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engraving / The Triumphal Procession of O'Connell and Fellow Martyrs, 1844
Coloured print or engraving, the Procession of Daniel O'Connell after release from prison 1844, by W.H. Holbrooke; published by MacCormack, Dublin. Showing in colour the procession proceeding to Daniel O'Connell's house in Merrion Square entitled "The Triumphal Procession of O'Connell and Fellow...
newspaper / The Police Gazette / Hue & Cry, 14 Dec 1866
Framed copy of 'The Police Gazette'. Subtitle: 'Hue-and-Cry'. Dublin, Friday, December 11, 1866. Notice for the arrest of James Stephens as an 'active member of treasonable conspiracy against the Queen's authority in Ireland', and for his escape from Richmond Prison on 24th November 1865. Various...
cross / Daniel O'Connell, 1844
Wooden cross or crucifix on stand, with figure of Christ in glazed clay. Belonging to Daniel O'Connell when imprisoned in Richmond Prison, 1844.
souvenir / Daniel O'Connell, 1844
Document signed by Daniel O'Connell, 1844. Sheet of paper with the O'Connell arms upon which is written: DANIEL O'CONNELL, M.P. FOR THE COUNTY OF CORK, RICHMOND BRIDEWELL, 24th JUNE, 1844. FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. Framed.
letter / Daniel O'Connell, Richmond, 1844
Handwritten letter of Daniel O'Connell, from Richmond Bridewell, on 25th June, 1844. Not directed but intended for Messrs. Roger Reid and Charles Magee and Co., Banbridge, and written as a note of acknowledgement of their present to him of damask table linen, and as a recommendation of their work...
jug / Daniel O'Connell, 1844
Colourless mould-blown glass jug with eight ribs, wide mouth, arch and angle rim with broad lip and handle. Inscribed "This jug was used at the table of O'Connell and his fellow prisoners during our unjust captivity in Richmond Bridewell in 1844. Thos. Matt. Ray - one of the state prisoners."
letter / Daniel O'Connell. Richmond Barracks, 1844
Handwritten letter, signed Daniel O'Connell. Richmond Barracks, 19 July 1844, to the Mayor of Waterford. Regarding sending a proof of a likeness of O'Connell, by Carrick, which will be sent to the Mayor.
lithograph / Terence Bellew McManus
Terence Bellew McManus. Mounted, framed, by Bregazzi and Sons, Dublin. Glazed O'Neill lithograph of Gluckman dagnerrotype. Head and shoulders with facsimile of 11 October 1848 autograph. Inscribed below "To my friend John Augustus Byrne/as a prison rememberance/Terence Bellew McManus/Richmond...
lithograph / Thomas Francis Meagher
Thomas Francis Meagher. Mounted, framed (By Bregazzi) glazed, .5 length lithograph published by Duffy with facsimile autograph. Inscribed "To John Augustus Bryne from his friend Thomas Francis Meagher with the warmest regards and good wishes" on one side and "Richmond Prison June 7th 1849. Kings...
chess set / O'Connell / Sheil - Richmond Prison, 1844
Chess set, stated to have been used by Daniel O'Connell and R.L. Sheil while imprisoned in Richmond Prison in 1844. 31 pieces in carved ivory; 17 pieces painted/stained red. Screw on bases. All contained in wooden box with sliding lid.
souvenir / Richmond Bridewell, 1844
Framed and glazed sheet containing the signatures of Daniel O'Connell, Thomas Steele, Charles Gavan Duffy, Thomas Matthew Ray etc. Richmond Bridewell, September 6th, 1844.
painting / View of Richmond Bridewell, 1844
View of Richmond Bridewell 1844. The Gaol, from the Yard adjoining the State Prisoners. Apartment comprising two ranges, of building clocktower; High wall enclosing Yard partially obscuring range of buildings to rear. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these...
painting / The Liberator's Bedroom, Richmond Bridwell 1844
The Liberator's Bedroom. Richmond Bridwell 1844. Wallpapered, carpeted with four poster canopy bed, fireplace, bookshelves, cupboard, writing tables, stool, and chaise lounge. Handwritten description on reverse as above. 10 inches x 14 inches.
painting / Private Chapel of State Prisoners, Richmond Bridewell 1844
Private Chapel of State Prisoners. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Altar crucifix, candlesticks, stations of the cross, priest and congregation kneeling in pews. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. 10 inches x 13.75 inches
painting / John O'Connell's Bedroom, Richmond Bridewell 1844
John O'Connell's Bedroom. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Carpeted, wallpapered, four poster canopy bed, tables, books, cupboard, chair, stool, male standing at reading lectern; open door leading on to well lit corridor. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these...
painting / The Drawing Room, Richmond Bridewell 1844
The Drawing Room. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Carpeted, wallpapered, draped window, tables, chairs, piano, pictures, fireplace and male reading at desk. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A.
painting / Tom Steele's Bedroom, Richmond Bridewell 1844
Tom Steele's Bedroom. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Poster bed, fireplace, dropleaf table, chair, cupboards, bookcase, wash stands, two ewers and basins, rugs and window. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. 9.5 inches x...
painting / Thomas M. Ray's bedroom, Richmond Bridwell 1844
Thomas M. Ray's bedroom Richmond Bridwell 1844. Wallpapered, rugs, four-poster canopy bed, table, cabinet, chair and fireplace. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A.
painting / Thomas M. Ray's Sittingroom, Richmond Bridewell, 1844
Thomas M. Ray's Sitting Room. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Wallpapered, carpeted, fireplace, cabinets, books, paper, piano, male seated on chais longue writing at table and two children at play. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry...