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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.
vase / Repeal Association, 1843
Repeal Association glass vase, engraved with a crest (eagle holding olive branch on a mountain) a monogram, CJC, and a slogan 'Repeal of the Union'. Irish, c. 1843. Cut glass vase in conical form on circular foot, engraved with the words "Repeal of the Union" and the initials "G.H.". The Repeal...
engraving / James Napper Tandy
Engraving, James Napper Tandy; head and shoulders portrait in black and white; published by James Duffy of 7 Wellington Quay, Dublin. From and original portrait by Petrie, engraved by same.
handbill / Ballynascarty, 1798
Ballynascarty, 1798. From Lt. Col. Hugh O'Reilly of the Westmeath Militia to Lt. General Sir G. Stewart. An account of the battle against the United Irishmen. Printed as a government handbill.
newsheet / Dublin Castle, 1798
Dublin Castle Government issued war bulletin, 29 May 1798. Printed by Grierson and announcing the Kildare surrender to Lake.
notice / 4 June 1798
1798 Government Notice, of 4th June, 1798, giving orders for lights to be placed in middle floor windows "In case of any alarm". Signed Lieut. Gen. Lake. Printed by Grierson, Dublin.
order / la Touche, June 1787
Document signed by Henry Grattan. Paying Order or cheque payable to Mr McCan for ten guineas, addressed to la Touche's Bank. Dated Dublin, June 18, 1787. Written in ink. Endorsed on the back by Mr McCan on 23 June 1787. Marked on reverse with - "Recd. the within contents June 23rd., 1786 [il.]...document / Michael Olins, Militia, Co. Armagh, 1762
Commission to Michael Olins to be Captain of an Independent Company of Militia in Co. Armagh, 1762. Signed 'Richd. Cumberland, Dublin Castle'. Paper printed form, particulars in ink. 12 3/4" x 8 1/4"
reproduction / Henry West, Earl of Meath's Rgt of Foot, 1689
Photograph of a Commission to Henry West to be Adjutant in the Earl of Meath's Regiment of Foot, 1689. Williamite Army. Signed Nottingham. 9" x 6 1/2"
letter / Timothy Sheehy, 1906
Holograph letter of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa to Timothy Sheehy, Skibereen. Written from Blackrock, Cork, Feb 20th 1906. On personalised paper headed with a New York address printed. Referring to a testimonial fund. References writing to a James M. and receiving no reply.
letter / Timothy Sheehy, 1906
Holograph letter of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa to Timothy Sheehy, Skibereen. Written on headed paper of Cork Young Ireland Society, 41, Great Georges Street, Cork, Feb 23, 1906. Referring to proposed journey of O'Donavan Rossa to Newcastle-on-Tyne, and expecting word from James M. etc.
suitcase /
Suitcase, brown silk lining with pockets, snap locks at front. Railway sticker "London and South Western to Wimbor..."? Initials KWM embossed on front. Sticker on top reads "Cunar..." a Cunard Line sticker. Made by Harrods Ltd., London.
suitcase /
Suitcase, cloth covered, leather edging. Metal snap locks at front. Sticker "Castle" Maker's plate Erskine & Sons Ltd, Bag and trunk makers, 33 Ann St., Belfast. Another sticker says "Glasgow St."
theatre ticket / "The Miser" by Moliere, Armagh, 1963
Theatre ticket "Cema (in association with Armagh Urban & Rural District Councils) present Welsh Theatre Company in "The Miser" by Moliere, City Hall, Armagh, Friday 15th February, 1963 at 8pm. Back of Balcony 3/6 Res. seat no.F5. Booking at Armagh Guardian office".
newspaper / The Daily Mail, 1960
Copy of 'The Daily Mail', Monday May 23rd 1960, presumably collected for article on Arthur Kavanagh M.P., 1831 - 1889.
newspaper / The Carlow Sentinel, 1892
Copy of 'The Carlow Sentinel', 6th February 1892. Contains article on "Lord Salisbury at Exeter - England's duty towards separation"
newspaper / 'A Prospect of the City of Dublin circa 1859', 1959
Copy of the Irish Times Centenary Supplement, 8th June 1959, with pictorial representation of Dublin City centre, entitles "A Prospect of the City of Dublin circa 1859" The Customs House, Houses of Parliament and Trinity College are clearly visible.
mask / Lord Plunkett
Full head plaster cast death mask of Lord Plunkett, 1912.
letter / Circular, Address of Postal Matter, 1929
A handwritten letter from the Department of Finance, date 13th December 1929, headed "Circular No. 46/29. Address of Postal Matter".
photograph / Marble bust
A black and white photograph of a marble bust of a male in classical style. Mounted on card.