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Object name(s):
photograph; mounted photo
Brief description:
One of series of mounted blakc and white photographs of various organisations/groups marching through the Gallery where an army officer(?) is taking the salute in front of the Cathedral
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Photograph of group marching along The Gallery Ely : St John's Ambulancemen and Nursing cadets
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated organisation:
Ely St John's Ambulance
Associated place:
The Gallery, Ely
Dimension:
height
Dimension measured part:
photo
Dimension value:
19.7cm
Dimension:
length
Dimension measured part:
14.3cm x 24.4cm
Dimension value:
29.1cm
Inscription content:
This group appears to be cadets of St John's Ambulance Brigade male and female cadets?
Material:
card
Material:
paper (photo)
Material:
mount
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
photograph; mounted photo
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2015.17.4
Physical description:
One of series of mounted blakc and white photographs of various organisations/groups marching through the Gallery where an army officer(?) is taking the salute in front of the Cathedral

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/ff994090-2f5c-302c-8d3d-2bc73f219b97

Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC

Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/ff994090-2f5c-302c-8d3d-2bc73f219b97, Ely Museum, CC BY-NC

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Object name(s):
plate; souvenir plate
Brief description:
Handbuilt earthenware plate, with brown, green and cream glaze. Shield in centre showstwo keys + moon and star, 2 empty quarters.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Souvenir plate. Gift to City of Ely from Tus/St Hubert, Germany 1975
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
city, borough and county borough; 1.332
Associated event name:
Presentation
Associated place:
Ely
Associated place:
Cambs
Associated place:
Germany
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
35 cm (diameter)
Dimension:
size
Material:
earthenware
Material:
glaze
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
plate; souvenir plate
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2009.61
Object production date:
Date - period:
1900s
Object production place:
Germany
Physical description:
Handbuilt earthenware plate, with brown, green and cream glaze. Shield in centre showstwo keys + moon and star, 2 empty quarters.
Reproduction number:
LG25.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/247760b7-1429-350f-a473-f095dbcb5957

Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC

Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/247760b7-1429-350f-a473-f095dbcb5957, Ely Museum, CC BY-NC

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Object name(s):
hat sizer
Brief description:
Metal hat sizer with adjustable band. Measurements on inside range from 51/2 to 8.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Metal hat sizer with adjustable band, sizes 51/2 to 8.
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
retail distribution of clothing and clothing fabrics, etc; 4.844
Associated concept:
hats and millinery; 4.8445
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
22 cm (diameter)
Dimension:
size
Material:
metal
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
hat sizer
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2008.249
Physical description:
Metal hat sizer with adjustable band. Measurements on inside range from 51/2 to 8.
Reproduction number:
RD56.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/7e6458ee-ebcc-32bc-af45-1261cc5f1c3a

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Object name(s):
photograph; mounted photo
Brief description:
One of series of mountedblakc and white photographs of various organisations/groups marching through the Gallery where an army officer(?) is taking the salute in front of the Cathedral
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Photograph of group marching along The Gallery Ely : St John's Ambulancemen and Nursing cadets (duplicate)
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated organisation:
Ely St John's Ambulance
Associated place:
The Gallery, Ely
Dimension:
height
Dimension measured part:
photo
Dimension value:
19.7cm
Dimension:
length
Dimension measured part:
14.3cm x 24.4cm
Dimension value:
29.1cm
Inscription content:
This group appears to be cadets of St John's Ambulance Brigade male and female cadets?
Material:
card
Material:
paper (photo)
Material:
mount
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
photograph; mounted photo
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2015.17.5
Physical description:
One of series of mountedblakc and white photographs of various organisations/groups marching through the Gallery where an army officer(?) is taking the salute in front of the Cathedral

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/cdca8de2-4326-332f-93af-dfb2e691a45b

