Historical Collections Online

 

resource / John Howard Gorges

Black and white photograph of miniature of John Howard Gorges, abouy 1776 - 1826 in the uniform of the 33rd Regiment (later Duke of Wellington's Regiment). The year was handpainted about the year 1796.

 

flag /

Centrepice of flag, silk, embroidered with the figure of Hibernia in the centre, holding a flag and leaning on a Maid of Erin harp, with a wreath of shamrock around. Circa 1798 period.

 

flag / Arms and Strength to Men of Courage

Flag, framed, 1798 period. Silk, centrepiece of flag, with Maid of Erin harp in centre, crowned, and the words 'Arms and Strength to Men of Courage' embroidered around. All encircled by a wreath of shamrock.

 

relic / Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1795

Cravat of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, green, dated to 1795. With handwritten label ‘His green cravat which he did not take off for the officers on the Curragh’. This refers to an incident at the Curragh Races in 1795 when a group of dragoon officers demanded Fitzgerald remove his green cravat as the...

 

relic / Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1790

A feather with a label wrapped around, reading ‘he gave me this feather in London 1790 on his return from America’. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell Family, descended from Lady Pamela Campbell, the daughter of Lord Edward and Lady Pamela...

 

relic / Lord Edward Fitzgerald

A mother-of-pearl plated handle, unidentified, possibly from an accessory. Found in envelope on which was written ‘Pamela’s head dress’. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell Family, descended from Lady Pamela Campbell, the daughter of Lord...

 

relic / Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1791

Shawl / scarf given by Lord Edward Fitzgerald with label ‘he gave me this when he returned from Paris 1791’. Reported in the acquisition paperwork as ‘Pamela’s scarf’. Purple, cream or buff and pink silk. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell...

 

relic / Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1790s

Scarf of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, with label ‘he wore this. Our mother had one the same and Charlotte put it with my mother in her coffin’. Possibly written by Sophia Fitzgerald re their mother Emily. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell...

 

relic / Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1797

Piece of green ribbon given by Lord Edward Fitzgerald, in a piece of paper with handwritten text ‘he brought me home this bit of green ribbon the evening of St. Patrick’s Day 1797 from Kilmainham Gaol, one of the Simms sent it me’. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward...

 

relic / Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1797

Lock of hair of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, cropped at Leinster House, 1797. With text ‘Lord Edward Fitzgerald’s hair given to me by Minny Napier and her brother to whom they were left by my Aunt Lady Lucy Foley’. This refers to Edward Fitzgerald cropping his hair in the short French style. Part of a...

 

letter / re Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798

Letter, addressed to His Excellency Earl Cornwallis Lord Lieutenent of Ireland, from the owner of the house in which Lord Edward Fitzgerald was captured, begging for pardon. The owner of the house Fitzgerald was catured in was a feather merchant, Nicholas Murphy, at 135 Thomas Street Dublin. Part...

 

letter case / Lady Pamela Fitzgerald, 1797

One of two silk embroidered letter cases, belonging to Lady Pamela Fitzgerald, 1797. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell Family, descended from Lady Pamela Campbell, the daughter of Lord Edward and Lady Pamela Fitzgerald.

 

letter case / Lady Pamela Fitzgerald, 1797

One of two silk embroidered letter cases, belonging to Lady Pamela Fitzgerald, 1797. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell Family, descended from Lady Pamela Campbell, the daughter of Lord Edward and Lady Pamela Fitzgerald.

 

autograph / Lady Pamela Fitzgerald

Autograph of Lady Pamela Fitzgerald, from a document written in French. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell Family, descended from Lady Pamela Campbell, the daughter of Lord Edward and Lady Pamela Fitzgerald.

 

relic / Lady Pamela Fitzgerald, 1831

A piece of wood from Lady Edward Fitzgerald’s old coffin (Lady Pamela). Pamela died in 1831 and was buried in France, her remains were later re-interred in England. Part of a collection of personal items relating to Lord Edward Fitzgerald from the Campbell Family, descended from Lady Pamela...

 

portrait / Theobald Wolfe Tone

Photstatic reproduction of a portrait print of Theobald Wolfe Tone. Framed.

 

membership certificate / Theobald Wolfe Tone / United Irishmen

Society of United Irishmen of Dublin membership certificate, made out to Theobald Wolfe Tone. Signed by James Napper Tandy.

 

portrait /

Miniature portrait in black wooden frame, glazed. Drawn in black and white. Possibly Thomas Addis Emmet, unconfirmed. June 1st 1802 written on back.

 

handcuff / Royal Irish Constabulary

Pair of manacles, cast iron, with key. 19th century, possibly Royal Irish Constabulary.

 

button / 1798 Rebellion

Small collection of objects found with a note detailing that they were de-selected from the 1798 Exhibition. Comprising one lead shot, one coin, seven buttons, mostly with details worn away; one of the North Cork Militia, and one of the ?stown Rangers 1795.