named Barnaby Phillips discovered that a British Museum employee stole more than 300 prints from the institution 34 years ago. The thefts occurred in broad daylight but were not widely reported at the time. Phillips uncovered these events while conducting research for a new publication focusing on African cultural artifacts. The book details both the thefts themselves and their subsequent consequences.
Key facts
- Over 300 prints were stolen from the British Museum
- The theft occurred 34 years ago
- A museum staff member committed the theft in daylight
- Historian Barnaby Phillips uncovered the previously unreported incident
- The discovery was made during research for a book about African treasures
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- London