Background
Dunham, Dows was born on June 1, 1890 in Irvington, New York, United States. Son of Carroll and Margaret (Dows) Dunham.
Dunham, Dows was born on June 1, 1890 in Irvington, New York, United States. Son of Carroll and Margaret (Dows) Dunham.
AB cum laude, Harvard University, 1913; special student, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1916.
Field assistant, Harvard University Museum Fine Arts Egyptian Expedition, 1914-1927; with, Museum Fine Arts, Boston, from 1915; successively assistant, assistant curator, curator Egyptian, curator, Museum Fine Arts, Boston, 1942-1955; curator emeritus, Museum Fine Arts, Boston, from 1956.
Fellow Society Antiquaries (London). Member American Institute of Architects, American Academy Arts and Sciences, American Research Center Egypt (treasurer).
Married Marion J. Thompson, 1930. Children: Philippa (Mistress Judson T. Shaplin), Lawrence D., Margaret B. (Mistress Cornelius Lansing).