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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.
letter / John Sweetman / Sir Edward Cooke, Kilmainham
Copy of a letter to Sir Edward Cooke, Kilmainham. Written on the fly-leaves of a copy of Horace. It was apparently a copy made for record of the original sent to Sir Edward Cooke, Under-Secretary for Civil Affairs (Civil Department), by John Sweetman, a well known Dubliner in close touch with the...
resolution / Maryborough Trout Farming Society, 1843
Copy of a resolution of the Maryborough Trout Farming Society adopted by [il.] on the 21st February 1843; "Resolved" that in as much as some of the Landlords of the district have not come forward as subscribers to the Society we resolve that no person shall complete for any premiums unless he shall...
seal impression / Irish Volunteer, 1779
Irish Volunteer seal impression, 1779. The figures represent Ireland and a Volunteer armed for her defence against invasion. From a seal in Ray Collection.
portrait / Charles Stewart Parnell
Painting on glass. Half length portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell.lithograph / The Massacre at Wexford Cross September 1649
Coloured lithograph, titled The Massacre at Wexford Cross September 1649. Continues underneath title as follows, "No distinction was made by the ENGLISH between the defenceless inhibitant and the armed soldier; nor could THE SHRIEKS AND PRAYERS OF THREE HUNDRED FEMALES, who had gathered round the...
map / 1798 Rebellion
Map, illustrating the 1798 Rebellion.
map / 1798 Rebellion
A map showing the course of the rising in the Wexford area from 26 May to 21 June 1798.
notice / Reward for 1798 Leaders
Warning against joining the rising, harbouring outlaws, etc.; and reward of 50 Guineas for capture of 23 United Irishmen; dated Belfast 18th July 1798. Signed "G. Nugent, Major General Commanding Northern District".
engraving / Robert Emmet
Print, Robert Emmet. From the engraving by J. Heath from an original painting by James Petrie of Emmet in the dock, Green Street Court House, 1803.
pin badge / Home Rule
Badge in the form of two flags crossed; one with the gold Maid of Erin harp depicted on a green background, the other with the inscription 'Home Rule for Ireland'. Gilt edging with enamel centre. Home Rule era.
resource / John Howard Gorges
Black and white photograph of miniature of John Howard Gorges, abouy 1776 - 1826 in the uniform of the 33rd Regiment (later Duke of Wellington's Regiment). The year was handpainted about the year 1796.
miniature / Solomon Richards
From miniature of Solomon Richards of Salsborough, Co. Wexford (High Sheriff, etc.), father of Francis Richards (Grandmother of Arthur and Raymond) who married John Howard Gorges in 1808. Miniature was in possession of his granddaughter, Cousin Anne Vigors Stack.
advertisement / Henry's Royal Patent Gauge
Advertisement for Henry's Royal Patent Gauge which was used to detect counterfeit guineas. By Woolley and Heming, Hardwaremen, No. 137 Cheapside, London.
diploma / Olympics, Stockholm, 1912
Print, Olympic Games, Stockholm, 1912. 'V. Olympiaden / Olympiska Spelen i Stockholm 1912 / Merit Diplom / Cykelloppet / Malaren Rundt / M. Walker, Irland'. Michael Walker, cyclist from Dublin, participated in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm in te Irish team under the British banner. He joined the...
record book / Gaelic League, 1902
Notebook containing minutes of meetings and letters of the Gaelic League, 1902. Specific references to St. Patrick's Day Procession, 1902. Notes taken at committee meetings regarding matters to be seen to, lists of bodies to approach, copies of circulars, newspaper cuttings of reports and of the...
book / Arte Italiana - Decorativa e Industriale
Book, or folder, containing art prints; 'Arte Italiana - Decorativa e Industriale'. Periodico Mensile Pubblicato Sotto il Patrocinio del Ministero di Agricoltura, Industria e Commercio. E Diretto da Camillo Boita. Anno VII. Coeditori Ulrico Hoepli, editore Libraio della Real Casa, Milano /...
photograph / British Army, World War I
Photograph of a group of British Army Officers, four men in white coats seated at the front row. World War I period.
periodical / An Incident at Waterloo
Page of periodical 'Chatterbox', No. XLIII, 337. Titled 'An Incident at Waterloo'. c.1815.
photograph / President Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, 1975-6
Photograph. Photograph showing President Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh and his wife Máirin, taken in Áras an Uachtarán by Donnchadha Ó Mathúna, younger brother of donor. In gilt wooden frame. Length 62 cm x Width 52 cm. Dublin 1975-6.