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Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Kiso Suzuki guitar Kiso Suzuki guitar This guitar was made in Japan by by the Kiso Suzuki Violin Company company. It is a copy of a guitar by the USA guitar ... Contributed by Individual
  2. 1961 Cooper Tea Cards 1961 Cooper Tea Cards 1961 Cooper Tea Cards. Collectable Tea Cards were introduced in the 1950’s as a way of advertising and retaining ... Contributed by Individual
  3. A cannonball made of Wealden iron A cannonball made of Wealden iron A few years ago, this cannonball was found under the road outside Hammer Mill Farm on the borders of Biddenden and ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Felinfoel Brewery beer can Felinfoel Brewery beer can The small brewery at Felinfoel was the first brewery outside the USA to commerically can beer Contributed by Museum
  5. Tin ingots - Melton Works, Humberside Tin ingots - Melton Works, Humberside The Melton Works in Capper Pass, Humberside, operated from 1937 to 1991 and was a major producer of tin and an important ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Wool staple mark Wool staple mark This mark was removed from St Peter's Church in Tiverton during restoration work in 1853-63. The production of ... Contributed by Museum
  7. SADDLER'S STOOL SADDLER'S STOOL This saddler’s stool came from the workshop of my grandparents’ saddlery and sports business, Wright Brothers in Bank ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Brass bell cast in Europe in 1650 Brass bell cast in Europe in 1650 This bell was brought to England by my great-uncle, a British army officer. The plaque beneath the bell reads "Found ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Eritrean Pipe Eritrean Pipe Acquired by my father in Eritrea in mid 1940's during the British occupation of Ethiopia.This represents a ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Flint arrowhead Flint arrowhead This was found on the northern slope of Ingleborough mountain in the Dales, N. Yorks, below the major landslip. It was ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Ruskin Vase Ruskin Vase Ruskin Pottery Sang de Bouef vase, presented to a thrower at the factory, by the owner, William Howson Taylor. Contributed by Museum
  12. Eire clay pipe found in Eskimo Alaska Eire clay pipe found in Eskimo Alaska I was sitting last July with an Inupiaq (Eskimo) friend in the deserted village site of Point Hope, Alaska, while he ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Gold and ruby salamander pendant Gold and ruby salamander pendant This jewelled pendant was recovered from the wreck site of the galleass Girona, which sank off the north Antrim coast in ... Contributed by Museum
  14. Micrometer. Starrett & Co.USA Micrometer. Starrett & Co.USA This is a well used Starrett 1" Micrometer originally belong to T.Prendergast who was probably a toolmaker or instrument ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Fragment of pottery Fragment of pottery This piece of pottery was found at Petra in Jordan as it's colour is the same pinky brown as the wonderful buildings at ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Singer Sewing Machine Singer Sewing Machine This sewing machine was one of the first ever manufactured by Singer. Singer sewing machines was founded by Issac Singer ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Tremayne wine bottle Tremayne wine bottle THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. HELIGAN GARDENS. This type of glass bottle ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Highly decorated Arab Chest Highly decorated Arab Chest This highly decorated,carved chest was bought by my parents for £4 in Zanzibar when they were on their way to be ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Replica Of Newcomen Atmospheric Engine Replica Of Newcomen Atmospheric Engine The South West changed the world by inventing, what some people believe was, the first real steam engine. Thomas ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Tadcaster Church Mug Tadcaster Church Mug In 1862 the Tadcaster River in Yorkshire flooded the local church. Parishioners were so concerned that this might happen ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Roman Bilge Pump Bearing Roman Bilge Pump Bearing One of two cast bronze bearings from the bilge pump of a Roman ship which caught fire and sank in St Peter Port harbour ... Contributed by Museum
  22. Mexican Horse Saddle Mexican Horse Saddle Horse Saddle originally belonging to Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham, Politician, Cowboy, Writer and adventurer. It ... Contributed by Museum
  23. Heathcote's Patent Lace Machine Model Heathcote's Patent Lace Machine Model John Heathcote's 2nd patent lace machine produced the first bobbin net lace. This model was used in a patent trial. Contributed by Museum
