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.
lithograph / Colonel Michael Corcoran
Lithograph print, Dedicated to Colonel Michael Corcoran, and the Officers and Men of the 69th Regiment, N.Y.St Militia, by the Publisher. Lithograph of Sarony, Major and Knapp, 449 Broadway, New York. Image of Major Myles O'reilly - the Hero of Spoleto in the centre. 'Irish Brigade Quadrilles'...print / Nelson's Pillar, 1966
Newspaper poster, Evening Herald 8 March 1966. With illustration by Liam C. Martin depicting the destruction of Nelson's Pillar - the aftermath of the bomb explosion at 2am that day.
print / Royal Barracks, Dublin, 1795
Print, "Barracks, Dublin", engraved by James Malton. Black and white print of engraving showing view across farmland of the Royal Barracks, now Collins Barracks from the south side of the River Liffey. Published in London in 1795.
knapsack / 69th Regiment, New York Volunteers, c.1890s
One of two knapsacks of the 69th Regiment, New York Volunteers, c.1890s. Frame separate. Wooden frame, black tarpaulin covering, leather straps, iron buckle fastenings. 69 painted on front in white paint, signatures in ink.
sheet music / Wild Bill Donovan for Governor
Election poster with sheet music: Wild Bill Donovan for Governor, Victory Song. Independent Veterens Committee, Staff Headquarters Hotel Lexington, New York. Words and music by Tom Donahue. Copyright 1932 by Independence Veteren's Committee. Size A4.
drawing / General Meagher at the Battle of Fair Oaks
General Meagher at the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia, June 1st 1862. Colour print. Published by Currier and Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Framed, size A4.
engraving / Colonel Michael Corcoran
Colonel Michael Corcoran, of the 69th Regiment, New York. Engraved and published by J.C. Buttre at 48 Franklin Street, New York. Framed, size A4.
photograph / 69th Regiment
Photograph of the cover of a Programme of 69th Regiment songs by Harrigan and Hart - 'The Gallant Sixty-Ninth' sung by Miss Kitty O'Neil, and 'Cadet Corps'.
painting / 9th Regiment, 1853
Painting of the 9th Regiment, N.Y.S.M., on parade, c. 1853. Commanding Officer Colonel Benjamin Clinton Ferris in dress uniform. The 9th Regiment were an Irish unit at this time. Framed.
photograph / 69th Regiment, c. 1870
Photograph of the 69th Regiment, c. 1870. Group of officers of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, N.Y.S.M. Photograph by Richmond at 17 Union Square, New York.
print / 69th Regiment
Poster print with text on the history of the 69th Regiment, National Guard, State of New York, and Uniforms, c.1869 to 1884. Framed.
print / La Brigade Irlandaise
Poster print of the Irish Brigades in France, c. 1770. La Brigade Irlandaise. With illustration and text. Framed.
print / 69th Regiment returning from Bull Run
69th Regiment returning from Bull Run, framed. Reception by the people of New York of the 69th Regiment, N.Y.S.M., on its return from the seat of war in Virginia, escorted by the 7th New York Regiment. From Illustration, No. 199.
drawing / 69th Regiment, 1853
69th Regiment, 1st Division, 4th Brigade (Line Officers), in 1853. Colour print. By Otto Botticher, New York, 1853.
lithograph / 69th Regiment off to Bull Run, 1861
Prints & Drawings: Departure of the 69th Regiment, N.Y.S.M. Tuesday April 23rd 1861. Off to Bull Run. The Irish Headquarters around St. Patrick's Cathedral, cormer of Prince and Mott Street, New York. Lithograph of Sarony, Major and Knapp at 449 Broadway, New York, for D.T. Valentine's Manual,...drawing / Colonel Michael Corcoran
Prints & Drawings: Colour print of Colonel Michael Corcoran, 69th regiment. With text 'Commanding the Sixty-Ninth (Irish) Regiment N.Y.S.M. Captured by the rebels at the Battle of Bull Run, and incarcerated in prison like a common felon'. Harp symbol with 'Erin go Bragh' underneath all. Framed,...
drawing / Colonel Michael Corcoran at the Battle of Bull Run, 21st July, 1861
Prints & Drawings: Colonel Michael Corcoran at the Battle of Bull Run, 21st July, 1861, Gallant Charge of the 69th on the Rebel Batteries at the Battle of Bull Run, Virginia, July 21st 1861. Colour print. Published by Currier and Ives, 152 Nassau Street, New York. Framed, size A3.
drawing / Colonel Michael Corcoran at the Battle of Bull Run, 21st July, 1861
Prints & Drawings: Colonel Michael Corcoran at the Battle of Bull Run, 21st July, 1861, Gallant Charge of the 69th on the Rebel Batteries at the Battle of Bull Run, Virginia, July 21st 1861. Colour print. Published by Currier and Ives, 152 Nassau Street, New York. Framed, size A3.
drawing / 2nd Regiment, Corcoran's Legion
Original print, 1861, of Camp Seward, 170th New York Volunteers. 2nd Regiment, Corcoran's Legion. Colonel Peter McDermott and Lieutenant Colonel J.P. McIvor. Framed, size A4.