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2013.165.6

Two goffering irons

One small and one medium sized goffering irons used for pressing pleats into fabric. These would have been used in conjunction with appropriately sized pokers which would have first been heated in the fire before being inserted into the irons to heat them.

2013.165.3

Three ink stamps from MacDonald`s Shop, Scarinish

Three wood and rubber ink stamps bearing the name `M MacDonald, Pier Road, Scarinish, Isle of Tiree`, used in MacDonald`s shop in Scarinish.

2013.166.4

Anti-aircraft shell, 1955

Brass 4mm Mark 4 Bofors anti-aircraft shell manufactured by RLB (Royal Laboratory, Birtley) in 1955, and found in the refuse dump at Sandaig. Possibly originated from military presence on Tiree during the Cold War.