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Object name(s):
razor
Brief description:
Box with imitation leather cover over metal? Dark blue. Compartments for handle, head and blades.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Metal razor with separate handle. Handle and head screw together. Twelve blades. Label loose in box reads, 'in caso di reclamo ritornarci il capo insieme al presente tagliando. confezionatrice n. 16.'
Brief description:
Razor with case and blades
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
hair care; 3.54
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
8.5 x 5 x 1.5 cm (boxed)
Material:
metal
Number of objects:
16
Object name:
razor
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:1985.0210
Object production person:
Gillette
Person's association:
maker
Object production place:
England
Place status:
Country
Physical description:
Box with imitation leather cover over metal? Dark blue. Compartments for handle, head and blades.
Physical description:
Metal razor with separate handle. Handle and head screw together. Twelve blades. Label loose in box reads, 'in caso di reclamo ritornarci il capo insieme al presente tagliando. confezionatrice n. 16.'
Reproduction number:
T1.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/7cdd9089-ec32-3eea-857f-e5b962004978

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Object name(s):
bag; paper bag
Brief description:
Paper bag with printing as above
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Orange print paper bag: BROWNS Gent's Outfitters, 20 Fore Hill Ely Telephone 2119 and sketch of man with pipe
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
retail distribution: 4.84
Associated person:
Browns Gents Outfitters
Associated place:
Forehill,Ely
Dimension:
height
Dimension measured part:
55.5cm
Dimension:
width
Dimension measured part:
29cm exc gussets
Material:
paper
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
bag; paper bag
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2012.9.3
Physical description:
Paper bag with printing as above
Reproduction number:
image required

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/c8f6e8e6-112f-3153-a970-f11a8956fd6b

Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC

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Object name(s):
wrapping paper; wrapping paper
Brief description:
Brown paper with printing as above and 12 sheets plain double foolscap paper
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Sheet of wrapping paper TIBBITS OF ELY for stationery, books, and fancy goods plus 2 sets 6 folded double foolscap plain sheets
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
retail distribution: 4.84
Associated person:
Tibbits of Ely
Dimension:
height
Dimension measured part:
66cm
Dimension value:
34.3cm
Dimension:
width
Dimension measured part:
50cm
Dimension value:
22cm (but x2 as folded)
Material:
plain paper
Material:
brown paper
Number of objects:
2
Object name:
wrapping paper; wrapping paper
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2012.9.11
Physical description:
Brown paper with printing as above and 12 sheets plain double foolscap paper
Reproduction number:
image required

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/c7d3a90c-51b3-3ef0-a09f-ca71420e8a0e

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Object name(s):
photograph; mounted photo
Brief description:
One of series of mounted black and white photographs of various organisations/groups marching through the Gallery where an army officer(?) is taking the salute in front of the Cathedral
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Photograph of group marching along The Gallery Ely. March Girls Life Brigade.
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated organisation:
March Girls Life Brigade
Associated place:
The Gallery, Ely
Dimension:
height
Dimension measured part:
photo
Dimension value:
19.7cm
Dimension:
length
Dimension measured part:
14.3cm x 24.4cm
Dimension value:
29.1cm
Inscription content:
This group appears to be Cub Scouts and Brownies
Material:
card
Material:
paper (photo)
Material:
mount
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
photograph; mounted photo
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2015.17.3
Physical description:
One of series of mounted black and white photographs of various organisations/groups marching through the Gallery where an army officer(?) is taking the salute in front of the Cathedral

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/d028aa83-8f9b-3e53-8861-26136a572c73

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Object name(s):
phial; bottle
Brief description:
Moulded (?) glass phial in the shape of a horn. Metal screw cap with scroll/fern decoration. 'Sterling'. Empty.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Glass phial in a horn shape with decorated metal screw cap.
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
perfume; 3.56
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
10 cm (length)
Material:
glass
Material:
metal
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
phial; bottle
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:1984.072
Object production date:
Date - earliest / single:
1850
Date - latest:
1900
Physical description:
Moulded (?) glass phial in the shape of a horn. Metal screw cap with scroll/fern decoration. 'Sterling'. Empty.
Reproduction number:
T5.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/57c4c10b-8fcc-399d-a8e2-4109da729d0d

