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.
presentation box / City of Dublin / Hyde, 1906
Presentation box, wood, with brass dedication plate affixed to the front. This casket contains the Freedom of the City of Dublin conferred upon Douglas Hyde, 29 June 1906. Painted on top with the crests of the four Irish provinces and a crest of the City of Dublin in the centre.
document / Dillon Regiment, Irish Brigade
Letter relating to the Dillon Regiment of the Irish Brigade, Dublin 27th November. Probably circa 1770s-1790s.
uniform pattern book / J.B. Johnstone, Dublin
Book of records of uniforms kept by Messrs. J.B. Johnstone Ltd, 32 Moleworth Street, Dublin, Military Tailors. The book, 20 inches by 14 inches thick, containing written and typescript details of uniforms worn by officers of regiments of the British Army, officers of the Irish Army, and the...
Volunteer medal / Rotunda Infantry, 1789
Rotunda Infantry (Yeomanry, Dublin) Medal 1789, silver, hand engraved. Oby: Across, TO MR./ JOHN AYRE/ FOR./ HIS SUPERIOR SKILL/ IN ARMS/ ON THE 9th DAY OF SEP./ 1798/ 4th COMPANY. Within an inner double line around above, PRESENTED AND ADJUDGED BY CAPTN. THORP. and around below, ROTUNDA INFANTRY....
photograph / National Army, College Green
Photograph of a parade of National Army, probably College Green, Dublin. Early 1920s.
photograph / Lusk Pipers, 1912
Photograph of Lusk Pipers with Dublin Fianna at presentation of flag in 1912. 6.6 by 4.8 inches.
cheque / Seán Mac Diarmada
Cheque in favour of Seán MacDiarmada signed by Padraig Mac Piarais (Patrick Pearse). Number 1762 for o1.00.00 dated 26 October 1914, drawn on the Terenure Branch of the Royal Bank of Ireland. Endorsed by MacDiarmada and Siobhan Bean an Phiarsaigh.
postcard photograph / Section A Company, 4th Battalion Irish Volunteers, 1915
Postcard photograph, black and white, partial. Section A Company, 4th Battalion Irish Volunteers. Winners of ... Aeridheacht, Sunday 5 September 1915. One of a collection of postcards relating to the 1916 Rising, leaders, aftermath, Kilmainham Jail and the executions. Produced in Ireland.
envelope / Sinn Fein Post Office
Envelope, used, addressed to Brigid Ni Leaghlobair(?) at 68 Heytesbury Street, South Circular Road, Dublin. Ink stamp ‘Sinn Fein Post Office’. No date.
memorandum / John Maddock, Dublin, 1758
Certificate of Freedom of the City of Dublin (memorandum), granted by birth to John Maddock, Chrictmas Assembly, 26 January 1758.
programme / Theatre Royal, 1842
Play bill on satin, Theatre Royal, Dublin, 15th June 1842. The Comedy "The Jealous Wife" in which Helen Faucit was to make her last appearance but two, and the farce "The Bee Hive". In Aid of the Distressed Widows and Brethren of hte Masonic Order.
engraving / Miss Sharpe
Engraving, Miss Sharpe. Miss Sharpe of the Theatre Royal, Dublin. Probably Miss Sharpe, singer, circa 1805 to 1815. Drawn by J.R. Maguire. Engraved by Brocas. HH:1937.34.2.1-40. Engravings of historic interest, singly: unmounted. Miss Sharpe.
freedom certificate / John Keane, Dublin, 1763
Freedom of Dublin City bond, 20th July 1763, obliging John Keane to supply himself with arms sufficient for a foot-soldier in readiness for survice to the King. Single printed page. Signed by Thomas Knox.
newspaper / Dublin Gazette, 1830
Copy of 'The Dublin Gazette', 23 March 1830, printed two and a half pages. Four documents. 1) Paper, printed, three pages, Marquis of Ely, Admiral Henry Evans and the City of Wexford, 1829; 2) Copy of 'Dublin Gazette, 23/03/1830, printed two and a half pages; 3) Copy of 'Dublin Gazette,...
newspaper / Dublin Gazette, 1874
Copy of 'The Dublin Gazette', 11 September 1874. five pages, printed. Four documents. 1) Paper, printed, three pages, Marquis of Ely, Admiral Henry Evans and the City of Wexford, 1829; 2) Copy of 'Dublin Gazette, 23/03/1830, printed two and a half pages; 3) Copy of 'Dublin Gazette, 11/09/1874....
theatre programme / Queen's Theatre, Dublin, May 1864
Printed programme. Queen's Theatre, Dublin, May 1864. Featuring the burlesque 'Ixion or The Man at the Wheel', the drama 'Isle of St Tropez' and the farce Artful Dodge'. Printed by Robert Carrick, at 30 Bachelor's Walk, Dublin. HH:1941.16.1-7. Seven theatre programmes, Dublin. 19th century....
theatre programme / Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
Printed programme, 4 page (one sheet folded). Play at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. 26 March, (no year). Featuring the drama 'Miriam's Crime', and the burlesque 'Paris'. Printed at 6 Fleet Street, Dublin. HH:1941.16.1-7. Seven theatre programmes, Dublin. 19th century. HH:1941.16.5 - Printed...
theatre programme / Queen's Theatre, Dublin, 1863
Printed programme. Plays at the Queen's Theatre, Dublin, June 1863. Featuring the ballet 'Le Reve de Crepin', the farces 'Wide Awake' and 'Irish Housekeeper', and the father and son comedians Robson and Robson. Printed by Robert Carrick, at 30 Bachelor's Walk, Dublin. HH:1941.16.1-7. Seven...
theatre programme / Queen's Theatre, Dublin, 1863
Printed programme. Plays at the Queen's Theatre, Dublin, September 1863. Featuring the burlesque 'Ill Treated Il Travotore', a farce 'Somebody Else' and a drama 'Vagrant'. Printed by Robert Carrick, at 30 Bachelor's Walk, Dublin. HH:1941.16.1-7. Seven theatre programmes, Dublin. 19th century....