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.
coat of arms / South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry
Large painted coat of arms. On it, it reads, "South of Ireland I. Y. ". The crown sits at the top of the crest, and below this is the badge with the logo of three crowns on a shamrock which is surrounded by the words, "Quis Separabit MDCCCCII". Dark brown in colour with a border of maroon, which...
poster / 75th anniversary, 1916 Rising
Poster to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. The background is the Proclamation of Independence, green in colour, over which "1916" is emblazoned in flames. Eight of the Rising leaders are pictured, with James Connolly at the centre with his left arm raised high in the air. "Eiri...
engraving / Earl of Clare
A print of an engraving of the Earl of Clare. Engraved by J. Heath from an original painting by Commerford in possession of Sir J. Barington John Fitzgibbon, Earl of Clare. Lord Chancellor of Ireland. Published Sept. 1st 1809 by G. Robinson of Paternoster Row. London.
bust / Charles Stewart Parnell
Bust made of plaster. Charles Stewart Parnell.
daguerrotype / Henrietta Fraser Aitken
Photograph of Henrietta Fraser Aitken, taken aged 4 years old. Framed daguerrotype, by Bowman's Photographic Portrait Rooms, 57 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. October 23rd, 1854.
mask / James Clarence Mangan (?)
Full head death mask of an unidentified male. Possibly that of James Clarence Mangan, poet, 1803 - 1849 - see print of drawing by Sir Frederick W. Burton (Director of the National Gallery) numbered HH:1946.87. To be confirmed.
prison art / 'Victoria'
Model ship, 'Victoria', prisoner art (probably), of bone and wood. Three-masted ship, painted red, black and white. Three life boats in situ. Crowned maiden figurehead. Not a war ship. Hull of wood and masts of bone. Possibly Napoleonic Wars period.
plaster cast / Charles Stewart Parnell
Plaster bust of Charles Stewart Parnell. Painted to resemble stone.
/ William O'Brien, 1888
Tea plate, large, with portrait of William O'Brien, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular plate; protruding handles of undulating line on either side; circular recess in centre, upright foot. Recess printed with the figure of Hibernia surrounded by tied...
jug / King James II, 1689
Jug moulded in bamboo and rope pattern. Attached information claims that it was used by King James II to pour toddy, in the company of his army, at the house of the Cunningham Family at Castle Cooley, near Derry, in 1689. A note on the base reads that during the Siege of Derry King James II made...
tea saucer / William O'Brien, 1888
Saucer, with portrait of William O'Brien, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular deep saucer. Portrait of William O'Brien, Hibernia, and wolfhound beside round tower. Saucer flange all surround by sprays of shamrock. Registration mark 100761 and 'S & P'...
tea saucer / William O'Brien, 1888
Tea saucer, circular, deep, with portrait of William O'Brien, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. The figure of Hibernia, and wolfhound beside round tower. Saucer flange all surround by sprays of shamrock. Registration mark 100761 and 'S & P' below.
tea saucer / John Dillon, 1888
Tea saucer, with portrait of John Dillon, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular deep saucer. Portrait of John Dillon, Hibernia, and wolfhound beside round tower. Saucer flange all surround by sprays of shamrock. Registration mark 100761 and 'S & P' below.
tea plate / John Dillon, 1888
Plate, with portrait of John Dillon, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular plate, base ring. Hibernia surrounded by a tied ribbon with the legend 'Erin go Bragh' printed on the centre of the plate. Portrait of John Dillon, round tower and wolfhound; and...
tea plate / William Gladstone, 1888
Tea plate, with portrait of William Gladstone, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular plate, base ring. Hibernia surrounded by a tied ribbon with the legend 'Erin go Bragh' printed on the centre of the plate. Portrait of Gladstone, round tower and wolfhound;...
tea saucer / Dr. Croke, 1888
Saucer, with portrait of Dr Croke, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular deep saucer. Portrait of Dr. Croke, Hibernia, and wolfhound beside round tower. Saucer flange all surround by sprays of shamrock. Registration mark 100761 and 'S & P' below.
tea saucer / Dr. Croke, 1888
Saucer, with portrait of Dr Croke, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular deep saucer. Portrait of Dr. Croke, Hibernia, and wolfhound beside round tower. Saucer flange all surround by sprays of shamrock. Registration mark 100761 and 'S & P' below.
jug / Daniel O'Connell, 1844
Colourless mould-blown glass jug with eight ribs, wide mouth, arch and angle rim with broad lip and handle. Inscribed "This jug was used at the table of O'Connell and his fellow prisoners during our unjust captivity in Richmond Bridewell in 1844. Thos. Matt. Ray - one of the state prisoners."
skeleton clock / Daniel O'Connell
Clock, which belonged to Daniel O'Connell. Engraved on a plate at the back 'This clock was the property of Daniel O'Connell at his house, Merrion Square, Dublin'. Skeleton clock, by Wotherspoon of Dublin, c.1839. With lever escapement, movements uncovered and supported on an ornamental brass...