Christ Church Cathedral, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Cathedral
Lantern slide of Christ Church Cathedral, Co. Dublin. Originally catalogued with label 'D3VIII 18.' Depicts a close-up view of the enclosed bridge that connects the cathedral to the former Synod Hall over Winetavern Street. Synod refers to a council or governing body of a church.
Anna Rowland
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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Illustration, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Drawing
Lantern slide of an illustration of Christ Church Cathedral, Co. Dublin. Originally catalogued with labels 'D3VIII 27' and 'Christ's Church Cathedral' and 'Early 19th Century.' Depicts an illustration of the cathedral with figures in the surrounding area.
Anna Rowland
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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Sculptures, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland
sculpture hall
Lantern slide of sculptures, Co. Dublin. Originally catalogued as 'D3 VIII 71', with label 'Abbeygate '. Depicts a collection of sculptures on display in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16
Sculpture at stairwell, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland
stairway
exhibition
Lantern slide of sculptures, Co. Dublin. Originally catalogued as 'D3 VIII 72', with no further label. Depicts a single sculpture titled 'Boy extracting a thorn' on display in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16
Dublin Exhibition building on Leinster Lawn, Merrion Square, Dublin.
Leinster Lawn
Royal Dublin Society
Lantern slide of the exhibition building of at Leinster Lawn, Dublin. This was the former location of the Royal Dublin Society before it moved to Ballsnridge. A single tree can be seen on the left and right hand sides of the building. People can be seen on the grass area in front of the glass house. Originally catalogued as 'D3 VIII 74' with label 'Exhibition Buildings'.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16
Engraving of Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Street, Dublin.
Hospitals
Engravings
Lantern slide of an engraving of the Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Street, Dublin. In the foreground can be seen individuals and a horse and carriage. Originally catalogued as 'D 3 76' with labelling 1783.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16
View of the General Post Office (GPO), O'Connell Street Dublin.
Post offices
GPO
Lantern slide depicting the General Post Office, O'Connell Street, Dublin. The foundations stone of the GPO was laid by Lord Whitworth on the 12th of August 1814. The architect was Francis Johnston. After the building was destroyed during the 1916 Easter Rising, reconstruction on the building was led by Ofice of Public Works (OPW) team led by TJ Byrne. Originally catalogued as 'D3 VIII, 79' with label 'GPO'.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16
Fr. Mathew statue, O'Connell Street, Dublin.
Statues
Fr Theobald Mathew (1790-1856) was a Cork-born Capuchin Friar who led a great temperance movement from 1839-1856.The sculptor of the Fr. Mathew Statue is Ms. Mary Redmond. Originally catalogued as 'D3 VIII, 85' with no further labelling.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16
O'Connell monument, O'Connell Street, Dublin, detailing one of the virtues of Daniel O'Connell.
Monuments
Daniel O'Connell
Lantern slide depicting a monument built to commemorate the 'Liberator' Daniel O Connell 1775 to 1847. The monument was sculpted by John Henry Foley 1818 to 74. He died before completion of the work and his assistant finished the sculptor. The monument is in three parts, surmounted by the figure of O Connell. The base is heavy limestone with four winged figures representing Patriotism, Fidelity, Courage and Eloquence. Originally catalogued as 'D 3 VIII, 83' with no further labelling.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16
George IV Monument, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
George IV
harbours
Lantern slide depicting the George IV monument in Dun Laoghaire, formerly known as Kingstown. Dun Laoghaire was officially named Kingstown in 1821 after a visit from the British King George IV in the same year. The George IV monument was erected in honour of his visit. The town was renamed Dun Laoghaire in 1921. Originally catalogued as 'D3 VIII, 94' with the label 'Kingstown'.
Betty Maguire
The Discovery Programme
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
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RSAI Lantern Slide, Box 16