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.
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.
lithograph / Colonel Michael Corcoran
Print of Colonel Michael Corcoran, 69th Regiment, N.Y.S.M.. Lithograph by T.W. Strong at 98 Nassau Street, New York. Framed. A3 size.
article / The International Rifle Match, 1874
Magazine article, the Irish Rifle Team in U.S.A. 1874, page 832, of the 10 October 1874 issue of Harper's Weekly showing both the Irish and American teams for the International Rifle Match. From photograph by Rockwood. Individual images of T.S. Dakin, Henry Fulton, L.L. Hepburn, H.A. Gildersleeve,...
War of Independence Service Medal, Active / Liam Mellows
War of Independence Active Service medal. Liam Mellows' Cogadh na Saoirse medal, with 'Comrac' on bar (War of Independence Active Service). Name of recipient and number 918 stamped on reverse.
flag / Ancient Order of Hibernians (Irish American Alliance), 1910
Banner of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (Irish American Alliance), about 1910. Poplin cloth. On one side the harp between sprays of shamrock beneath 'A.O.H.' (all painted) over a ribbon of satin applique on which is painted CLAN-NA-GAEL. This ribbon is covering an earlier painting on the cloth....
War of Independence Service Medal, Active / Peter Coates, I.C.A.
War of Independence Active Service medal, comhrac bar and ribbon named on reverse to Peter Coates, Irish Citizen Army. Engraved on reverse.
political cartoon / To the Memory of the Brave, 1905
Political cartoon, from the Weekly Freeman and National Press, titled 'To the Memory of the Brave', 17 June 1905. The female figure of Erin lays a wreath on a tomb engraved 'To the Heroes of Fontenoy Who Upheld the Glory of Ireland'. HH:1940.44.1-41. Collection of pictures etc. taken of Irish...
pamphlet / 'Your Everyday Words', Goma, 1960
Pamphlet entitled "Your everyday words - for use of the Irish troops in Goma July 1960"
buttonhole badge / Boycott British
Boycott British, buttonhole badge, c. 1932. Showing a dexter fist with the slogan around above on a raised band of navy enamel. The field mottled and gilt.
legal document / Maguire, Spain, 18th c.
Last will and testament of Dr Alexandro Hugo Maguire, dated 11th October 1790. Maguire states himself to be born in Fermanagh, Ireland, resident in Cadiz, and the legitimate son of Roderigo and Cathalina Drummond, both deceased. Stated that Maguire studied medicine in Praga (Prague). Stamped with...
postcard photograph / German Officer's wife, 1915
Postcard photograph of the wife of a German Officer, c. 1915. Full length photograph. Published by Am, Schlotfeld, Stade.
postcard photograph / German Officer, 1915
Postcard photograph of German Officer in full uniform, including rifle with bayonet, pickelhaub and backpack (1914-1918). Full length photograph.
bugle / Thomas Francis Meagher
Bugle used by Thomas Francis Meagher to summon a boat while he lived at Lake Sorell, Tasmania, 1851 - 1852. Brass bugle, overall length of tube 14 inches, reduced to 5 in by one twist; diameter of bell mouth, including everted lip, 3 inches. No marks. A length of plaited cord attached to make a...
portrait / Arthur Wolfe, 1798
Framed drawing of Arthur Wolfe, former Attorney General, later Lord Kilwarden, Chief Justice of Ireland (1798). Chief Justice at the time of John Clinch's death and Fr. Harold's transportation. He did his best to save Fr. Harold but was overruled by lord Castlereagh. He lived at Newlands and was...
portrait / Robert Emmet
Framed portrait of Robert Emmet, in chalk and watercolour. "1778 - 1803" underneath.pamphlet / Anti-Gas Protection of Babies and Young Children, 1939
Pamphlet, Anti-Gas Protection of Babies and Young Children. 8 pp. pamphlet published by Her Majesty's Stationary Office in July, 1939. Used by Irish Army.
certificate / T.M. Gick, Cambridge University School of Instruction, 1915
Certificate, Cambridge University School of Instruction, made out to (Temporary) 2nd Lieutenant T.M. Gick, saying he has successfully completed the training course and listing the subjects studied, as prescribed in the War Office letter 43 / Miscellaneous / 1165 (M.T. 3) of 10 January 1915. Thomas...
Iron Cross / Captain Keogh, 1914
German Iron Cross, with ribbon. Said to have belonged to Captain Keogh of the Casement Brigade. One side: FW under crown, oak leaves and below, 1813. Other side: W under crown and, below, 1914. Black ribbon with two white stripes.
handbill / No sweating / No starvation wages
Irish Women Workers' Co-Op Society leaflet / handbill announcing Christmas sale of shirts. 'No sweating / No starvation wages'.