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.
Writing slate used at Ruaig School in the 1920s-1930s
Writing slate used by Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol, at the Ruaig School in the 1920s-1930s. Much like a roofing slate, children could write on them using a slate pencil and erase their work by rubbing.
Ambrotype photograph of an unidentified man in the mid-1850s. Ambrotype photography involves the creation of an image on a plate of glass that has been coated with a thin layer of collodion then dipped in sliver nitrate, before being exposed to the subject whilst still wet. Includes 4-page Wikipedia.org printout explaining ambrotype.
Needle case for pins and needles used in Cornaig School sewing classes.
Small brown leather wallet for keeping needles and pins. Contains 23 needles of various sizes and functions. Inner `page` reads: “This need case contains Abel Morrall`s needles. Over a century`s reputation one quality only the best. Cross fox trademark. Made in England”. Used in Cornaig School sewing classes.
Three round, lilac, pearlised buttons from the Tiree Knitwear Factory, Crossapol, that operated between 1982 and 1985(?). Collected by Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol. Identical to 1999.53.1 pictured.
Medal commemorating the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria, 1897
Bronze(?) commemorative medal. Bears Queen Victoria`s head in profile and the words “Victoria Regina 1837-1897” on one side, and “In commemoration of the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria June ?? 1897. The gift of the Duchess of Argyll” on the other side. A small hole has been drilled through at the top, presumably for a chain or ribbon. Originally from Donald Meek`s house “MacDonald”.
Cake icing set from the 1950s
`Tala` cake icing and decorating set made by Taylor, Law & Co. Ltd, Stourbridge, England, in about the 1950s. Box contains metal syringe and five metal nozzles (should be five), plus four assorted plastic nozzles that were probably added later and are not part of original set. Tala instructions leaflet and complementary leaflet on `How to decorate your rich fruit cake` from Huntley & Palmers.
Skirt hem raiser
Skirt hem raiser. Silver-coloured metal clamping device used by ladies to hold the hems of their skirts up above the ground and out of the muck. Would have been one of a pair.
An Comunn Gaidhealach National Mòd gold medal
Gold medal awarded to a National Mòd competition winner, bearing the words `An Comunn Gaidhealach` and `Ar canain `s ar ceol` in a circle on a dark blue background, and a red `T` with celtic knot-work, the sun rising over the T, and a scroll and harp on either side with a light blue background. Date unknown, winner unknown.
Clear glass bottle used to dispense medicines by Dr Hunter during the 1930s. Found buried in the garden of John Fletcher, Balemartine in 2009.
