Tin lantern
Made by Patrick McDonagh, Roscommon
Acquired in 1931
Acquired 1951
Made in 1960
Group of tin objects
Made by Mickey Doherty, Co Donegal
Half pint milk measure
Made of tinplate
Mouse trap
Made by Joseph Molloy, Co Donegal
Tea can
Made by Mike Maughan, 1960
Emigrant's teapot
Made by Mike Mongan
Read more about this collection and some of the initiatives and projects exploring Traveller culture.
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