Curiosities from the Collections
The museum collection contains many thousands of items including
toys, domestic items, archaeological finds, social history,
agricultural items and beautiful costume. We also have a
large collection of Transport, including many horse-drawn
vehicles amd a superb collection of Gypsy caravans.
Follow the link below for more information about current and
past projects involving our magnificent caravan collection.
http://researchworcestershire.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/gypsy-roma-and-traveller-communities-at-hartlebury-castle-museum/
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The Museum's first object! A brass match case.
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A Roman enamelled brooch in the form of a fish.
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A 19th century Italian mosaic scarab
brooch.
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A mummified cat and rat from
Bewdley
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A Bronze Age palstave (axe head.)
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A Victorian hair comb decorated with
coral (believed to ward off bad luck.)
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A late Victorian/early Edwardian baby carriage.
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Georgian cruet - for Kyan (Cayenne), Soy and Ketchup!
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This page was last reviewed 11 July 2011 at 14:53 by Sarah Chapman.
