Black and white postcard of the thatched house at Moss.
The thatched house and outbuildings in Moss.
1997.148.16
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2002.136.7
Copied memorandum from Archibald MacArthur to Corsons dated 1940.
Memorandum from general merchant Archibald MacArthur of Balinoe dated 22/7/1940 advising auctioneers Messrs Corson & Co of a shipment of 15 fat sheep.
1997.133.1
Photocopied extract rom `The Fians` by Rev John Gregorson Campbell, pp172-5.
Folk tale about a battle with Norsemen in Kilmoluaig.
1997.102.1
Shinty ball.
Black leather covered shinty ball originally from Tiree High School.
1997.101.5
Bandage in its original wrapper, from the ferry `Loch Seaforth’. Three inches by 4 yards.
1997.101.1
Cardboard egg box. Brown cardboard lidded eggbox, 242 x 190 x 73 mm, printed with `eggs with care` and lines for sender and addressee, containing corrugated cardboard insert for one dozen eggs.
Every Tiree croft had its chickens in the old days and eggs were a useful way to buy things from the shops if you had no money. In the Second World War, the airmen on Tiree were nicknamed the Royal Egg Force because of their fondness for them.
1997.101.4
Enema kit.
Enema kit made by Ingram`s of London in its original box.
2002.127.1
Pottery mug with blue-grey glaze and transfer of Cornaig school history in black.
2002.117.2
Bar of unused monkey brand soap in its original wrapper. A mixture of soap and pumice, it was used for scouring and to remove problem stains.
2002.117.1
Pottery candlestick sold as a souvenir from Tiree.
Pottery candlestick with cream, brown and green glaze and the words `From Tiree – Dinna burn the caun`le at baith ends`. Stamped on underside with `Longpark Torquay`.
