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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Painted canal stool in castles and roses style by Frank Nurser © NMAG

    Frank Nurser Canal Stool

    Painted stool in Castles and Roses folkart style, used to decorate everyday items used by bargees, people who lived and worked on Northamptonshire's canal network.

    Georgian 1815 Stuart to Georgian

  • Tudor silver cup made in 1518/19. © The Trustees of the British Museum

    Welford Cup

    A silver cup, known as a Tudor grace cup, used as a domestic but ceremonial drinking cup passed around the table after prayers.

    Tudor 1518/9 Medieval to Tudor

  • Hobby horse costume made for Yardley Gobion morris dance as part of May day celebrations © NMAG

    Hobby Horse

    Hobby horse costume worn for the Yardley Gobion Morris dance on May Day in the early 20th century.

    Victorian 1890-1910 Modern

  • Wood and woven rush seat designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh © NMAG

    Mackintosh Chair

    This chair is one of four made for Wenman Bassett-Lowke and his house at 78 Derngate, whose decoration was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

    1917 Modern

  • Tin of Jeyes Fluid (Mark II) disnfectant © NMAG

    Tin of Jeyes Fluid

    Tin of Jeyes Fluid, a disinfectant invented by John Jeyes, Northampton botanist and inventor in 1877. Jeyes Fluid remains in use today.

    Victorian 1877 Modern