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The Archaeological Collection, contained in several wall- and 
table-cases, comprises many objects of exceptional interest. The 
Palaeolithic and Neolithic ages are well represented by several 
choice implements of Hertfordshire origin, presented or lent by 
the late Sir John Evans, K.C.B., Mr. Worthington G-. Smith, 
Mr. A. E. G-ibbs, Mr. W. J. Pavyer, and others. Included in 
this section are a number of specimens of Danish origin, lent by 
Mr. A. E. G-ibbs for purposes of comparison, and others from 
the Fayoum and other parts of Egypt and India presented by 
Mr. W. H. Seton Karr. 
Amongst the specimens representing the Bronze Age may be 
seen a small but choice “ find ” of four objects from Hit chin. 
The Romano-British Section comprises, amongst other objects, 
many examples of pottery of varied type, common ware of local 
make, Upchurch, Castor, Black, and Pseudo-Samian. Amongst 
the pottery of purely Romano-British type may be seen 
specimens from a kiln excavated at Radlett which bear the 
potter’s mark, and examples discovered with an interment at 
St. Stephen’s. Roman glass is to be seen in a choice group of 
sixteen perfect pieces lent by Mr. Pavyer, and a large vessel 
discovered in St. Albans of a type similar to certain others from 
Hertfordshire now in the British Museum. A further important 
exhibit consists of certain objects discovered on the site of the 
Roman villas at Boxmoor excavated by the late Sir John Evans 
in 1882. 
The mediaeval and later periods are well illustrated, largely 
by objects of local origin and by others from London and 
elsewhere. Specially interesting are a 14th-15th century bone 
seal-matrix discovered in the Abbey, the mediaeval lead 
glaze flooring - tiles from Hertfordshire churches, authentic 
fourteenth century pottery from a kiln at Gustard Wood, and 
a well-preserved “ Black Jack ” from Rye House. Mediaeval 
and later pottery, glass, metal-work, objects of domestic life, 
etc., are largely represented by the gifts or loans of the late 
Mr. F. G-. Hilton Price, Mr. William Page, Mr. A. E. G-ibbs, 
Mr. W. J. Pavyer, and others. Mr. Pavyer has also placed on 
exhibition a choice and representative group of antique china, 
and has laid the foundation of a collection of the Hertfordshire 
Regimental medals, badges, and other insignia. 
The Numismatic Section is founded upon a collection originally 
formed by Mr. Gibbs to which numerous additions have sub¬ 
sequently been made. Particular local interest is attached to 
the Herts seventeenth century tokens and also to the finds of 
late Roman coins from the site of the Forum of Yerulam. 
Local Technology is shown by objects illustrative of straw- 
plaiting and lace-making. The centre of the room and a certain 
amount of the wall space is occupied by objects of decorative 
art lent by the Trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum. 
Owing to a lack of accommodation it has become necessary to 
place certain cases of zoological specimens in this room. 
