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.
letter / Liberty Volunteers, 1782
Letter from Sir Edward Newenham of the Liberty Volunteers acknowledging Resolution dated May 22nd 1782.
commemorative jug / Daniel O'Connell, 1828
Jug, commemorating Daniel O'Connell's election as Clare M.P. in the By-Election of 1828. Earthenware mug: buff coloured pottery decorated in red. On one side a bust of Daniel O'Connell between DANL O CONNELL, Esq., M.P. FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARE, on the other side masonic emblems. Staffordshire...
medallet / Charles Stewart Parnell
Brass medallet. Obverse: bust of Parnell. Around: CHARLES S. PARNELL. Below: W.T. PARKES. Reverse: harp with Irish Crown in Splendour. Above: HOME RULE. Below: a shamrock.
seal impression / Hugh, Bishop of Durham
Manuscript with seal of Hugh Bishop of Durham. 13th century. Manuscript written in Irish and Latin. Attached to it is an oval orange seal, framed with cloth, possibly burlap, with figure of a man on it. Manuscript of vellum.
seal impression / George III
Seal of George III. Large wax seal covered on both sides with paper. Originally attached to the bottom of a manuscript but it has been cut off approx. 3" from the bottom. Manuscript of vellum.
seal impression / George III
Seal of George III. Obverse - Crest crowned with griffin on left and greyhound on right. Legend reads "Brunswigen et ..Rgen Dux SAC Rom IMP Thesau et Princeps Elector ....". On Reverse "King throned surrounded by female figures. Legend reads "Georgius III Dei Gratia Mag Britann-Franciae et...
seal impression / George III
One of three Great Seals of George III.
seal impression / George IV
Seal of George IV. Large orange-coloured wax seal. On obverse is depicted the King on his throne approached by three women in the garb of ancient greek Goddesses. On the reverse is the King on a charging horse. With string attached to loop.
illustration / A Tribute to the Memory of Ireland's Illustrious Liberator Daniel O'Connell Esq., M.P.
Printed paper sheet. Poem dedicated to the memory of Daniel O'Connell. Printed within lithographed border of Pillars. Hand coloured.
memorial card / Manchester Martyrs, 1867
Card with portraits of Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien, the Manchester Martyrs, within the lobes of a large shamrock leaf. 'The Three Martyrs Executed at Manchester November 23 1867 God Save Ireland'. Designed and lithographed in Dublin by H. Burns (or Burns), 1 Sycamore Street (?). Memorial card,...
jug / Free Trade to Ireland, c. 1780
Jug, pottery, decorated with transfer designs in black on one side, with figures of men seated and a woman in the centre holding a rake. The other side of the jug depicts a beggar woman with children accosting a lady and gentleman. Underneath the spout is FREE TRADE TO IRELAND within a floral...
statue / Robert Emmet
Bust, plaster, of Robert Emmet. Head and shoulders. No maker's mark visible.
print / Robert Emmet / Mr Frost
Engraving; on front with Robert Emmet at his trial, and on reverse Mr. Frost.
miniature / Robert Emmet
Framed picture or print of Robert Emmet. With the text - It is the only authentic portrait engraved by Brocas for the celebrated Watty Cox from a drawing of Petrie taken from life in the dock during his trial, Green St. Dublin 1803. Proofs coloured by J. Reigh to be had only from J.J. Fetherstone...
newspaper / Dublin Evening Post, 24 Sept 1803
Newspaper, The "Dublin Evening Post", Saturday September 24th, 1803. No. 6868.
booklet / Memoir of Robert Emmet and the Irish Insurrection of 1803
Memoir of Robert Emmet and the Irish Insurrection of 1803. With the Trial of Emmet for High Treason, his memorable speech etc. Booklet, published by Cleeve of Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, London.
leaflet / Memoirs of Mr Emmet
"Memoirs of Mr Emmet" published by J. Shea. part of a collection of Robert Emmet relics.
miniature / Robert Emmet
Miniature of Robert Emmet by J. Comerford. In red leather covered case.
burial certificate / Daniel O'Connell, 1847
Burial certificate (copy, c. 1938) of Daniel O'Connell, Prospect Catholic cemetery. Interred August 5th 1847 aged 72, in a vault built specifically for that purpose. Details filled in by hand. Form printed by Christie.