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Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Hiroshima Jam Jar Hiroshima Jam Jar This object was recovered from the debris of Hiroshima after the world’s first atomic bomb at the end of World War II. ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Wooden Toy Spitfire 1940 Wooden Toy Spitfire 1940 Icon of the Battle of Britain and the pivotal events of 1940 following the occupation of Europe and threat of invasion ... Contributed by Individual
  3. The Egyptian mummy Takabuti and her case The Egyptian mummy Takabuti and her case Takabuti was the first Egyptian mummy to be brought to Ireland. She was brought to Belfast in 1834 by Mr Thomas Greg of ... Contributed by Museum
  4. Fragment of the Berlin Wall Fragment of the Berlin Wall I was 11 years old when the wall came down; though my understanding of the political meaning was largely vague, the ... Contributed by Individual
  5. 1808 Adam and Eve Sampler 1808 Adam and Eve Sampler This was made in 1808 and originated in Chorley. It demonstrates how proficient young women were in the art of ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Chinese wedding cape Chinese wedding cape Handmade in Xuan Cheng in China by the grandmother of the owner's wife. It is a family heirloom. Contributed by Individual
  7. 3D Stars (Pin Cushions) 3D Stars (Pin Cushions) These two 3D stars are examples of the skilled and patient work of women and as such should be available for all to ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Ocean Coal War Service Certificate Ocean Coal War Service Certificate This certificate was presented to a returning Miner to the Ocean Coal Company`s Ocean Western Colliery at Nantymoel, ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Goblin teasmade Goblin teasmade This is the Goblin teasmade - with a lamp! The word 'teesmade' was certainly initiated by George Absolom and predates ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Missionary collection box Missionary collection box Christian families in Wales collected funds in these boxes to support missionary work across the World. Contributed by Museum
  11. Newlyn copper plaques Newlyn copper plaques THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. NEWLYN ART GALLERY. The four copper ... Contributed by Museum
  12. Hei tiki souvenirs from New Zealand Hei tiki souvenirs from New Zealand These tiki are souvenirs from New Zealand from different times and places. They are based on the Maori hei tiki, highly ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Cloured polyethelene toy Cloured polyethelene toy Polyethelene was discovered by ICI Ltd in Manchester and used for the first time as insulators and moulded connectors ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Votes for women sash Votes for women sash White silk sash with purple and green stripes and the words Votes for Women. In the photo it is worn by Bessie Watson. Contributed by Museum
  15. Ingot Ingot THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. LOOE MUSEUM. This ingot is evidence of ... Contributed by Museum
  16. Good Shepherd plaque Good Shepherd plaque THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. ST HILARY HERITAGE CENTRE. Folk art panel ... Contributed by Museum
  17. Lanhydrock Atlas Lanhydrock Atlas THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 100 OBJECTS'. LANHYDROCK HOUSE. Joel Gascoyne, the ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Mount Edgcumbe estate workers Mount Edgcumbe estate workers THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. MOUNT EDGCUMBE HOUSE. Nicholas Condy ... Contributed by Museum
  19. Along shore fisherman Along shore fisherman THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. FALMOUTH ART GALLERY. Charles Napier Hemy, ... Contributed by Museum
  20. D Day mascot uniform D Day mascot uniform THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. PERRANZABULOE MUSEUM. This is the uniform ... Contributed by Museum
  21. Gas Mask Gas Mask This gas mask belonged to my grandad. He had to carry it around on his back just in case a bomb dropped. Gas masks were ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Waterlilies by Claude Monet, 1905 Waterlilies by Claude Monet, 1905 Oil painting of Waterlilies by Claude Monet, painted at Giverny in 1905. Contributed by Museum
  23. Miniature of a Mughal prince Miniature of a Mughal prince Miniature painting showing an encounter between an Indian Mughal prince and a holy man Contributed by The British Museum
  24. Armoured vest Armoured vest This armoured vest was worn in 2003 during the invasion of Iraq by a soldier in The Black Watch. Contributed by Museum
  25. 'Birds-eye view' of Whitehaven 'Birds-eye view' of Whitehaven This painting is one the most famous view of Whitehaven showing the gird pattern of streets imposed by Sir John Lowther Contributed by Museum
