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A108

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Samuelston School bell
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This bell was used at Samuelston School, near Haddington, until it closed. Sometime after it was gifted to Haddington Library where there was a small collection of local historic objects.

2000.366

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This wheelchair was purchased by a Haddington family from William Millikin, an 'invalid's furniture specialist' of Hanover Street, Edinburgh.

Wheelchair: Accession No. 2000.366

1999.123

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Carriers of this type were once a familiar sight on domestic doorsteps. Clean empty bottles were replaced with full by the morning milkman.

Milk bottle crate: Accession No. 1999.123

2010.1.4

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This is a small black pewter brooch, circular with a pin in the middle, dating from the 14th century AD and found near Seton Sands. This is a Treasure Trove object, found using a metal detector.

2010.1.2

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A metal trumpet brooch, dating from the Roman period, found by chance in the grounds of Gilmerton House, near Athelstaneford. This is a Treasure Trove object. TTDB: 2007/115.

2010.1.1

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A metal trumpet brooch, dating from the Roman period, found by chance in the grounds of Gilmerton House, near Athelstaneford. This is a Treasure Trove object. TTDB: 2007/111.

2009.20.2

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This is a leather belt with a gold thread covering. It has a metal buckle bearing the insignia of King George V (1910-1936).

2009.30

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Pair Ice Skates, one with webbing for fittimg.

Skates were used by John Cockburn on Pressmennan Lake and given to the donor in the 1960's.

2009.29

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helmet
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This object is a yeomanry helmet worn by a soldier in the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry, established in 1797 and extant under that title until 1888.

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