Following the Lifeboat disaster in Kingstown [now Dún Laoghaire] on Christmas Eve 1895, a financial Trust was established to dispense assistance to the families of the fifteen men who lost their lives. This book contains copies of correspondence from the Trust's secretary to the
Kingstown Lifeboat Disaster 1895 | Palme Shipwreck | Kingstown Town Commissioners
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Sketch on board. A full-length long-sleeved dress. It has a round neckline and is buttoned from neck to hem. The skirt is gathered at the waist and fastened at the front with a bow. The sleeves are fitted to the elbow with gathers at the elbow but fitted to the wrist. A smaller s
Fashion | fashion illustration (image-making process) | Drawing
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Sketch on board, with title "Dinner At Home" written on the back. The annotation "silk jersey" is faintly legible in pencil. A full-length long-sleeved evening dress. Both the bodice and skirt are fully gathered at the waist. The sleeves are closely fitted. The waist is decorated
Fashion | fashion design | fashion illustration (image-making process)
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This is a recording of the interview conducted by Dr Liz Kiely with Geoff McGrath as part of the 'ReCollecting the Irish Family: New Perspectives and Directions' event, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ireland, where objects were collected in association with an inter
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This sash was collected from Geoff M. (person C) as part of the 'ReCollecting the Irish Family: New Perspectives and Directions' event, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ireland, where objects were collected in association with an interview. This sash was worn by Geoff
Family | Beauty pageant | LGBTQ+
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This is a recording of the interview conducted by Dr Anne Byrne with Francis Timmons as part of the 'ReCollecting the Irish Family: New Perspectives and Directions' event, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ireland, where objects were collected in association with an in
Family | Marriage | Love
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This photograph was collected from Francis Timmons as part of the 'ReCollecting the Irish Family: New Perspectives and Directions' event, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ireland, where objects were collected in association with an interview. This wooden framed photog
Marriage | Family | Love
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Sketch on board. A full-length dress with set-in sleeves with a tie collar. The sleeves are gathered into a cuff. The bodice is blouson style and the top of the skirt is smocked.
Fashion | fashion illustration (image-making process) | Drawing
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Sketch on board, with title "Departure" written in biro at back. A knee-length double-breasted belted coat with a band collar. The sleeves are full-length and set in. The coat has a tie belt.
Fashion | fashion illustration (image-making process) | preliminary sketches (sketches)
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Sketch on board. Annotation "Brown and White Plaid" written in pencil. A double-breasted buttoned and belted knee-length coat with full-length set sleeves and a round collar. There are side-seam pockets.
Fashion | fashion illustrations (layout features) | preliminary sketches (sketches)
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Robe and knitted slippers used for babies' christenings; kept by Mary Ann Fanning for use by her patients who could not afford to buy robes themselves.
Midwives | Midwifery | Nursing
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Medicine from the midwife's bag used by Mary Ann Fanning early in her career: Small glass bottle of calcium lactate tablets (prescribed during pregnancy) and cotton bag.
Midwives | Midwifery | Nursing
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