Statistical Report 1935-1936 - Department of Education and Skills

250Book, palm leaves in wooden holders, Burmese.Soapstone Carvings (2) one in the form of a shrine the other a Chinese wi tlnbeard reclining beside a bowl, Chinese; given by Miss M. A. Cronin.Bowl and wooden stand, Chinese; cloisonne ; lent by Mr. Thomas C. Hannan.Watch, silver, Chinese, 19th cent.Large collection of mainly Indian weapons, etc. (the Backhouse Collection),chiefly early nineteenth century.VIII.-Coins, Medals, Stamps, and Seals Collection (Cian6ga, Buiwn Onorach,Stampai, agus Sealai).Coin, gold, Mexico, 1866; Maximi lian , Emperor of Mexico, 20 pesos; lent by'James Purcell Wren, Esq.Coin (groat), silver, Edward IH, London Mint; gift of Miss Donnelly.English Coins (8).Coin, silver, Indian States.Coin-weight, brass, Irish, 1718; 9dwt. 5grs.Coin-weight, brass, English; inscribed, G.IILR, and" A Guinea" with crown'below.Card-counter, brass, English, 18th cent., imitation of spade-half-guinea;bust of George HI and inscriptions; given by Miss B. McGrath.Medal, copper, Dublin, c. 1750; Charitable Musical Society, Pero nursing'her father, Cirnon, in prison, and, ' I was in prison and you came unto me' ;rev. and open music-book and instruments, and in border, ' Mr. Richd. Brewer."Medal, bronze, oval, Dublin, c. 1800; Masonic School,. Dublin, three children'·and mother reclining on cross and anchor; in exergue, MOSSOP F. ; rev. Masonic'emblems, by William Mossop.Medal, bronze, by William Mossop, Dublin, c. 1800; the Earl of Charlemonf(left), head and neck; rev., blank centre surrounded by laurel wreath; below,to left, JONES (struck with reverse die of ]. Jones).Medal, bronze, by Mossop, Dublin, 18th cent., Primate Robinson, LordlRokeby (to right, in full wig), on truncation: MOSSOP; rev., a part elevation,of Armagh Observatory, in exergue, MDCCLXXXIX.Medal, bronze, by J. Moore, Dublin, 19th cent.; Baggotsrath Flower Show,••nd Industrial Exhibition, 1881, with inscriptions.Medal of the Historical Society of the University of Dublin, female figure'holding crown and trumpet (Clio, Muse of Hi story) , adjudged to Thomas.Bryanton, 11th Jan., 1791.Medal, white metal, English, 1887, Jubilee of Queen Viotoria; given by Mr.Robert Tate.Medal (Brass Pass), Dublin, Modern; obv. arms of Dublin, and" Dublin.Corporation," below, three shamrocks, and" J. A. Rooney Dublin" ; rev. atcentre, " No. 5," around, " Markets Committee"; given by M. S. D. Westropp,.Esq., (ex-Keeper).Seal, cornelian, probably Irish, early 19th cent.; royal arms and "Royal.Harbour of George IV."IX.-HistoricalCollection (Cnuasach Staraidbei,Finger-ring, silver gilt, Irish.Jate 16th cent. ; two human figures back to backholding bezel, on same C D with scrolls, for Catherine Desmond, Countess of'Desmond (c. 1504-1604) : on visiting card of Mr. Arthur Aylmer, "The signetring of Catherine the celebrated and gigantic Countess of Desmond found nearher residence in the east of the County of Cork not far from Yougha1; given,by the late Lady Carbery to A. P. A."Dirk, steel, ivory grip, said to have belonged to Michael Dwyer, insurgentleader, late 18th cent. ; lent by Mr. D .. M. Doylc.251Button, brass, Irish, 19th cent., Repeal Association; presented by the President.Collection of Sashes and Badges, green poplin, Dublin, 19th cent.; DublinBranch of Iron Founders.Bank Notes (3), Confederate States of America, Feb. 17th, 1864, two $5,and one $10, Nos. 7351, 14455 and 25141 No. 19; given by Miss G. Rea.Historic Documents connected with the United Irishmen, Subscription Listand Constitution; found in a house in Letterkenny.Election Posters (3) and letter, Co. Wexford, 19th cent. ; the elections dateJuly l l th, 12th and 13th, 1818; letter (24/7/1841) concerns an election and issigned Chas. A. Walker; given by Mr. Frederick Heneghan."United Ireland" Supplement, Record of Victims of the Coercion Act,10/9/1881 ; given by Mr. Patrick Ward.Letter of Michael Davitt, Richmond Prison, 1/5/1883; given by Oscar MacCarthaigh Uileas, Inis Caoin, Dalkey.Indentures concerning the return of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa as Memberof Parliament, dated 27/11/1869; given by Ml'. J. ]. O'Connell, Town Hall,Clonmel.Picture postcards (15), American War of Independence; given by Miss MaireComerford, "Irish Press," Dublin.Song (Irish Traditional-Eamonn an Chnuic), arranged by Dr. Larchet; giftof Tomas 0 Cleirigh,Box containing shoe-making implements, probably Irish, early 19th cent. ;covered in red leather; there are 19 objects in all, many with bone handles;said to have been given to Lady Emily La Touche by her mother, the Countessof Clancarty, in 1806 (converted loan); given by Miss M. F. Young.Mezzotirrt plate, copper, Irish, by James McArdell (1709-1765), subject,Archibald Bower, historian and librarian to Queen Caroline, from the paintingby G. Knapton ; prints of this plate are rare, one in the British Museum.X.-1916EquipmentsCollection (Cnuasach an t'l6).(Gleas).Lee-Metford Rifle, used by the National Volunteers; given by MajorManus O'Donnell, 33 Bev s.Iey Terrace, Culler Coats, Northumberland.Lee-Enfield Rifle, used in '16; given by Dr. Lawrence Moran, Pwrcrift, Looe,Cornwall.Revolver, six-chambered, from a dump at Aughrim Street; given by Mi55McCabe, 8 Thor Place, N.C.R. 'Webley and Scott Automatic with Pouch belonging to Con Colbert; givenby Miss Lila Colbert.Sword belonging to General Michael Collins; lent by Mr. Patrick Keville.Ceann pice, Domhnall 6 Buachalla do bhronn.Sam Brown Belt, belonging to Peadar Clancy (Dublin Staff) ; given by ColonelP. Brennan, Leinster House.Hat with badge of 1.C.A. ; given by Robert Archer, Prussia Street, Dublin.Badge for 2nd class shots, 1. V. Musketry classes; given by Thomas J. Meldon,Cap badge belonging to Capt. Monteith; lent by Mrs. Maeve CavanaghMacDowell.Badge, Irish Volunteers; given by Mr. Oscar Traynor, T.D.Hand-grenade, made at the Munition Factory, 198 Parnell Street, with presscuttingsillustrating raid; given by Mr. Gabriel McGrath, 6 Oulton Road,Clontarf.Grenade, Meath Brigade, I.R.A.; given by Commissioner P. Bartley.A British bullet from Northumberland Road; given by Mr. ]oseph Holloway.