Online Exhibition of Artefacts - Winter Exhibition 2008
The Museum Service's collection of artefacts contains items
associated with the social history of the area, geological and
archaeological specimens, a fine art collection, coins, medals and
other objects.
(To view a larger image of each artefact click on the
picture)>
Visit the Spring Exhibition 2008
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Graeco - Roman Pot
This pot dates from the time when Rome occupied Greece from 1st
Century BC to 5th Century AD. |
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Tilley Paraffin Domestic Iron
1954 |
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Oil Powered Cooker
Possibly 1910-1930 |
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Banjo
Early 20th Century |
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Chinese Snuff Bottle.
Taking snuff (powered tobacco) was a fashionable past time for the
social elite of China from the 17th Century onwards. The practice
died out during the early 20th Century. Snuff bottles were made in
many different materials such as porcelain, jade and ivory. |
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Chinese Carved Jade Bowl
The use of carved jade was an integral part of Chinese society for
more than 6,000 years. Jade was regarded as sacred and played
significant roles in politics, economics, philosophy, and
religion. |
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Visit the Spring Exhibition 2008
For further information please contact the Collections &
Interpretation Officer on 01299 403573.
All images of artefacts within these galleries are copyright
material owned by Wyre Forest District Council. Any use of this
material for commercial purposes is not authorised unless written
permission is obtained from Wyre Forest District Council.
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