Tar-soaked hemp rope used in boat-building, ca 1930s
Length of hemp rope soaked in Stockhom tar used as caulking for sealing the bottom strake in traditional fishing boats. Used by Vaul boat-builders in the 1930s.
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Dates: 1940s
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Carpenters plane irons
Two iron blades from a carpenter`s moulding plane belonging to the MoD in 1943. Manufactured by William Marples, Sheffield. From the belongings of Angus MacLean, Scarinish.
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Glass bottle ca. 1930
Screw-stoppered glass bottle for aerated water. Manufactured by G & P Barrie Ltd, Dundee and Pollockshields, Glasgow after 1928. From the belongings of Angus MacLean, Scarinish.
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Photograph of Mary Flora Chicken on Tiree around 1935
Black & white photograph of Mary Flora Chicken (the girl?) with an unknown man and two women, probably her mother and grandparents, at a community event on Tiree around 1930-1940. Mary Flora lived in the Eventide Home, Scarinish, around 1990.
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Photograph of Mary Flora Chicken in Brussels in 1947
Black & white photograph of Mary Flora Chicken with a giant teddy bear in a gift shop in Brussels during Christmas in 1947. Mary is wearing an armed forces uniform. She lived in the Eventide Home, Scarinish, around 1990.
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Chamber pot from porcelain commode set, ca 1920
White decorated porcelain chamber pot with handle, from a five-piece commode set by Newton. Belonged to Angus MacLean, Scarinish, and was used by his visitors. For the rest of the set see 2014.88.1-5
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Soap dish from porcelain commode set, ca 1920
White decorated porcelain 3-piece soap dish, from a five-piece commode set by Newton. Belonged to Angus MacLean, Scarinish, and was used by his visitors. For the rest of the set see 2014.88.1-5
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Shaving cup from a five-piece commode set, ca 1920
White decorated porcelain shaving cup, from a five-piece commode set by Newton. Belonged to Angus MacLean, Scarinish, and was used by his visitors. For the rest of the set see 2014.88.1-5
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Water jug from a five-piece commode set, ca 1920
White decorated porcelain water jug with handle, from a five-piece commode set by Newton. Belonged to Angus MacLean, Scarinish, and was used by visitors to his house. For the rest of the set see 2014.88.1 – 5
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Wash basin from a five-piece commode set, ca 1920
White decorated porcelain wash basin, from a five-piece commode set by Newton. Belonged to Angus MacLean, Scarinish, and was used by visitors. (for rest of set see 2014.88.1-5)
