Historical Collections Online
Search our Historical Collections Online, a sample of 10,000 artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland’s Historical, Military and Easter Week Collections, published as part of the Decade of Commemorations.
photograph / James O'Brien
Print from a daguerrotype photograph of the death mask of James O'Brien, United Irishman and informer, hung in 1800. Daguerrotype by Claudet. Plaster death mask by Petrie.
publication / Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1984
Ancient Order of Hibernians of America and Ladies Auxiliary publication. Opening Liturgy, 82nd Biennial National Convention, 10 July 1984
picture / Robert Emmet
Print, probably a newspaper supplement, of Robert Emmet leading his men into battle, 23 July 1803. By J.D. Reigh, 1890 (signed in corner).
publication / Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1984
Ancient Order of Hibernians of America and Ladies Auxiliary publication. 82nd Biennial National Convention, Albany, New York. 10 July 1984
programme / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1994
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of America publication. Centennial Celebration programme, Eucharistic Celebration. Friday 8 April 1994, Trinity College, Washington D.C. With photocopied sheet with hymns Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Lord of All Hopefulness and Alleluia Alleluia Let the Holy...
manual / Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1986
Ancient Order of Hibernians of America publication. Manual for the guidance of officers in the management of divisions, explaining the methods of conducting meetings, modes of installation, ceremonies for deceased members and initiatory ceremonies. As revised by the National Convention held in...
typewriter / Underwood Standard
Typewriter said to have been used by Michael Collins. Underwood Standard Portable typewriter. Typewriter in black carry case.
manual / Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1962
Ancient Order of Hibernians of America publication. Ritual for exemplification of major degrees and lesson of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America Inc. As revised by the National Convention held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 1962.
station plaque / Royal Irish Constabulary
Royal Irish Constabulary station plaque of badge. 'Royal Irish Constabulary' around a central Irish harp, with sprays of shamrock, surmounted by a Victorian crown. 19th century. Cast iron, painted black, green and yellow.
programme / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1994
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of America publication. Centennial Celebration programme, mass for the deceased members. Saturday 9 April 1994, St. Matthew's Cathedral, Nuns of the Battlefield Monument, Washington D.C.
cross /
Wooden crucifix, top of shaft missing. With figure of Christ in brass.
medal / Ancient Order of Hibernians / John Barry
Medal, gilt metal on a red, white and blue ribbon. On obverse - Commodore John Barry, Father of the American Navy, with a bust of John Barry. on reverse - Ancient Order of Hibernians, with a Celtic cross. Accompanying card reads that the John Barry Medal is presented by Hibernians throughout the...
information sheet / Ancient Order of Hibernians / John Barry
Information card on the John Barry Medal of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The John Barry Medal is presented by Hibernians throughout the United States to commemorate outstanding academic, cultural and civic achievement.
baton /
Truncheon or baton, with leather wrist strap, and banding around end. Possibly connected to the Blueshirts (see 1996.15).
recruitment poster / 4 Questions to Clerks and Shop Assistants
Recruitment poster, World War I. A typographical poster, letterpress printed in purple ink on buff paper. It asks four questions of clerks and shop assistants, culminating in the order 'Tell him now, and Join an Irish Regiment today'. All of this within a linear border with stylised floral corner...
recruitment poster / 'Men in the country who desire to Enlist'
Recruitment poster, World War I. In red, blue and green on buff paper reading 'Men in the country who desire to Enlist can, on application to any Police barracks obtain a free Railway Voucher to the nearest Recruiting Office'. Letterpress printed and surrounded by linear border.
portrait / Thomas Paine
Painted portrait of Thomas Paine, 1737 = 1809. Author of 'The Rights of Man'. See article on portrait of Paine in the magazine 'Antiques', Feb 1950 and July 1949. Claimed to be the only portrait from life known. In gilt frame.
sketch / 'Some Sketches in the House of Commons'
Parnell Commission Drawings. Fred Pegram, c. 1888-1889, 28 pen and ink sketches. 'Some Sketches in the House of Commons'.
sketch / 'The Parnell Commission'.
Parnell Commission Drawings. Fred Pegram, c. 1888-1889, 28 pen and ink sketches. 'The Parnell Commission'.