Brass candlestick.
2002.110.2
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Object Type: artefact
2002.104.1
Box for false teeth containing one Defence Medal with accompanying letter and certifcate.
Defence Medal presented to Alexander Campbell of Millport House, Hynish (Mary Cameron`s uncle) during WWII for service in the Home Guard.
2002.101.9
Two samples of tapestry (unfinished slippers) made by Jean Stevenson, wife of Sam Stevenson, Crossapol.
2002.104.2
Compass card.
Mounted compass card from the Coastguard Hut in Balevullin used to find ships` bearing/direction.
2002.78.1
Three cotton reels.
Three wooden cotton reels with thread from `Melness`, Cornaigbeg. One is made by J & P Coats of Paisley, James Coats donated hundreds of books to Tiree’s schools and to the Reading Room (now An Iodhlann).
2002.78.2
Cotton bag originally containing 70 lb of flour, producer`s name faded and illegible.
2002.80.1
Baumanometer (USA) brand of sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure in the 1930s and 40s. Belonged to the GP father of Elizabeth Robertson, Gott.
2002.80.2
Medical steriliser with canvas bag used by Elizabeth Robertson`s father, a GP in England in the 1930s and 40s.
2002.80.3.1
Two unopened tin boxes containing gauze and cotton wool from the 1930s and 40s.
(1) box containing 2 x 6 yards of gauze and 2 pads of cotton wool, (2) box containing 8 ozs of cotton wool in 2 pieces. Used by the father of Elizabeth Robertson, Gott, a GP in England in the 1930s and 40s. Sealed shut with solder.
2002.80.4
Tin box of dressings.
Blue tin box from the Surgical Manufacturing Company containing gauze and lint used by Elizabeth Robertson`s father, a GP in England in the 1930s and 40s.
