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.
lottery ticket / Dublin, 1795
Irish Lottery ticket, 1795. Issued by the Government Lottery Office, 14 Capel Street, Dublin. Numbered 7033.
shop bill / Richard McCormick, Dublin, 1788
Shop bill of Richard McCormick, Draper, No. 9 Mark's Abbey, Dublin, Dated 19 August 1788. Made out to a Richard(?) Passmore(?). One of a collection of three shop bills - Richard McCormick, Draper, Mark's Abbey, Dublin, 1788. Thomas Reilly, Painting and Glazing, 1791. Benjamin Wright, Grocer, 32...
shop bill / Thomas Reilly, 1791
Shop bill for Thomas Reilly, Painting and Glazing and other works, 11 April 1791. Made out to a Mr Passmore. Signed Cathrine(sic) Reilly. One of a collection of three shop bills - Richard McCormick, Draper, Mark's Abbey, Dublin, 1788. Thomas Reilly, Painting and Glazing, 1791. Benjamin Wright,...
shop bill / Benjamin Wright, Dublin, 1795
Shop bill of Benjamin Wright, Grocer, 32 Bride Street, corner of Myler's Alley, Dublin. Dated 9 September 1795. Received by James ... (paper missing). Bill printed by Butler, 2 Charles Street, Dublin. One of a collection of three shop bills - Richard McCormick, Draper, Mark's Abbey, Dublin, 1788....
print / The Apprehending of Russell the Leader of the Irish Rebels, 1803
Engraving or print, titled 'The Apprehending of Russell the Leader of the Irish Rebels'. Depicting the arrest of Thomas Russell, 1803 Rebellion, from G.C. Lyttleton's 'The Modern History of England, Continued from 1803' (London, 1813). Drawing by Corbould, engraved by Warren. Print taken from the...
box / Charles Stewart Parnell, Edinburgh, 1889
Casket presented by the Corporation of Edinburgh when the freedom of the City was conferred on Charles Stewart Parnell, 20th July, 1889. Silver casket with coat-of-arms; standing on four feet, the lid decorated with a thistle. Made by Marshall and Sons, Edinburgh, 1888 - 1889.
letter / John Ryan, Dartmoor Prison, 1877
Letter written by Michael Davitt from Dartmoor Prison to John Ryan, dated 23 November 1877. Two pages. Written on official prison paper. Framed. Asking John Ryan and Mr Harran to come and visit him.
hanging rope / Galway Gaol, 19th century
Piece of rope, said to be from the hanging gibbet of Galway Gaol, 19th century. Given to Malachy Burke on 29 July 1941, when the property was passed from the ownership of the County Council to the Galway Diocesan Trustees.
marching drum / Chimney Cleaners Band
Marching drum of the Chimney Cleaners Society Band, Dublin. Guild drum. Painted inscription 'Presented to the Chimney Cleaners Band Est. A.D. 1843' on one side. 'Erin go Bragh' and painted image of Hibernia with harp on other side.
side drum / Chimney Cleaners Band
Side drum of the Dublin Chimney Cleaners' Society. Brass.
picture / Henry Grattan
Print, Henry Grattan. One of a collection of six prints of Irish historical figures. HH:1942.73.1 - 6. Six pictures as follows - 1) Henry Grattan; 2) John Philpot Curran; 3) Daniel O'Connell; 4) William Dargan; 5) Reverend Theobald Mathew; 6) Michael Davitt. Printed. Facsimile reproductions of the...
picture / John Philpott Curran
Print, John Philpott Curran. One of a collection of six prints of Irish historical figures. HH:1942.73.1 - 6. Six pictures as follows - 1) Henry Grattan; 2) John Philpot Curran; 3) Daniel O'Connell; 4) William Dargan; 5) Reverend Theobald Mathew; 6) Michael Davitt. Printed. Facsimile reproductions...
picture / Daniel O'Connell
Print, Daniel O'Connell as Lord Mayor of Dublin. One of a collection of six prints of Irish historical figures. HH:1942.73.1 - 6. Six pictures as follows - 1) Henry Grattan; 2) John Philpot Curran; 3) Daniel O'Connell; 4) William Dargan; 5) Reverend Theobald Mathew; 6) Michael Davitt. Printed....
picture / William Dargan
Print, William Dargan. One of a collection of six prints of Irish historical figures. HH:1942.73.1 - 6. Six pictures as follows - 1) Henry Grattan; 2) John Philpot Curran; 3) Daniel O'Connell; 4) William Dargan; 5) Reverend Theobald Mathew; 6) Michael Davitt. Printed. Facsimile reproductions of...
picture / Theobald Mathew
Print, Reverand Theobald Mathew. One of a collection of six prints of Irish historical figures. HH:1942.73.1 - 6. Six pictures as follows - 1) Henry Grattan; 2) John Philpot Curran; 3) Daniel O'Connell; 4) William Dargan; 5) Reverend Theobald Mathew; 6) Michael Davitt. Printed. Facsimile...
picture / Michael Davitt
Print, Michael Davitt. One of a collection of six prints of Irish historical figures. HH:1942.73.1 - 6. Six pictures as follows - 1) Henry Grattan; 2) John Philpot Curran; 3) Daniel O'Connell; 4) William Dargan; 5) Reverend Theobald Mathew; 6) Michael Davitt. Printed. Facsimile reproductions of...
bill of exchange / la Touche, Jan 1771
Bill of exchange (cheque or order) for £55 payable to the Widow and Peter Puget, signed by Henry Grattan, January 1771, drawn on David la Touche & Sons, London and Dublin.
coat-of-arms / Bakers's Trade Guild
Plaster slab with the arms of the Bakers's Trade Guild (Guild of Saints Clement and Anne), Dublin. Displayed on Bakers's Hall, 8 Upper Bridge Street, Dublin 1941. Iron bars to support the plaster. With the Arms of the Bakers's Trade Guild "Praise God for All" and "AD 1752" under the arms.
miniature / Charles Stewart Parnell
Miniature of Charles Stewart Parnell, photograph on paper, in a brass frame, oval.