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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.
 
fire plate / Royal Liver Insurance, c. mid 1800s
Fire Insurance mark or fire plate of the Royal Insurance Company (Royal Liver). From 1710 such plaques were fixed to the outside wall of a building to show the Fire Brigade that the building had paid its insurance and was entitled to the fire services. Buildings without the fire mark would not be...
 
receipt / Goold and Dunn, Tea, Wine, Spirit and Grocery Merchants, 1823
Shop bill, itemised, of Goold and Dunn, Tea, Wine, Spirit and Grocery Merchants, Leinster Street, Athy, Co. Kildare. Dated 22 September 1823. The warehouse also sells textiles, ironwork, hardware and timber. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26,...
 
leaflet / Scheme of the Imperial Austrian Loan, 1839
"Scheme of the Imperial Austrian Loan" of 1839. One page leaflet, printed back and front, outlining the prize scheme and giving an 1845 report on the same. From NLI, ex J. McGarrity papers, on 28.3.1979.
 
receipt / McDonagh, Ironmongery, Hardware, Brush and Leather, 1820-26
Shop bill, itemised, of McDonagh, Ironmongery, Hardware, Brush and Leather Warehouse, at Bray, Co. Wicklow. Not dated, but 1820 to 1826. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a collection of eighty shop and...
 
receipt / Hodgen's, Flax and Hemp Manufactury, 1820-26
Shop bill, itemised, of Hodgen's, Flax and Hemp Manufactury, at No. 9 Pill Lane, Dublin. Not dated, but 1820 to 1826. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a collection of eighty shop and tradesmen's bills of...
 
receipt / O'Reilly, Irish Poplin and Tabbinet, 1820-26
Shop bill, itemised, of O'Reilly, Irish Poplin and Tabbinet. Mercer to His Majesty and Royal Family. Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation. Listing of all fabrics available. At No. 30 College Green, Dublin. Not dated, but 1820 to 1826. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan...
 
receipt / Samuel Lawrence, Wax, Spremaceti and Tallow Chandler, 1820-26
Shop bill, itemised, of Samuel Lawrence, Wax, Spremaceti and Tallow Chandler, Soap Boiler and Patent Mould manufacturer. Also Starch, Blues and Scented Soap. At No. 39 Grafton Street, Dublin. Not dated, but 1820 to 1826. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family,...
 
receipt / William Fitzpatrick, Grocery, Tea, Wine and Spirit Warehouse, 1825
Shop bill, itemised, of William Fitzpatrick, Grocery, Tea, Wine and Spirit Warehouse, at 23 Dame Street, corner of South Great George's Street, Dublin. Dated 25 July 1825. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a...
 
receipt / Patrick Kelly, Rope, Hemp and Flax Manufactury, 1825
Shop bill, itemised, of Patrick Kelly, Rope, Hemp and Flax Manufactury, Sail Cloth and Sacking of the Best Quality, Ready made Sacks. At 32 Francis Street, Dublin. Dated 25 July 1825. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. ...
 
receipt / Andrew Reilly's Foundry, Brass and Iron Warehouse, 1825
Shop bill, itemised, of Andrew Reilly's Foundry, Brass and Iron Warehouse, at No 5 Bridgefoot Street, Dublin. Dated 25 July 1825. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a collection of eighty shop and tradesmen's...
 
receipt / Ward and Goodland, Saddlers, 1820-26
Shop bill, itemised, of Ward and Goodland, Saddlers, Cap, Whip and Harness Makers to His Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, Commander of the Forces, His Majesty's Board of Ordnance etc. At 9 Dame Street, Dublin. Not dated, but between 1820 and 1826. One of a collection of documents...
 
receipt / Joseph A. Rea, Druggist and Spice Merchants, 1820-26
Shop bill, itemised, of Joseph A. Rea, Druggist and Spice Merchants to His Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant etc. At 2 Skinner Row, Dublin. Not dated, but between 1820 and 1826. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan...
 
receipt / William Kennedy & Co., The Old Established Grocery Warehouse, 1823
Shop bill, itemised, of William Kennedy & Co., The Old Established Grocery Warehouse, at No. 88 Grafton Street, Dublin Dated 1823. For one bottle of mustard. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a collection of...
 
receipt / Pollock & Co., Ferriers, 1822
Shop bill, itemised, of Pollock & Co., Ferriers, at 56 Fishamble Street, Dublin. Made out to a Mrs Fox. Dated 2 August 1822. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a collection of eighty shop and tradesmen's bills...
 
receipt / William Roberts, Old Established Wool Crane and General Commission Stores, 1825
Shop bill, itemised, of William Roberts, Old Established Wool Crane and General Commission Stores, at Thomas Court, Dublin. Made out to James Grattan. Dated 2 June 1825. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P. One of a...
 
receipt / B. Hughes, Brussel, English and Irish Carpet & Textile Warehouse, 1825
Shop bill, itemised, of B. Hughes, at her Cheap Brussel, English and Irish Carpet, Blanket, Flannel, Ticken, Counterpane, Quilt, Hearth rug, Green and Gray Baize and Moreen Warehouse. At No.s 10 and 11 High Street, Dublin. Made out to Mrs Fox. Dated 20 August 1825. One of a collection of...
 
receipt / M. Maguire, Tallow Chandler and Soap Boiler, 1826
Shop bill, itemised, of M. Maguire, Tallow Chandler and Soap Boiler, at 56 South King Street, Dublin. Within one door of Grafton Street. Continues to have a good assortment of every article in her line of business, and respectfully thanks her friends and customers for their kind patronage...
 
receipt / Oldham & Co., Druggists, 1820-26
Shop bill, itemised, of Oldham & Co., Druggists, Import and Prepare; Family Medicines, Perfumery, Patent Medicines etc, Spices, Fruit, Confectionary, Oils and Varnishes, Colours, Horse and Sheep Medicines. At 37 Grafton Street, Dublin. Not dated, but between 1820 and 1826. One of a collection of...
 
receipt / T. Irwin Ganly, Veterinary Surgeon, 1825
Shop bill, itemised, of T. Irwin Ganly, Veterinary Surgeon (successor to Mr Darley), Hospital For Horses. At 41 Exchequer Street, Dublin. Made out to James Grattan. Dated 14 April 1825. One of a collection of documents relating to the Grattan Bellew Family, 1820-26, particularly James Grattan M.P....