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.
engraving / Arthur O'Connor
Engraving, Arthur O'Connor. Engraved by T.W. Huffman, from an original drawing by a French artist. Published by Madden & Co. Left side profile in black and white.
engraving / John Philpot Curran
Engraving, John Philpot Curran. Barrister at Law, and Representative in the Present Parliament. Engraved by J. Houston, from the original picture by H. Hopson. HH:1937.34.1.2-28. Engravings of historic interest, mounted on large sheets. John Philpot Curran.
engraving / Arthur Wolfe
Engraving, Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Kilwarden. Chief Justice of the King's Bench Ireland, murder by the Insurgents in Dublin 1803. Engraved by J. Heath from a drawing by Maguire, made from an oirginal painting by Hamilton in the possession of John Polleck Esq. Published by G. Robinson, Paternoster...
engraving / Henry Flood
Engraving of the Right Honourable Henry Flood. Engraved by James Heath from a drawing by Comerford, in the possession of Sir Jonah Barrington.
engraving / Lieutenant General Sir John Craddock
Engravings of historic interest, singly: unmounted. Lieutenant General Sir John Craddock, K.B. and K.C. By T. Lawrence, engraved by J. Godby. Published by Edward Ormeau, Bond Street, corner of Brooke Street, London, 2 January 1809. HH:1937.34.2.1-40. Engravings of historic interest, singly:...
engraving / Major General Montague Matthew
Engraving, depicting Major General Montague Matthew. Engraved by James Heath from an original drawing by George Petrie, R.H.A., in the possession of Sir J. Barrington.
engraving / Francis Rawdon, Earl of Moira
Engraving of Francis Rawdon, Earl of Moira. Engraved by James Heath from an original painting by Hamilton, in the possession of the Earl of Moira.
engraving / John Philpot Curran
Engraving, John Philpot Curran, Master of the Rolls in Ireland. Engraved by J. Heath from an original painting by Comerford, in the possession of Sir J. Barrington. HH:1937.34.2.1-40. Engravings of historic interest, singly: unmounted. John Philpot Curran.
death mask / Robert Emmet
Death mask of Robert Emmet, a copy by Jerome Connor of the Madden mask held by Dr Thomas Addis Emmet.
engraving / Mrs Tone and Her Sons Theobald Wolfe and Matthew
Coloured engraving of Mrs Tone and children, Theobald Wolfe and Matthew. From original drawings taken in 1778 in the possession of Mrs Moore. Published by Madden & Co.
seal / Lord Edward Fitzgerald
One of two seal impressions. Said to be relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald. Oval. Recording angel signing book confronted by Cock, with inscription: HEREUX QUI LES SERT CLARE SC. From matrix in possession of Mr P. Pain.
seal / Lord Edward Fitzgerald
One of two seal impressions. Said to be relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald. Oval. Recording angel signing book confronted by Cock, with inscription: HEREUX QUI LES SERT CLARE SC. From matrix in possession of Mr P. Pain.
blunderbuss / Michael Dwyer
Blunderbuss owned by Michael Dwyer, 1771-1826. Blunderbuss rifle, iron barrel, wooden stock with iron butt plate. Iron lock. No maker's name. Irish, late 18th century. Length of 32". This is the blunderbuss given by Miss Hume of Humewood, Co. Wicklow, to the 1798 Memorial Committee in 1938 -...
proclamation / 1798 Rebellion
Original manuscript draft proclamation for the Rising, 1798. One page front and back. Original letter begining, Irishmen your country is free. That vile Government etc, and ending, Remember their burnings, their rackings, their torturings, their military massacres and their legal murder, remember...
bulletin / Lord Edward Fitzgerald, arrest, 15 May 1798
Government bulletin or notice, declaring the capture of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 15 May 1798. With additional text dated 20 May. Printed by George Grierson, Dublin.
print / Oliver Bond
Print from the Weekly Freeman. Oliver Bond. HH:1940.44.1-41. Collection of pictures etc. taken of Irish History 1798 - 1905. HH:1940.44.22 - Picture from the Weekly Freeman - O. Bond.
bulletin / Proclamation, 29 June 1798
Printed notice - Proclamation announcing a pardon for the rebels, 29th June 1798. Dublin Castle Government issued bulletin, printed by George Grierson, Dublin. HH:1940.93a -h Eight printed notices referring to 1798 Rebellion. HH:1940.93a Notice - pardon for the rebels, 29th June 1798.
leaflet / Deluded United Irishmen !!!
Printed notice issued by the Government - against the United Irishmen. Dublin Castle Government issued bulletin, printed by George Grierson, Dublin.
pocket watch / Joseph Holt
Watch belonging to Joseph Holt, rebel leader, 1798. Casing brass with JOSEPH HOLT inscribed on it. Face of white enamel. Inscribed inside GEORGE FIVEY, DUBLIN. 783. Brass cover.