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Object name(s):
auger; screw auger
Brief description:
Small auger with wooden handle and metal shaft, handle slightly loose.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Screw auger wood working tool from the 1920-30's
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
general woodworking;4.560
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
11x5cm
Material:
metal
Material:
wood
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
auger; screw auger
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2005.49
Physical description:
Small auger with wooden handle and metal shaft, handle slightly loose.
Reproduction number:
CH13.jpg

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/88be4494-5f72-3cd2-8b5e-01352dd258e0

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Object name(s):
razor
Brief description:
Metal razor hinged with brown plastic curved handle. Inscribed on blade. 'Hollow Ground' and 'VOOGD'.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Black card case in two parts. Inscribed, 'Edward Smith Manufacturer & Patentee', '3 Cheapside London'.
Brief description:
Cut throat razor in a card case. 'Edward Smith'.
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
hair care;3.54
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
25.5 x 1.5 cm open razor
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
16.5 x 3.5 x 1 cm card case
Material:
card
Material:
plastic
Material:
metal
Number of objects:
2
Object name:
razor
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2007.80.1-2
Object production person:
Smith, Edward
Person's association:
maker
Object production place:
3
Object production place:
Cheapside
Object production place:
London
Physical description:
Metal razor hinged with brown plastic curved handle. Inscribed on blade. 'Hollow Ground' and 'VOOGD'.
Physical description:
Black card case in two parts. Inscribed, 'Edward Smith Manufacturer & Patentee', '3 Cheapside London'.
Reproduction number:
T10.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/b95f54cb-aea1-3ced-9bc9-2bd48c23ef6a

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Object name(s):
fragment of lancaster; debris from aircraft
Brief description:
1 wooden fragment of propeller covered with rotoloyd. Marked with a number 3
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Associated with RAF Witchford
Brief description:
Section of one of the wooden propellers covered with rotoloyd.
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
second world war; 1.847
Associated event name:
sSecond World War
Associated place:
RAF Witchford
Associated place:
Cambs
Dimension:
size
Material:
wood
Material:
rotoloyd
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
fragment of lancaster; debris from aircraft
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2010.313
Physical description:
1 wooden fragment of propeller covered with rotoloyd. Marked with a number 3
Physical description:
Associated with RAF Witchford
Reproduction number:
SWW45.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/92de6048-010d-3771-ae41-bdfbd75d557c

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Title:
Improved Metallic Hone
Object name(s):
strop
Brief description:
Wooden strop, red, with four sides for, grinding, setting, stropping and finishing. Gold lettering labels each side. Covered with a card sheath inscribed, 'Improved Metallic Hone'. A paper label with directions for use is stuck to one side.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
The sheath is stuck to the wooden strop.
Brief description:
Wooden strop with four sides in a card sheath.
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
hair care;3.54
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
29.5 x 3 x 3 cm
Material:
wood
Material:
card
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
strop
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2007.81
Physical description:
Wooden strop, red, with four sides for, grinding, setting, stropping and finishing. Gold lettering labels each side. Covered with a card sheath inscribed, 'Improved Metallic Hone'. A paper label with directions for use is stuck to one side.
Physical description:
The sheath is stuck to the wooden strop.
Reproduction number:
T11.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/2d2617fb-6853-308a-8deb-c726f69c8e07

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Object name(s):
briquetage
Brief description:
Piece of briquetage
Collection:
Ely Museum
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
archaeology
Associated concept:
manufacture and processing
Associated place:
Apes Hall
Associated place:
Cambs
Dimension:
size
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
briquetage
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2010.144
Object production date:
Date - earliest / single:
43 AD
Date - latest:
409 AD
Reproduction number:
AR204.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/45e00e60-f6f1-33ea-981c-9a016fce0f1b

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Object name(s):
loomweight; pottery
Brief description:
Base of pot with hole in centre
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Piece of broken Roman pot re-used as a loomweight
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
archaeology
Associated concept:
tools and equipment
Dimension:
size
Material:
pottery
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
loomweight; pottery
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2010.142
Object production date:
Date - earliest / single:
43 AD
Date - latest:
409 AD
Physical description:
Base of pot with hole in centre
Reproduction number:
AR190.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/83efa9aa-5758-30a5-8c81-806118f1bd2b

