List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Safety Razor Safety Razor The valet auto strop safety razor is a development of the cutthroat razor incorporating the safety of an internal blade ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Lloyd's Bank Turd from York © YAT Lloyd's Bank Turd from York © YAT In 1972 York Archaeological Trust discovered a human stool (fæces), which dated from Viking-Age York. A very rare find ... Contributed by Museum
  3. A Viking Sock from Coppergate, York ©YAT A Viking Sock from Coppergate, York ©YAT A woollen sock recovered at Coppergate was made using a technique known in Scandinavia as nålebinding; in English we ... Contributed by Museum
  4. Saxon Tanged Iron Sword Saxon Tanged Iron Sword 1 iron sword with scabbard remains, from Grave 22, from the pagan Saxon cemetery called 'Black Patch' at Blacknall ... Contributed by Museum
  5. 4 Terracotta Tiles 4 Terracotta Tiles 1 terrcotta tile with the arms of England inlaid, 1 terrcotta tile with the arms of Richard, Earl of Cornwall or his son ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Bell Barrow Amber Necklace Bell Barrow Amber Necklace The necklace is comprised of 10 shale beads and two shale rings found with 11 amber and 10 faience beads, found with a ... Contributed by Museum
  7. Cherhill Roman Mosaic Cherhill Roman Mosaic This fragment of mosaic formed part of an elaborate tessellated pavement which covered the floor of a two-chambered room ... Contributed by Museum
  8. Sidney Sears' WW2 diary for 1944 Sidney Sears' WW2 diary for 1944 The diary was written while Sidney was in active service on the India/Burma border in 1944 and was involved in the ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Photograph Album of Private W/288404 ATS Photograph Album of Private W/288404 ATS This album is inscribed on the front "Souvenir de Belgique " and contains photographs and autographs collected by ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Bust of Harold Blackham Bust of Harold Blackham This bust celebrates the achievements of Harold Blackham (1903-2009). He has been called the "architect of the ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Leopard skin Leopard skin My grandfather went to work for the Maharajah of Patiala as a gamekeeper and Keeper of the Dogs in the 1920s. He was a ... Contributed by Individual
  12. 'Lone tree' from the Battle of Loos WWI 'Lone tree' from the Battle of Loos WWI A highly-polished section of cherry tree, mounted on a plinth and with a silver plate recessed into the top surface ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Symbol of the first universal god. Symbol of the first universal god. A pottery piece from a palace of Pharoah Akhenaten. He is the first known exponent of the 'one universal god' idea. He ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Autograph book that was my Grandmother's Autograph book that was my Grandmother's This autograph book belonged to my paternal Grandmother (Madge) whom I never met. Among others is a drawing of a boat ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Gilbert Wind-up Gramophone Model No.60 Gilbert Wind-up Gramophone Model No.60 Gilbert Gramophones were produced in Sheffield between 1922 and 1931. The factory was on Arundel Street in the City ... Contributed by Individual
  16. BICYCLE BICYCLE PROBABLY ONE OF THE GREATEST TRANSPORTING MACHINE EVER INVENTED BY MAN IN THE EARLY EIGHTEEN HUNDREDS AND IS NOW USED ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Egyptian wall textile Egyptian wall textile This wall textile of two camels and two donkeys was influenced by Egyptian tomb cartouche. It was made for the tourist ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Egyptian wall textile Egyptian wall textile My grandfather travelled extensively and purchased this wall textile during one of his expeditions. They were influenced ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Teapot Teapot An electro-plate teapot with ivory knop on hinged lid. Hallmarked NS & GR B898. Contributed by Individual
  20. Mah-jongg set Mah-jongg set I bought this Mah-jongg set in a charity shop. It was made by Nintendo, the playing card company who were to become the ... Contributed by Individual
  21. George III half penny George III half penny The owner works on the roads and found it in Lowthor Street, Carlisle. Contributed by Individual
  22. Viking ship brooch Viking ship brooch This Viking brooch is a family heirloom. Contributed by Individual
