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sketch / Robert Emmet

Print of sketch of Robert Emmet, 1802. From an original pencil sketch presented to the National Library of Ireland by Sir Edward Hudson Kinehan Bart.

 

engraving / Robert Emmet

Print or engraving of Robert Emmet in side profile. With the text 'When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth and not till then let my epitaph be written'. One of two prints of Robert Emmet. One sepia and one black and white impression of early engraving.

 

engraving / Robert Emmet

Print or engraving of Robert Emmet in side profile. With the text 'When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth and not till then let my epitaph be written'. One of two prints of Robert Emmet. One sepia and one black and white impression of early engraving.

 

portrait / Sarah Curran

Photograph of portrait of Sarah Curran, connected to Robert Emmet. From the portrait painting by Romney.

 

engraving / Robert Emmet

Print or engraving of Robert Emmet in side profile. With the text 'When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth and not till then let my epitaph be written'. Imaged adapted from Petrie's portrait of Emmet in the dock, 1803.

 

picture / Robert Emmet

Print, probably a newspaper supplement, of Robert Emmet leading his men into battle, 23 July 1803. By J.D. Reigh, 1890 (signed in corner).

 

engraving / Robert Emmet

Print, Robert Emmet. From the engraving by J. Heath from an original painting by James Petrie of Emmet in the dock, Green Street Court House, 1803.

 

commemorative badge / Anne Devlin, death, 1851

Commemorative badge, the death of Anne Devlin, Irish republican, and servant to Robert Emmet. 'Ireland remembers Annie Devlin Heroine 1851 R.I.P'. Cream coloured card with inscription printed in green with orange textile tassles along bottom edge.

 

pocket book / Robert Emmet

Wallet or pocket book, originally of red leather with green leather lining and silver clasp engraved with names 'Robert Emmet, 1800'. Found containing a lock of dark hair (presumed to be that of Anne Devlin - L.1425b) and a label with the name Robert Emmet in ink. Stated to have belonged to Robert...

 

relic / Anne Devlin, 1803

Lock of dark hair, presumed to be that of Anne Devlin, servant to Robert Emmet. Found contained in the wallet or pocket book, originally of red leather with green leather lining and silver clasp engraved with names 'Robert Emmet, 1800'. Lock of hair tied with a length of white thread.

 

seal impression / Robert Emmet

Seal matrix with wax seal impressions, stated to have belonged to Robert Emmet.

 

silhouette / Anne Devlin

Silhouette portrait of Anne Devlin. Taken at an advanced age. Devlin depicted wearing a blue shawl and white hat. In original frame. Inscribed on the back 'Anne Devlin, Robert Emmet's servant'.

 

photograph / Robert Emmet, 1803

Photograph of engraving of Robert Emmet by H. Brocas, 1803.

 

miniature / James Napper Tandy

Miniature, colour portrait, of James Napper Tandy.

 

letter / John Tandy, Bordeaux, 1802

Letter from James Napper Tandy to John Tandy, Bordeaux, 1802.

 

death mask / Robert Emmet

Death mask of Robert Emmet. Plaster, late 18th century.

 

reproduction / Robert Emmet

Photogravure reproductions of sketches of Robert Emmet made at his trial. Beside one sketched figure is 'Thomas'.

 

print / Robert Emmet

Watercolour portrait of Robert Emmet. Copy of a sketch made by the officer-on-duty on night before execution.

 

print / Robert Emmet / Mr Frost

Engraving; on front with Robert Emmet at his trial, and on reverse Mr. Frost.

 

miniature / Robert Emmet

Framed picture or print of Robert Emmet. With the text - It is the only authentic portrait engraved by Brocas for the celebrated Watty Cox from a drawing of Petrie taken from life in the dock during his trial, Green St. Dublin 1803. Proofs coloured by J. Reigh to be had only from J.J. Fetherstone...