PEMcast 035, Part 2 - William Bentley as Curious Collector and Consultant
From PEMcast by Peabody Essex Museum
April 18, 2024 · 37 min
About this episode
This episode continues to explore the life of William Bentley, a significant figure in the history of the Peabody Essex Museum and Salem.
In Part 2 of this episode about William Bentley, join curators and experts as we continue looking at the remarkable and storied life this popular polymath, collector, and diarist. Bentley was a consultant on the founding of the Peabody Essex Museum and an influencer, shaping Salem to be the city it is today.
Topics covered
- William Bentley
- curators
- collectors
- Peabody Essex Museum
- Salem history
- polymath
Keywords
- William Bentley
- Peabody Essex Museum
- curators
- collectors
- Salem
- polymath
- diarist
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Peabody Essex Museum
Places: Salem
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