Ernest Arthur Gardner
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA Albums |
| Reference No. | BSAA/7/14 |
| Level | Sub-item |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 5.5 cm |
| Scope and Content | Portrait of the head and shoulders of a man with a long beard in a dark coat. Caption in black pen, on a piece of paper that has been pasted in, reads "Ernest Gardner"; this is likely Gardner's signature. Underneath is written in black pencil in another hand "1886-1887" and then "Director 1887-95". |
| Notes | Ernest Arthur Gardner (1862 – 1939) was a British archaeologist, born in London and educated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. Gardner initially attended the BSA as a student in 1887 but soon accepted the Director position, which he held from 1887-1895. His career was marked by frequent excavations, including on Cyprus and in Egypt. After resigning as Director, Gardner was an involved academic, professor, and served as lieutenant-commander in World War I. |