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  1. Moore, Thomas

    Irish Melodies by Thomas Moore. Small, leather bound book containing Irish melodies which were written by Thomas Moore.

    Record Type: Library

    Collection Item
  2. Cast Iron Pot, c. 1880s - Cauldron

    Cast Iron Pot, c. 1880s. This Irish three legged, black, cast-iron pot has a bot-belly base narrows at the rim before fanning out again. The pot has two triangle-shaped handles on either side. It also has a rather large hole in the bottom.

    Record Type: Object

    Cast Iron Pot, c. 1880s
  3. "Instructions for Christians of a Timid Conscience, Who Live in the World" - Rev. Father Quadrupani

    "Instructions for Christians" Book by Rev. Father Quadrupani; Published in London; Thomas Richardson and Sons publishers. Grey and Black hardcover book. Full title " Instructions for Christians of a Timid Conscience, Who Live In The World". Opened to title page (as displayed).

    Record Type: Library

    "Instructions for Christians of a Timid Conscience, Who Live in the World"
  4. Irish Bodhran and Beater - Drum

    Irish Bodhran and Beater. Bodhran (a) is a round wooden drum with goathide drumhead painted with a Celtic design. Celtic design has a red background and interlocking knots which are green, orange, and yellow in color. Goathide drumhead is secured by silver beads. Underside of drumhead has wooden cross handle. Beater (b) is a wooden drumstick, which has rounded ends and is tapered in the middle. Drum is contemporary, but traditional.

    Record Type: Object

    Irish Bodhran and Beater
  5. Irish Dance Costume, c. 1990s - Costume, Dance

    Irish Dance Costume, c. 1990s. Dark green dress (A), knee-length and long-sleeved. Neck has white crocheted lace collar with 4 clear rhinestones attached. At the bottom of each sleeve and each side of the bottom hem is an embroidered red and gold Celtic knot design. Two red and gold embroidered braids run down the front sides of the dress from shoulder to hem. In the center front of the skirt is an oval-shaped embroidered image of green hills fal...

    Record Type: Object

    Irish Dance Costume, c. 1990s
  6. Irish Rosary - Rosary

    Irish Rosary. Rosary beads are made from wood with silver links and egg corn- shaped beads, small shield depicting the Immaculate Heart and a silver crucifix.

    Record Type: Object

    Irish Rosary
  7. Tinwhistle - Whistle, Musical

    Tinwhistle. The whistle is black and gold in color and has six finger holes. It was made in England by the Clarke Company.

    Record Type: Object

    Tinwhistle

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