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.
political cartoon / Buller and Bulwer, 1886
United Ireland cartoon, 9th October 1886, entitled 'Buller and Bulwer', depicting different attitudes of Castle to Kerry and to Belfast (Land and Orange). By J.D. Reigh.
commemorative badge / Parnell Memoriam, 1891/2
Parnell Memoriam Gold Badge. 9 ct. in form of a Celtic cross with black enamel on front where inscription reads, above, 'In Memoriam' and below 'Charles S. Parnell'. The centerpiece is a harp while the arms of the cross are completed in Celtic type scrollwork. At back, above, 'Let My Love Be...
commemorative badge / Charles Stewart Parnell, 1890s
Ivy leaf badge with photo of Parnell. Inset surrounded by the legend 'Give my Love to my Colleagues and to the Irish People'. The leaf is in bronze, the veins showing the same colour, the green being enamel. The portrait and legend in an ellipse black on white enamel. 5 x 4.7 cm.resource / Anti Home Rule, Courtney
Pall Mall Gazette, 20 Oct. 1988. pp 5/6 containing references to anti Home Rule Speech by Mr. L Courtney.
political cartoon / To Cover His Retreat, 1889
Political cartoon, supplement to the United Ireland, 12 October 1889. Titled 'To Cover His Retreat'. References Obstructionism in the House of Lords and the next General Election. Salisbury and 'Dis-Hartnington depicted. By J.D. Reigh.
political cartoon / Peter the Packer, 1889
Political cartoon, supplement to the United Ireland, 7 December 1889. Titled 'Peter the Packer'. Colour print in blue, red and black depicting the Lord Chief Justice in Ireland, as a representation of 'Justitia'. Standing on a pedestal, he wears a headband bearing the word 'Corruption' and holds a...
political cartoon / To Arms, 1892
Political cartoon, supplement to the United Ireland, 7 May 1892. Titled 'To Arms'. Colour print in green, red and black portraying Ireland as a young woman dressed in a white gown and red cloak, blowing a bugle on which hangs the words 'Independent Opposition' and holding a flag reading...
political cartoon / Tipperary Greeting the Chief, 1891
Political Cartoon, supplement to the United Ireland, 2 May 1891. Titled 'Tipperary Greeting the Chief'. Depicts Charles Stewart Parnell being greeted in Clonmel, 26 April 1891. 'My Soul, I never doubted you, said Rory of the Hill'. By J.D. Reigh.
card / Parnell Anniversary Week
Parnell Anniversary Week, invitation card to the Public Procession and Oration at the Parnell Monument, 12th October. Padraig McNamee presiding. From the Dublin Wicklowmen's Association to Mr D.M. Doyle. Circa 1892.
political cartoon / John Dillon, 1881
Political cartoon, Supplement from the Weekly Freeman, 8 October 1881. Portrait of John Dillon M.P.
political cartoon / Dragging His Coat, 1881
Political cartoon, Supplement from the Weekly Freeman, 13 August 1881. Titled 'Dragging His Coat'. Depicting Lord Salisbury dragging his coat outside the tents of the House of Commons, House of Lords, Home Rule and Fourth Party.
letter / John Clancy, 1890
Letter from William O'Brien, at 10 Arc de Triomphe, Monday (undated) to John Clancy, Alderman, Subsheriff and ex Lord Mayor Elect. Dated circa 1890, after O'Brien fled to France after being granted bail from prison on the charge of conspiracy.
commemorative badge / Parnell Commemoration
An ivy leaf, dried, with the name 'Parnell' inscribed on it in gold. Worn at a Charles Stewart Parnell Commemoration, late 19th century. 1892, the first anniversary of the death of Parnell, was the first 'Ivy Day' commemoration.
commemorative badge / Parnell Anniversary, 1890s
Silk badge, Parnell Anniversary, with portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell surrounded by views of Avondale, Irish House of Parliament, Parnell's grave and one scene entitled Ireland: A Nation. 1890s.
commemorative badge / Parnell Anniversary, 1897
Silk badge with portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell surrounded by a garland of shamrocks and ivy, October 10th 1897. Parnell Anniversary.
badge / Irish National League, C.S. Parnell Branch
Silk badge, Charles Stewart Parnell Branch of the Irish National League, Arran Quay Ward. With portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell. Undated, but probably 1890s.
memorial card / Charles Stewart Parnell, 1891
Memorial card, the death of Charles Stewart Parnell. IN MEMORY OF CHARLES STEWART PARNELL M.P. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 6TH 1891 AGED 45 YEARS AND WAS INTERRED AT GLASNEVIN CEMETARY OCT 11TH. Picture of Parnell to the left. Black edge. These cards were sold at the funeral.
photograph / Parnell Funeral, 1891
Photograph, Charles Stewart Parnell's Funeral. Photograph of the scene in the City Hall, Parnell's Lying-in-State. 1891.
photograph / Parnell Funeral, 1891
Photograph, Charles Stewart Parnell's Funeral. Photograph of the scene in the City Hall, Parnell's Lying-in-State. 1891.