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Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. YZ bird matchstriker YZ bird matchstriker A YZ bird matchstriker in the shape of a pelican made from cast phenolic resin and ebony, by Henry Howell & Co. about ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Royal typewriter Royal typewriter This object is a link to my boyhood, both my parents, and a reminder that had it not been for the Second World War, I ... Contributed by Individual
  3. condom condom The condom is one of the few tools which does not further our evolution. The social, religious, and political issues ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Early porcelain plate Early porcelain plate This a plate passed down through my family and is believed to have been made by my family. It is early English porcelain ... Contributed by Individual
  5. handmade brick handmade brick I found this brick in a cellar hole on a friend's property in Maine. Cellar holes, or house sites, can be found in ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Great Great Aunt Eliza's Paint Box Great Great Aunt Eliza's Paint Box Great Great Aunt Eliza was my Grannie's Aunt - sister of grannie's father. My Grannie is still alive at the age of 100 ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Kodak No. 2 Box Brownie Model E Camera Kodak No. 2 Box Brownie Model E Camera Kodak no 2. Box Brownie. It was the world's most popular camera and succeeded in making photography an activity for ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Roman bell Roman bell This rare bell, one of the largest known from the Roman world was discovered by Leslie Alcock,OBE.,FRHS whilst he was ... Contributed by Museum
  9. Small useful cupboard Small useful cupboard My family moved to Highbridge after the Bath Blitz. A neighbour made the object out of wood packaging from the ... Contributed by Individual
  10. 19th century Mexican Serape 19th century Mexican Serape Made in Mexico, a serape or (zerape) is a soft rectangular blanket with an opening in the middle for one's head. It is a ... Contributed by Individual
  11. National Telephone Directory c1894 National Telephone Directory c1894 This National Telephone Directory contains all the telephone numbers of all subscribers in England, Scotland, Ireland ... Contributed by Individual
  12. 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
  13. Wooden lace bobbins from Huntingdonshire Wooden lace bobbins from Huntingdonshire My 4Xgreat-aunt, Quaker Mary Lewin, was a lacemaker at Ellington, Huntingdonshire at the time of her marriage in 1835. ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Blanket Blanket My uncle's blanket was sent with him from India 'home' to England in 1936. He and my mother went to boarding school and ... Contributed by Individual
  15. The Camel Teapot - 1837 The Camel Teapot - 1837 The silver teapot has a spout in the shape of a camel's head. It belonged to my great grandfather who recovered it from ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Batmobile matchstick car Batmobile matchstick car This toy car, which shoots matchsticks, was given to my son's father when he was a child on a kibbutz in the 1960s in ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Patent locks and keys, Randolph Douglas Patent locks and keys, Randolph Douglas people want to keep possessions safe. Locksmiths came up with ingenious locks to prevent thieves from picking them. Contributed by Museum
  18. 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
  19. Murphy A4 Radio Murphy A4 Radio This is a Murphy ‘A4’ Radio from 1933. In the first 10 weeks that these sets were available 6,032 were sold at the price ... Contributed by Museum
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Edwardian metamorphic child's highchair Edwardian metamorphic child's highchair Edwardian metamorphic infants' highchair (top of backrest 1m high)- is a low rocking chair as well as a highchair with a ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Duckling in an Egg Duckling in an Egg This duckling, made of real fur and nestling in a decorative egg, was a typical Easter novelty produced in the 1920s. It ... Contributed by Individual
  24. A Clock made from bits of a spitfire A Clock made from bits of a spitfire My paternal grandfather was a time served cabinet maker. During World War 2 he was employed at Hooper Bros. of Park ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Papier mache bottle from Kashmir Papier mache bottle from Kashmir This bottle seems to capture many of the cross-currents in culture and trade between Europe and South Asia. It is made ... Contributed by Individual
  26. 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
  27. Silver Thimble Silver Thimble This silver thimble was brought to Â鶹Éç Guernsey's outside broadcast event by Guernsey Museum staff member Jo Dowding. It ... Contributed by Individual
