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Roman Wall Plaster

Painted wall plaster from the bath house wall of the Hunsbury Roman villa, with the rare depiction of a woman's face.

Late Roman - 4th century CE Roman and Early Medieval

1922 Sale Poster for the Treasures of Stowe House

Black and sepia poster, printed on paper 173cm H x 94cm W, printed by Clarke & Sherwell Ltd. The poster is one of a pair, both at Stowe House, this one is located in the Museum, the other can be seen on display in the Ante Library.

1922 Modern

Royal Theatre Safety Curtain (“Sipario Dipinto”)

The Royal Theatre Safety Curtain, painted in 1978 by Northampton-based artist Sir Henry Bird, is both a vital safety feature and a striking work of art.

1978 Modern

Glazed ceramic shouldered roof tile from St. James' Abbey, Northampton

This is a rare type of medieval ceramic roof tile, replaced in the 13th century by standard rectangular ceramic or nib tiles used until the 20th century. The rarity of these roof tiles and their association with buildings of high status in Northampton, both religious and secular, is of historical and archaeological significance.

1200 Medieval to Tudor