Photograph of the stricken `Loch Seaforth` at Gott Bay pier in 1973
Colour photograph of the ferry Loch Seaforth partially submerged at Gott Bay pier in 1973. It struck rocks in Gunna Sound and sank whilst berthed at the pier. Note the submerged car on the car-deck. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)
Wood and crocodile skin sea chest from Australia
Sea chest made of wood and crocodile skin owned by Dugald MacKinnon, Heanish (Dughall an Oir, b.1840), who brought it back from Australia.
Image of an envelope addressed to John Lamont, Hong Kong, 1859
Printed image from an auction website of an envelope addressed to John Lamont, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, in 1859, with additional information about the auction item. John Lamont emigrated from Ruaig, Tiree, in 1820 and became a successful and well known shipbuilder in Hong Kong.
Newspaper article about the transfer of livestock between Tiree and ferry in 1886
Printed scan of an article from The Glasgow Herald dated 1886, about the dangerous method of transferring livestock, particularly horses, between Tiree and the ferry SS Hebridean. Article also mentions four of the imprisoned crofters of the Land Agitation liberated on bail.
Invoice to ISP Alginates from Neil MacKinnon, Balevullin, for tangle in 2001.
Photocopy of an invoice from Neil MacKinnon, Balevullin, for supplying 5.175 tonnes of dried tangles to ISP Alginates in Girvan dated 14 May 2001.
Pot chain from a ruined house at The Land, Barrapol
Black-painted metal pot chain / slàbhraidh found in the chimney of a ruined thatched house (Tigh Thearlaich Bhruin) at The Land, Barrapol. Given to Ailean Boyd by William MacNeill (Uilleam an Tailleir). Includes a note handwritten by Ailean Boyd in 1972.
Samples of needlework from Lady Victoria Campbell`s classes ca 1900
Seven pieces of needlework from Lady Victoria`s needlwork classes held at Lodge Farm, Kirkapol, in 1890: 1 x broaderie anglaise trimming, 2 x crochet, 4 x macrame(?).
Tin of `Snowfire` facial cream, ca. 1950
Small round tin of `Snowfire` vanishing cream for women. It was applied to the face to improve complexion. Advertised for sale in 1948. Found while digging in a garden at Heanish.
Tiree SWRI award shield 1960 – 1985
Wooden shield bearing 12 engraved silver shields giving the names and dates of Tiree SWRI award winners between 1960 and 2013. Presented by Mrs Rutter for the silver jubilee in 1985. Names listed: Rosie Kelso, Dorothy Burnie, Annie MacKinnon, E Lapsley, Wilma MacFadyen, M MacIntyre, E Robertson, M Green, J Gray, E O`Dea, M Sinclair, O.V. Goldie, Fiona Maxwell, M MacDonald, Jennie Niven, Caroline MacLean. On permanent load for safe-keeping.
Handmade lavender bag
Cream silk, hand-sewn pouch containing dried lavender and tied with a handmade lace ribbon. Made by Catherine (Kate) MacKinnon of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol (sister of Rev Hector MacKinnon) at one of Lady Victoria`s sewing classes held at the farm in the 1910s.
