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Labelled "Furs - Hudson's Bay Company" The coat originally belonged to Mrs Baxter of Fochabers (of Baxter's soup).

ID: 1994.029
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Whisky dispenser - clear glass, engraved 'SPECIAL SCOTCH WHISKY STROMNESS DISTILLERY ORKNEY N.B.' lid and top missing.
ID: 1995.001
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Dress busk of whalebone.

ID: 1995.002

Hat badge of Northern Lighthouse Board - thistle wreath surrounding 'NL' and Lighthouse - brass on cloth covered backing. Belonged to donor's rather P.L.K. Robert Park of Stromness.

ID: 1995.003
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Book 'Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses SERVICE REGULATIONS Lightkeepers' published 1937. red cloth cover with gold print. Inscribed 'Robert Park, Point of Ayre, Isle of Man. April 1937'.
ID: 1995.004
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Spleuchan or leather purse in two colours with pattern in sewn leather: strap with two white glass beads. Made by Inuit for trade with 19th century Baffin Bay whalers.
ID: 1995.005
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Spleuchan or leather wallet made by Inuit to trade with whalers in Baffin Bay. 19th century. In two colours with two compartments.
ID: 1995.006
Circular brass lamp cage from SMS Brummer, German Fleet which has been converted into an electric lamp and mounted on a board.
ID: 1995.007
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Flag of the Northern Lighthouse board. Navy blue with a lighthouse and a Union Jack in the corner. From Pentland Skerries lighthouse.
ID: 1995.008
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Brass telescope which belonged to the donor's late husband's father, Mr James Robertson of Windhaven, Holm (formerly of Ayre of Cava, and Herston.) 'J. R.' scratched on lens shutter.
ID: 1995.009