Metal “Sunlight” soap advertisement panel in blue and white from D & H MacArthur (Dan`s shop) in Scarinish around the 1930s. The shop is now the Royal Bank of Scotland.
2010.34.2
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2010.29.5
Photograph of Calum `Salum` MacLean outside his shop in Salum ca 1960
Black and white photograph of Calum `Salum` MacLean outside his shop in Salum around 1960.
2010.23.1
Photograph of Balemartine from the air circa 1940
Black and white photograph of Balemartine from the air circa 1940. Taken from just offshore by a passing light aircraft.
2010.24.1
Photograph of Mrs ? MacLean inside Hynish House circa 1950
Sepia photograph of Mrs ? MacLean sitting by her piano in Hynish House in the 1950s or 1940s. Her father may have been a tacksman on Tiree. (Original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3)
2010.20.1
Photograph of `Doonside` the original home of Sir Donald MacLean, New Zealand and Kilmoluaig, 1850s
Sepia photograph of `Doonside` the original home of Sir Donald MacLean, at Maraekakako, near Napier, New Zealand. Probably taken in the late 1850s. Donald MacLean emigrated from Kilmoluaig to New Zealand in 1838, estabilishing a farm at Maraekakako and eventually becoming Minister for Native Affairs and Minister of Defence (see book 2009.84.3 “The best man who ever served the crown?”). The house was built by him but was subsequently destroyed by fire. It was replaced by the present building known as `The Cottage` (see photo 2010.20.2 ; M199).
2010.14.1
Green, orange and navy tartan rug made from Tiree wool (Brora) once belonging to Elsie MacKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
2010.15.1
Hay fork head
Metal two-pronged head of a hay fork from Lodge Farm, Kirkapol. Painted black in 2013.
2010.12.3
Photo of schooner `Oceana` in full sail
Black & white photograph of the two-masted schooner `Oceana` in full sail ca. 1915 before the yacht`s refit in 1923. The Oceana ran aground and broke up at Crossapol in 1949.
2010.4.3
Nurse`s metal badge from the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow
Enamelled round metal badge that would have been worn by nurses at the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow. Bears a prowling panther with the St. Andrews cross in blue and white in the background and the words “Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow” around the edge. Has the name “Flora Campbell” engraved on the back.
2010.4.2
Distric Nurse`s badge
Fabric badge that would have been sewen to the uniform of the District Nurse. Oval, black and blue fabric with silver metallic embroidered emblam surrounded by the words “The College of Nursing – Founded MCMXVI”. Belonged to the aunt of Fiona Maxwell, Kenovay.