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Object name(s):
tongs; curling tongs
Brief description:
Metal tongs with two prongs on one side and a moulded metal plate on the other.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Wooden handles are painted cream. One handle missing.
Brief description:
Metal curling tongs with cream painted wood handles. One handle missing.
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
hair care;3.54
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
27 x 5 x 2.5 cm
Material:
metal
Material:
wood
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
tongs; curling tongs
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2007.82
Physical description:
Metal tongs with two prongs on one side and a moulded metal plate on the other.
Physical description:
Wooden handles are painted cream. One handle missing.
Reproduction number:
T12.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/6d6d55dc-485b-37b3-9cfd-f9341af35c58

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Object name(s):
fragment of lancaster; debris from aircraft
Brief description:
1 metal fragment marked with a number 1
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Associated with RAF Witchford
Brief description:
1 Of main structural sections from a crashed Lancaster bomber.
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
second world war; 1.847
Associated event name:
Second World War
Associated place:
RAF Witchford
Associated place:
Cambs
Dimension:
size
Material:
brass
Material component:
?
Material:
aluminium
Material component:
?
Material:
steel
Material component:
?
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
fragment of lancaster; debris from aircraft
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2010.311
Physical description:
1 metal fragment marked with a number 1
Physical description:
Associated with RAF Witchford
Reproduction number:
SWW45.TIF

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Object name(s):
notepaper; mourning stationery
Brief description:
Cardboard box, light blue with black writing and line border.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
27 Envelopes with black border, held together with a paper band.
Brief description:
11 Booklets containing sheets of black bordered paper. 4 sheets in each.
Brief description:
Postcard with black border and an image of Queen Victoria. Quotes from notables on top right corner.
Brief description:
Box containing notepaper and envelopes to commemorate the death of Queen Victoria.
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
monarchy;1.311
Associated concept:
writing equipment;2.961
Associated concept:
death and burial;1.1186
Associated event name:
death
Associated person:
Victoria, Queen
Association type:
subject
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
18.5 x 12.3 x 4 cm (boxed)
Material:
card
Material:
paper
Material:
ink
Number of objects:
41
Object name:
notepaper; mourning stationery
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2007.77
Object production date:
Date - earliest / single:
1901
Date - period:
1900s
Object production organisation:
Faulkner, C.W. and Co
Organisation's association:
maker
Physical description:
Cardboard box, light blue with black writing and line border.
Physical description:
27 Envelopes with black border, held together with a paper band.
Physical description:
11 Booklets containing sheets of black bordered paper. 4 sheets in each.
Physical description:
Postcard with black border and an image of Queen Victoria. Quotes from notables on top right corner.
Reproduction number:
NG54.jpg

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Object name(s):
briquetage
Brief description:
Piece of briquetage
Collection:
Ely Museum
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
archaeology
Associated concept:
manufacture and processing
Associated place:
Apes Hall
Associated place:
Cambs
Dimension:
size
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
briquetage
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:2010.143
Object production date:
Date - earliest / single:
43 AD
Date - latest:
409 AD
Reproduction number:
AR204.TIF

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Object name(s):
razor; open razor
Brief description:
Open cut-throat razor with bakelite? Folding handle.Blade slightly rusty. Engraved with 'Johnsons Fearnought'.
Collection:
Ely Museum
Brief description:
Open cut-throat razor
Acquisition method:
gift
Associated concept:
haircare; 3.54
Dimension:
size
Dimension value:
16 x 2 cm
Material:
metal
Material:
bakelite?
Number of objects:
1
Object name:
razor; open razor
Object number:
ELYMU:EM:1999.105.2
Object production person:
Johnsons
Person's association:
maker
Object production place:
England
Physical description:
Open cut-throat razor with bakelite? Folding handle.Blade slightly rusty. Engraved with 'Johnsons Fearnought'.
Reproduction number:
T3.TIF

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/96d02022-bc9c-34e4-8de5-d8a458133a77

Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC

Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/96d02022-bc9c-34e4-8de5-d8a458133a77, Ely Museum, CC BY-NC

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