  24. Davenport bone china dessert plate Davenport bone china dessert plate The development of bone china by Spode around 1800 was a significant technological leap for the ceramic industry. Contributed by Museum
  25. Witney blanket Witney blanket A Witney blanket traded worldwide since the 17th century. The small bars, points, sewn on it indicate quality and value. Contributed by Museum
  26. The Joseph Gilmore Map of Bath, BoBC The Joseph Gilmore Map of Bath, BoBC This map depicts the city still largely contained within its medieval walls. It provides a fascinating glimpse of the ... Contributed by Individual
  27. The Mason's Axe - BoBC The Mason's Axe - BoBC This freestone axe would have been used to shape quarried stone during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Joiner's Lid Chest - BoBC Joiner's Lid Chest - BoBC At the end of a seven year apprenticeship, a joiner would be expected to produce his masterpiece. This lid depicts the ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man action figure made by Palitoy Ltd. in Coalville, Leicestershire in 1968. Dressed as a British infantryman. Contributed by Museum
  30. Marble Table - Beckford's Tower & Museum Marble Table - Beckford's Tower & Museum A monumental console table designed by the architect H. E. Goodridge for William Beckford's retreat at Lansdown Tower. ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Native American Arrow Heads Native American Arrow Heads A collection of Native American Arrowheads. Most are from the Wampanoag and Mohegan nations. In addition to ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Amputation kit for injured coalminers Amputation kit for injured coalminers Used to free trapped miners by removing limbs. Contributed by Museum
  33. Wild Goat style jug Wild Goat style jug Pottery vessel or oinochoe decorated in 'Wild goat style'. The pot has been covered with cream slip and decorated in ... Contributed by Museum
  34. Trade Token for Rothesay Cotton Mill Trade Token for Rothesay Cotton Mill Trade tokens were issued in the early part of the 19th century at Rothesay Cotton Mills in payment of wages. Tokens such ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Baker's Delivery Van Baker's Delivery Van A BAKER’S DELIVERY VAN. This horse drawn delivery van was used to deliver bread throughout the Radstock area and ... Contributed by Museum
  36. ashtray made from r38 airship ashtray made from r38 airship This cast aluminium ashtray was made from the wreckage of the R38 airship salvaged from the Humber.i believe it was made ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Oriental vase set Oriental vase set these matching vases have been passed down my family and I am about to pass them on to my children. We were told that ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Slate Slate THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. NORTH CORNWALL MUSEUM, CAMELFORD. Slate ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Cast of the Hand of Henry Morton Stanley Cast of the Hand of Henry Morton Stanley Memorial of the great explorer, the hand that shook that of Dr David Livingstone at Ujiji in 1871. Contributed by Museum
  40. SUTTON TOKEN SUTTON TOKEN The token is one inch in size. It was used by a market gardener named Henry Sutton born Chadwell Heath, Essex in 1835 . ... Contributed by Individual
  41. early wooden moulding plane early wooden moulding plane This is a very early moulding plane by John Davenport of London. Up until the middle of the 17th century, most wooden ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Laura Ashley Dress Laura Ashley Dress Typical Laura Ashley dress from the 1980s with a flowery design pattern and romantic details based on Victorian motifs. Contributed by Museum
  43. Smuggler's sword Smuggler's sword THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. POLPERRO MUSEUM. Robert Mark, a Polperro ... Contributed by Museum
  44. Model of CSS Alabama Model of CSS Alabama A contemporary model of the Confederate raider Alabama, built in Birkenhead and launched 1862. Contributed by Museum
  45. Sample book of South Asian textiles Sample book of South Asian textiles An 18-Voume set of pattern books containing over 700 textile samples from all the regions of South Asia. Contributed by Museum
  46. Packet mail bag Packet mail bag THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALL. For ... Contributed by Museum
  47. Falmouth quay punt 'Curlew' Falmouth quay punt 'Curlew' THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALL. When ... Contributed by Museum
  48. Holman silver 3 stoping drill Holman silver 3 stoping drill THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. GEEVOR TIN MINE. Stoping was the process ... Contributed by Museum
  49. Photographer's chair Photographer's chair THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. LISKEARD AND DISTRICT MUSEUM. This ... Contributed by Museum
  50. 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

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