  28. A Commemorative Mustard Tin A Commemorative Mustard Tin This advertising tin commemorates the reign of Victoria and shows all the Prime Ministers of England. It was made by ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Hand powered, steel rotary oil press Hand powered, steel rotary oil press This is a remarkable little oil press made in India using entirely local smithing processess. The lead screw is a ... Contributed by Individual
  30. 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
  31. Rotary Egg beater Rotary Egg beater Invented by Willis JOhnson, the egg beater was patented in 1884. Originally he inented the device as a mixing machine ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Jacobean Joint Stool Jacobean Joint Stool This is a Welsh Jacobean Joint Stool, the very common stool found in most British (and European) homes for hundreds of ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Omweso mancala gaming board from Uganda Omweso mancala gaming board from Uganda Mancala is an ancient African/Arabic game. I bought this 'Omweso' gaming board in Kampala, Uganda where I sponsered a ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Viewmaster stereoscopic 3D viewer Viewmaster stereoscopic 3D viewer The Viewmaster is an iconic children's toy which has stood the test of time. The photograph inludes an original Bakelite ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Parlor guitar Parlor guitar This is a reproduction of a late 1800s parlor guitar by the Martin Guitar company. Parlor or parlour guitar usually ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Gas Light, Morning Star – Masonic Museum Gas Light, Morning Star – Masonic Museum Thought to be the first specialist gaslight in Bath, this unusual object was originally made for the first ... Contributed by Individual
  37. 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
  38. Domestic Bell - Museum of Bath at Work Domestic Bell - Museum of Bath at Work A major difference in larger Victorian and Edwardian homes was the installation of domestic bells which allowed ... Contributed by Individual
  39. 1960 Box of Clothes Dyes 1960 Box of Clothes Dyes A 1960’s packet of clothes dyes. Clothes dyes have been used for centuries by the textile trade and in the home to dye ... Contributed by Individual
  40. 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
  41. Dog Wheel – Number One Royal Crescent Dog Wheel – Number One Royal Crescent An 18th century device for turning a roasting spit when cooking a joint of meat on an open bar grate fire. The wheel was ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Sugar Spoon, Beckford's Tower & Museum Sugar Spoon, Beckford's Tower & Museum This small silver-gilt sugar spoon carries in its design huge symbolism. William Beckford was obsessed with his family ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Clock from bombardment of Hartlepools Clock from bombardment of Hartlepools This simple alarm clock was damaged during the bombardment by German warships of the Hartlepools on 16th December, 1914 Contributed by Museum
  44. Sash Window, Building of Bath Collection Sash Window, Building of Bath Collection Have you ever wondered how a sash window actually works? This working model demonstrates the mechanics of the ubiquitous ... Contributed by Individual
  45. The Assembly Rooms Chandeliers, Bath The Assembly Rooms Chandeliers, Bath The Assembly Rooms are lit by a set of nine chandeliers, made for the building in 1771. Today they are considered to be ... Contributed by Individual
  46. The Abbey Clock & Carillon - Bath Abbey The Abbey Clock & Carillon - Bath Abbey The clock on the North face of the Abbey has always belonged to the city, and so to the people of Bath. It was ... Contributed by Individual
  47. The Tompion Clock, The Pump Room The Tompion Clock, The Pump Room 'The magnificent equation clock by Thomas Tompion which stands in the Pump Room is probably the best known of all the ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Tureen with the Arms of Pratt, MEEA Tureen with the Arms of Pratt, MEEA This tureen and its lid are decorated with the full arms of Pratt - three elephant heads and three stars on a shield. ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Pulteney Armorial Dish, Museum of EAA Pulteney Armorial Dish, Museum of EAA The Pulteney dish is part of a service made for William Pulteney, who was created Earl of Bath in 1742. His coat of ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Lichfield Clock, Victoria Art Gallery Lichfield Clock, Victoria Art Gallery The Lichfield Clock is a musical longcase clock dating from the mid-eighteenth century. For much of its history it had ... Contributed by Individual

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