Emma Dent | |
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| Born | Emma Brocklehurst 23 April 1823 Macclesfield, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 22 February 1900 (aged 76) Sudeley, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | antiquarian, collector |
| Years active | 1840s–90s |
| Spouse | John Coucher Dent |
Emma Dent (née Brocklehurst; 23 April 1823 – 22 February 1900) was an English antiquarian and collector who restored and developed Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire.
Dent corresponded with some of the most famous names and eminent thinkers of the 19th century.[1] She planned the layout of the gardens at Sudeley and oversaw their creation. She was an authority on the locality, publishing a lengthy account and documenting antiquities. She also acquired many fine antiques, and amassed a large collection of autographs, as well as a world-class collection of lace and needlework.[2]