  23. Portable silver ink pot and pen Portable silver ink pot and pen This carry-kit for pen and ink was possibly acquired during the First World War. It was handed down from my father's ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Miser's bag Miser's bag My great-great-grandfather, a Norwegian seaman, wore this Miser's bag. It was knitted by his wife and he wore it on a ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Cheroot Cheroot This cheroot was used by my great-great-grandfather when he was at sea. Contributed by Individual
  26. Silver heart-shaped container Silver heart-shaped container This peppermint box belonged to my great-great-grandmother who was married to a Norwegian seaman. It was a marriage ... Contributed by Individual
  27. Dylan Thomas' worksheets Dylan Thomas' worksheets Two original manuscript worksheets for Dylan Thomas's 'Poem in October'. Dylan worked meticulously on his poems, ... Contributed by Museum
  28. Ceramic tiles Ceramic tiles These ceramic tiles were dug up from a back garden. They are beautifully hand painted before mechanisation. Contributed by Individual
  29. Cheese dish Cheese dish This cheese dish was used by an Edwardian family in 1890. It has the initials "K + Co D" on it. It was probably ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Vase Vase This vase was a wedding present. It's based on Copenhagen design and colouring. Contributed by Individual
  31. 1940s War magazines 1940s War magazines These magazines were given to me by my father. They show the publicity and propaganda of the time. Contributed by Individual
  32. Christian Herald History of the War news Christian Herald History of the War news This newspaper was given to me by my father. Contributed by Individual
  33. Arts & Crafts pendant Arts & Crafts pendant This handmade arts and crafts pendant consists of moonstones and Tourmaline butterflies wing. The middle is actually ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Binoculars Binoculars These binoculars were found in my grandfather's attic. Contributed by Individual
  35. Saucer Saucer This saucer is a family heirloom - it came to me via my mother's French mother. It's hand painted, with a gold and ... Contributed by Individual
  36. George III cream jug George III cream jug A Georgian silver cream jug. Contributed by Individual
  37. Ceramic picture Ceramic picture This picture of "Ruth in the cornfield" has been in my family for 90 years. It was a given to my mother by an elderly ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Ceramic child pincushion Ceramic child pincushion This ceramic child was given to me fifty years ago from a lady I helped in Penrith. The skirt would probably have been ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Winchester measure Winchester measure These measures belonged to my husband's grandparents. One measure is inscribed "Hundred of Eyhorne County of Kent ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Child's commode Child's commode This child's commode is from my father's mill cottage in Morley. It would have had a bar for the child to rock. Contributed by Individual
  41. Sculpture Sculpture This sculpture was a present. Contributed by Individual
  42. Minton teapot Minton teapot This teapot was a present. Contributed by Individual
  43. Map case Map case This map case could have been made by Wainwright himself. It is engraved 'A Wainwright, 19 Castle Grove, Kendal'. ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Figures in ivory Figures in ivory These ivory figures were bought by a lady making a tour of the Far East and were given to me as a gift thirty years ago. Contributed by Individual
  45. Clock and glass cover Clock and glass cover This clock was bought at auction in Cumbria approximately fifty years ago. It is painted in sevres blue with modelled ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Electric balance Electric balance This is a very early electric balance made by Kelvin & James White for scientific use. It has very small increments. ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Memorial collection Memorial collection This memorial collection includes a Westminster Abbey order of service on the occasion of the opening of the nurses ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Baluster wine glass Baluster wine glass This wine glass was bought in Kirkcudbright, Scotland around 1980. It's a commemorative object made for the 1937 ... Contributed by Individual
  49. WW1 memorial WW1 memorial This bronze memorial could be a depiction of a larger work. It describes the tragedy of the First World War which had a ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Medals and certification letters Medals and certification letters These letters and medals are family heirlooms. Contributed by Individual