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Burton Collection Archives – Orleans House Gallery

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Burton Collection

It is thanks to Isabel Burton (1831-1896), who lovingly curated the items left to the nation that the Burton Collection exists.

On the death of the explorer, writer and translator Sir Richard Burton in 1890, funds were so limited that Lady Isabel Burton was forced to request donations in order that she could give her husband the resting place he always wanted – above ground in an Arab tent.

In return, Isabel pledged a number of items to the nation. These paintings, photographs, books and personal effects were transferred from Camberwell Public Library in 1969 and shared between Orleans House Gallery and Richmond Local Studies Collection. The Burton Collection is on loan from Southwark Council.

The Burton Collection has been included in a number of Orleans House Gallery exhibitions.

Works in the collection

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Albert Letchford’s memorial painting of Sir Richard Burton

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Albert Letchford’s memorial painting of Sir Richard Burton

Sir Richard and Lady Burton and Dr Baker

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Sir Richard and Lady Burton and Dr Baker, 1889 (circa)

Albert Letchford’s memorial painting of Sir Richard Burton

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Albert Letchford’s memorial painting of Sir Richard Burton

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Last Flowers, 1890 (circa)

Sir Richard Burton wearing jubbah

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Sir Richard Burton wearing jubbah, 2010 (circa)

Sir Richard Burton sitting on the floor wearing jubbah with signature

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Sir Richard Burton sitting on the floor wearing jubbah with signature, 1855 (circa)

Sir Richard Burton head and shoulders bust

Letchford, Albert
Sir Richard Burton head and shoulders bust

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Cigar Straws, 1890 (circa)