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.
bayonet / Volunteer Council competition, 1914
A home-made weapon, similar to a bayonet, made by the donor James Gough in December 1914. The Volunteer Council in Dublin organised a competition scheme and issued orders that those Volunteers who could do so were to make weapons for self-defence. The donor writes that this weapon "could be used on...
photograph / Dáil Éireann, Peace Session, 1921
Photograph, of Dáil Éireann, Peace Session, 16 August 1921, signed by Keogh Brothers.
photograph / O'Donovan Rossa Committee, 1915
Black and white photograph of the O'Donovan Rossa Committee, 1915.
photograph / O'Donovan Rossa Committee, 1915
Photograph of the O'Donovan Rossa Committee, 1915.
postcard photograph / Francis Sheehy Skeffington
Postcard photograph, black and white, Irish Rebellion, May 1916 Series. Francis Sheehy Skeffington. Published and Printed by the Powell Press, 22 Parliament Street, Dublin. One of a collection of postcards relating to the 1916 Rising, leaders, aftermath, Kilmainham Jail and the executions....
engraving / George Read
Engraving, by Samuel Sartain, of George Read, a signatory of the American Declaration of Independence, from Dublin. From the original picture in Independence Hall. HH:1937.156.2.1-115. Pictures of Persons associated with the American War of Independence. (Signatory means signatory of the...
reproduction / James Smith
Reproduction, by A.F.L., of a picture of James Smith, signatory of the Declaration of Independence, born in Dublin, Ireland. HH:1937.156.2.1-115. Pictures of Persons associated with the American War of Independence. (Signatory means signatory of the Declaration of Independence)....
reproduction / James Smith
Reproduction, by A.F.L., of a picture of James Smith, signatory of the Declaration of Independence, born in Dublin, Ireland. HH:1937.156.2.1-115. Pictures of Persons associated with the American War of Independence. (Signatory means signatory of the Declaration of Independence)....
reproduction / James Smith
Reproduction, by A.F.L., of a picture of James Smith, signatory of the Declaration of Independence, born in Dublin, Ireland. HH:1937.156.2.1-115. Pictures of Persons associated with the American War of Independence. (Signatory means signatory of the Declaration of Independence)....reproduction / James Smith
Reproduction, by Anna Francis Levins, of a picture of James Smith, signatory of the Declaration of Independence, born in Dublin, Ireland. HH:1937.156.2.1-115. Pictures of Persons associated with the American War of Independence. (Signatory means signatory of the Declaration of Independence)....
photograph / Dáil Éireann Peace Session, 1921
Framed photograph. Photograph of the 1st meeting of the Second Dáil, 16th August 1921. Heading: 'Peace Session: Dáil Éireann'. Contemporary copy of the Cashman original. One figure circled (from glass cover): note attached states that this is Denis O'Mahony, Kilavullen Coy., 2nd Cork Brigade.
photograph / Dick Cullen funeral, 1920/21
Photograph, part of procession at the funeral of Dick Cullen F.C.O., 4th Battalion, Dublin Brigade, Irish Volunteers, 1920 or 1921. Photograph, 8 and 1/8 by 6 and 1/8 inches.
receipt / James Callaghan, Soap and Candle Manufactory, Grocery, Tea, Spirit and Salt Stores, 1823
Shop bill, itemised, of James Callaghan, Soap and Candle Manufactory, Grocery, Tea, Spirit and Salt Stores. At Bray, Co. Wicklow, next to the Post Office. Dated 14 January 1823. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One...
receipt / Charlotte Miller, Grocery, Tea, Sugar, Wine and Spirit Stores, 1822
Shop bill, itemised, of Charlotte Miller, Grocery, Tea, Sugar, Wine and Spirit Stores. At the Post Office, Bray. Made out to James Grattan. Dated 24 August 1822. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a collection...
food card / Dublin Lockout, 1913
Food card, white, 1913 Lockout. Dublin Lockout food cards 1913. Envelope endorsed by William O'Brien ' Nineteen Thirteen Lockout./Dublin, August 1913/Food Cards/First and Second Issues/First for Union' and containing: (a) 5 cards (white) bearing the legend 'British Trade Union Fund./Give Bearer...
food card / Dublin Lockout, 1913
Second issue food card, 1913 Lockout. Blue. Dublin Lockout food cards, 1913. Envelope endorsed by William O'Brien ' Nineteen Thirteen Lockout./Dublin, August 1913/Food Cards/First and Second Issues/First for Union' and containing: (a) 5 cards (white) bearing the legend 'British Trade Union...
food card / Dublin Lockout, 1913
Food card, white, 1913 Lockout. Dublin Lockout food cards 1913. Envelope endorsed by William O'Brien ' Nineteen Thirteen Lockout./Dublin, August 1913/Food Cards/First and Second Issues/First for Union' and containing: (a) 5 cards (white) bearing the legend 'British Trade Union Fund./Give Bearer...
food card / Dublin Lockout, 1913
Second issue food card, 1913 Lockout. Blue. Dublin Lockout food cards 1913. Envelope endorsed by William O'Brien ' Nineteen Thirteen Lockout./Dublin, August 1913/Food Cards/First and Second Issues/First for Union' and containing: (a) 5 cards (white) bearing the legend 'British Trade Union...
food card / Dublin Lockout, 1913
Food card, white, 1913 Lockout. Dublin Lockout food cards 1913. Envelope endorsed by William O'Brien ' Nineteen Thirteen Lockout./Dublin, August 1913/Food Cards/First and Second Issues/First for Union' and containing: (a) 5 cards (white) bearing the legend 'British Trade Union Fund./Give Bearer...