  26. Pagan Lady's Necklace Pagan Lady's Necklace A brightly coloured, thousand year old, glass bead necklace. Worn by a Viking domestic goddess? Contributed by Museum
  27. Amphyllis Washington embroidery Amphyllis Washington embroidery A 17th century embroidery which spent its first 300 years in Virginia, USA, returning to the UK in the 20th century. Contributed by Museum
  28. Dunton's Ledge Romany caravan or vardo Dunton's Ledge Romany caravan or vardo Dunton & Sons built this stunning Romany gypsy caravan in 1914 at Crane Wharf in Reading. Contributed by Museum
  29. camel bell camel bell My grandfather gave this camel bell to my father and my father gave it to me. It was my grandfather's idea to have bells ... Contributed by Individual
  30. The Talking Toys book - Ella Pearce The Talking Toys book - Ella Pearce This book belonged to my Great Nan Margretwhen she was 9 years old. It was a present from her parents for Christmas ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Victorain Tea Set Victorain Tea Set This tea set was given to a girl called Miss.Benser 1890 for being top of standard 4 at school.She then became a teacher ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Silk Sampler by a nine year old girl Silk Sampler by a nine year old girl This Sampler was made by an ancestor of a girl in our class called Lydia Bently. It was made over two hundred years ago. ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Bear ornaments Bear ornaments This ornament has been in my family since 1982 but I think that it was made in the 1970's. It was bought from a car boot ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Qau Bead-Net Dress Qau Bead-Net Dress This bead-net dress was found by Guy Brunton in the Qau cemeteries during his excavations of the 1920s. Possibly ... Contributed by Museum
  35. Boat sails on the keyboard Boat sails on the keyboard This object was made during the Prix Italia media event in Cagliari, Sardinia in Italy. Its fine structure says a lot ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Promotional Photograph of Movie star Promotional Photograph of Movie star In 1918, when Otto F. Leopold. president of the Pompeian Manufacturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio, decided to advertise ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Radiotherapy Mask Radiotherapy Mask Masks have been found throughout history in drama, art and dance. They capture and reflect the rituals of different ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Grandfather Clock Grandfather Clock This is one of three grandfather clocks at Sentry Hill. The house was the home of the McKinney family, who came to ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Wet Spinning Frame Wet Spinning Frame Housed within what was originally the wet spinning floor, the museum tells the story of Mossley Mill and the people who ... Contributed by Museum
  40. Green Jug Green Jug This jug was made by Ridgway & Abington in 1851 and sadly its original lid has not survived. It was given the ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Keith Murray Tankard Keith Murray Tankard This is a Wedgwood tankard designed by Keith Murray. Keith Murray began his working life as an architect in New Zealand ... Contributed by Individual
  42. First nation canadian dolls First nation canadian dolls My great Aunt Elsa emigrated to Canada c 1920 where she was a housekeeper at an Anglican Mission school in ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Mexican codex map Mexican codex map Map of two Mexican towns, showing the impact of the Spanish conquest and survival of Mexican native society Contributed by The British Museum
  44. Bronze age axe head Bronze age axe head Found in pristine condition during a rock climbing trip on obscure cliffs above the A5 on Pen yr ole Wen. A very unusual ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Watercolour Watercolour This original watercolour is believed to be an interior of the State Room of the RMS Titanic, built in the Belfast ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Adams Synchronological Chart Adams Synchronological Chart This chronological chart of Ancient, Modern and Biblical History was synchronised by The Hon Sebastian C. Adams with ... Contributed by Individual
  47. The Exeter puzzle jug The Exeter puzzle jug Pretty risqué for the 14th century. The figures on this decorated jug are thought to represent naked bishops, ... Contributed by Museum
  48. Lesotho Embroided Wall Hanging Lesotho Embroided Wall Hanging This wall hanging, contributed by M S Fitter, belonged to her mother Narges Fitter. It captures the traditional way of ... Contributed by Individual
  49. music box music box this is a music box i got when i was a baby Contributed by Individual
  50. music box music box this is a music box i got when i was a baby, its a fox from beatrix potter. it plays the tune "Oh, what a wonderful ... Contributed by Individual

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