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China jug

China jug with pink slip and a transfer photograph of St. Michael's Mount on front. At either side of this are roses applied in gold leaf. Handle is in the shape of a fish tail.

PEZPH : 1994.272
Social History

China plate

Plate with depiction of St Michaels' Mount and fretwork design around edges. Inner circle of grey and gold decoration inner oval of St Michael's Mount with St Michael's Mount written below it. 30 stamped on back.

PEZPH : 1977.6
Social History

China plate

china plate with arms of Borough of Penzance and Pensana Anno Domini 1614 and gold edge

PEZPH : 1977.8
Social History

Chinese k'uai-tu war junk

Model of k'uai-tu (quick leaping) war junk from Yangtze river, a very fast vessel with 10-20 oars each side 72 feet long, beam 15 feet, depth 6 feet. Brought back from China by Captain N Pentreath in 1841 and daonated to the PNHAS in 1845.

PEZPH : 1989.32
Social History

Chocolate box Cameo assorted chocolates

PEZPH : 1991.127
Social History

Christening robe

child's nightdress with gathered waist, possibly Victorian

PEZPH : 1992.1324
Social History

Christmas card

Christmas card, white with etching of St. Michael's Mount by T. H. Victor. 'A Happy Christmas' written in red beneath image. Green and red holly in crescent from left side of etching to top of card.

PEZPH : 1996.84
Social History

Christmas card

Christmas card, white with etching of the Slip at Newlyn by T. H. Victor. 'All Good Wishes For Christmas' written in red beneath image. Green and red holly in crescent from left side of etching to top of card.

PEZPH : 1996.85
Social History

Christmas card

Christmas card, white with etching of Abbey Slip by T.H. Victor. 'To Greet You' written in red beneath image. Green and red holly in crescent from left side of etching to top of card.

PEZPH : 1996.86
Social History

Christmas card

Folding card with lace effect cut-outs and edges and a design of violets. Inside the fold is printed a New Year greeting and on the back is written "From Cissie to Louie" in black ink.

PEZPH : 1992.897
Social History

Christmas card from the Mayor and Mayoress of Penzance

Christmas card from the Mayor and Mayoress of Penzance. Outside : Deckle edged, folded textured card with gold Borough of Penzance coat of arms on the front 'The Season's Greetings'. Inside : Printed on a folded piece of white paper attached to the card. 'Borough of Penzance / With all Good Wishes / for a / Merry Christmas and a / Happy New Year / from / the Mayor and Mayoress / (Councillor Dr. & Mrs W. J. Turney)' Dated Christmas 1971 (to the bottom right-hand corner).

PEZPH : 1991.1163
Social History

Christmas decoration, father christmas

father christmas, cardboard, impressed coloured

PEZPH : 1990.676
Social History

Christmas market 23-24 December 1948

Christmas market 23-24 December 1948

PEZPH : 1989.917
Social History

Christmas Oratorio at Penzance Methodist Church, Chapel Street

Christmas Oratorio at Penzance Methodist Church, Chapel Street

PEZPH : 1995.4
Social History

Church news sheet

THE HIGH STREET MESSENGER, The Methodist Church, High Street, Penzance. Church news sheet dated July 1936 with picture of gallery and organ pipes, and insert of information on Grand Bazaar to be held on 26th February

PEZPH : 1978.17
Social History

Church service

church service for the churches of England for the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Issued by command of the King (as sanctioned for use in the diocese of Truro)

PEZPH : 1978.14
Social History

Church service for coronation

Form of Service from St. Gluvias Church for the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on 9 August 1902. Black print on white card.

PEZPH : 1977.53
Social History

Church year book

church year book, calendar and blotter from High Street Methodist Church, Penzance, dated 1935.

PEZPH : 1987.156
Social History