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.
Wartime service issue hand mirror
Small plain hand-mirror issued to service personnel during WWII.
Bridle for a cart horse
Two partial driving bridles used on cart horses used to form one complete set.
Collection of flints from Port Snoig, West Hynish, 2013
Large chert (flint) pebble, one smaller chert pebble and three worked chert fragments found by chance at Port Snoig, West Hynish (NL 96813 38707) on a steep eroding `cow path` up from a small sheltered beach of pebbles, at about 8m above MHWM. All are labelled and include: a knapped piece of core, a thumb scraper, a backed blade, and map and detailed notes by the finder.
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.
Worked flints from near Vaul broch
Three worked flints found in some fresh drainage tailings at grid ref. 039 491 close to Vaul broch in 2013.
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(?).
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.
Tin container for waterproof plastic dressings ca 1930s
Small thin metal tin for Burdall`s waterproof plastic dressings (empty). Orange lid with black and white text. Probably manufactured around the 1930s.
Hand-embroidered linen bag, ca 1910
White linen bag hand-sewen and embroidered at one of Lady Victoria`s sewing classes held at Lodge Farm around the 1910s. Made by Catherine (Kate) MacKinnon (sister of Rev Hector MacKinnon) of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
