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Schrader-Universal tyre pressure gauge used by RAF Servicemen on Tiree during WWII. Compact and made of steel, it was manufactured in the USA by A. Schrader’s Son Inc., New York, for use on Michelin Dunlop tyres, and patented in Australia and England. The end pops out when it reaches the correct pressure.
Printed list of Gaelic names for birds on South Uist, recalled from childhood by Domhnall Iain Caimbeul in 2017.
Click here to view 2017.86.1
Two hardwood pulley blocks made by Donald Brown’s uncle, who was a boat-builder in Vaul. One is for a single rope and made from teak, the other for two ropes and made from mahogany or black ash.
Brown leather Boys’ Brigade belt with brass buckle from the 1950s, found at Vaul. There was once a BB unit on Tiree.
Black felt Boys’ Brigade hat from the 1950s, found at Vaul. There was once a BB unit on Tiree.
Black felt Boys’ Brigade hat from the 1940s, found at Vaul. There was once a BB unit on Tiree.
Cross-section of a hawthorn tree from Glac nan Smeur / Hollow of the Brambles, on the side of Beinn Hynish, Balephuil. There are about 80 rings, suggesting that the tree is still producing new stems. Planted in 1803, it remains the oldest tree on Tiree. Hawthorn can live for 500 years.
Photocopy of a sketch found at Vaul of HMS Sheffield (F96), which escorted convoys of ships in the North Atlantic during WWII, and was involved in many battles. Unknown artist or association with Tiree.
Click here for further information from Naval History.net
Stoneware/ceramic ammonia bottle labelled ‘Plynine Co.y Ltd., Edinburgh, Household Ammonia’ and ‘It is illegal for any other than the Plynine Co.y Ltd. to refill this bottle with ammonia’. Dating from the late 1800’s. It would have had a screw stopper. Found in an old dump at Vaul.
Brown glass beer bottle made by James Aitken & Co, Brewers, Falkirk, found at an old dump at Vaul. Aitken’s Brewery operated from 1900 until 1960. The bottle probably contained it’s 90% ale or export.
