Dunollie: The 1745 House Part 2

Looking back down the pathway leading up to the 1745 House and Dunollie Castle. The cute little building is where we bought tickets.

For the past three weeks I've covered Dunollie Castle Part 1, Dunollie Castle Part 2, and the 1745 House. Today I want to show more items and history from the house about the MacDougall Family.

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1. A 'cam' used for rendering down mutton fat for lighting. It means 'bent' in Gaelic. 18^th century.

2. Cruisie lamp for burning tallow or fish oil. Used in Dunollie Castle and The 1745 House. 18^th century.

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Sophie

John MacDougall

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Hat box, brass plaque on exterior engraved Capt.n J MacDougall R. Navy

Swords in scabbards, mid 19^th century

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 A few of the historic items on display. A Naval cocked hat, beaver pelt, mid 18^th century.

17. KCMG Medal for Knight Commander c 1830

18. K.C.B. Order of the Bath Medal 1863

19. Seal HMS Cruizer found in the Captain's tea chest.

20. Victorian Medal with earlier bars from Algiers Campaign 1816, Pelagosa 1811 and Boat Service.

Naval dress coat, mid 19^th century

Indian Cotton dress belonging to Sophie c.1835

Click to enlarge and read a brief fascinating history of Miss Hope MacDougall and her life's work.

Fanny Lamble

These are only a few of the interesting historical items on display in the 1745 House. Hopefully the museum will be expanded in the future to show much more of the collection.

Hope you enjoyed it!
Thanks!
Vonda

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