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Photograph of a coal puffer unloading coal at Coales in 1952
Black & white photograph of the coal puffer `Anzac` beached at Caoles in 1952 while horse- and tractor-drawn carts wait for coal to be unloaded on to them. (original stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1; 2014.36.4)
Front cover of a Bernard D Smith & Son calendar
Cardboard front cover of a calendar(? 2013?) made by and advertising Bernard D Smith & Son builders, West Hynish, showing a black & white photograph of the coal puffer `Anzac` unloading coal on Caoles beach in 1952. Photograph accessioned separately as U152.
Book ` The Horsieman`, 1994
Hardback book by Duncan Williamson who was from generations of traditional travelling people and whose mother had Tiree connections. Duncan tells his story of his life and customs as he travelled across Scotland to and from Loch Fyne in the west to Perth in the east.
Book `Poltergeist over Scotland` , 2013
Softback book by Geoff Holder about stories of poltergeist activity in Scotland since the 1600s. Kilmoluaig 1854 pp 74-76, Greenhill 1880 pp 93-95. An Iodhlann and Dr John Holliday are credited.
Book `Images of Tiree` 2013
Softback book of artisitc colour and black & white photographic images of Tiree taken by Michael Woodhead (father of Francis Woodhead/Kemp, Balinoe) during 2013.
Short length (2.5 metres) of rope made of hemp/flax used on Tiree. Third part of cordage collection: straw, coir, hemp.
Lace made at Lady Victoria`s sewing class ca 1910
Sample of fine white crochet lace made by Katie macKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol, during one of Lady Victoria Campbell`s (Duke`s sister) sewing classes around 1910.
Pen nib used in the 1930s
Metal pen nib used by Elsie MacKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol in the 1930s.
Cut-throat razor made during 1890-1920
`Mab` cut-throat razor with ivory handle in its original brown cardboard box. Used by John MacKinnon of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol. Made by Mab Co., Birmingham, 1890-1920. Advertised as “Can be used entirely without stropping. At the Great Shaving Contest at the Royal Aquarium, little Nelly Wick shaved five men in 4 minutes and 42 seconds with the Mab Razor.
Wooden carrying box for glass accumulator
Wooden carrying box for a glass lead-acid accumulator battery. Recreated by John Fletcher, Balemartine, from one belonging to Dugald MacArthur, tailor, Balemartine.
