Egypt, Ancient
Nile River
View of the Nile and the riverbank. Boats are visible on the river.
Steele, Lawrence E.
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Still image
Nile riverbank with sparse vegetation and water visible in the background.
Statues
Sculpture
Temples
Pylons (Gateways)
Ninth pylon of the precinct of Amun-Re in the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt. The white limestone colossus of Ramesses II is visible.
Columns
Eastern portal Northern Kiosk of Temple of Montu at Medamud, Egypt. The kiosk has four rounded columns with capitals on top. Men stand near the kiosk.
Nostri Plena Laboris: An Author Index to the RDS Scientific Journals (1800-1985)
Royal Dublin Society
Science
The digital reproduction of Nostri Plena Laboris: An Author Index to the RDS Scientific Journals (1800-1985) by Charles Mollan with Eileen Byrne.
Charles Mollan
Eileen Byrne
1987
RDS Library & Archives
Print
Royal Dublin Society. Winter Show
Cattle. Breeding. Ireland
Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Beef cattle breeds
Not Too Bad, Aberdeen Angus cross and common cow, black, calved April 20, 1899, bred by owner and exhibitor The Right Hon. Viscount De Vesci, Abeyleix, Queen's County. Winner of first prize in Class 12, , natural polled heifer, 2 years and under, entry 99.
RDS proceedings, volume 136, November 9, 1899, to March 8, 1900
1900
Black and white photograph in a bound photographic album
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Notes regarding Charles C. Coffin's "Our New Way Around the World"
Buddhism
Handwritten page of notes by Lawrence E. Steele about Charles C. Coffin's "Our New Way Around the World". Steele describes this as "a most interesting book". The notes focus on the history of religions in India. 1p.
Text
Obelisks
Obelisk and hall of columns in the Precinct of Amun-Re in the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt.
An obelisk lying flat on the ground at Aswan, Egypt.
Drawings
Boats
Drawing of an Ancient Egyptian obelisk ship transporting an obelisk on the Nile, with smaller rowed boats following behind.
Two obelisks at Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak, Egypt. Walls surround the obelisks.
Obelisks of Hatshepsut at Karnak Temple Complex
The fallen Obelisk of Hatshepsut (Obelisk F) at Karnak Temple Complex, with a standing Obelisk of Hatshepsut (Obelisk E) in the background.
Beato, Antoine, 1830-1903.
Obelisks erected by Thutmose I (right) and Hatshepsut (left). Photo taken circa 1860 by Antoine Beato (1830-1903), Italian-British photographer known for his photography of Egypt and the Mediterranean, and his commercial production of Oriental images on a large scale.
Antiquities
Photograph of objects from a predynastic tomb at Hu. The collection includes both human and animal figurines, such as hippopotami. These were often made from unbaked clay, pottery, bone, or ivory. Several combs with distinct shapes are visible, including one with a bird-like figure on top. A row of circular objects, possibly bracelets or rings, are shown in the middle of the image. The image also contains what appear to be small tools or objects, possibly made of stone or ivory.
Still image.
Dublin Horse Show
Royal Dublin Society. Horse Show
A photograph of Olaf Peterson and Nick Skelton at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1989.
1989
Maymes Ansell Horse Show Archive 1967 - 2006
Opening of the Dublin Great Industrial Exhibition
Illustrated London News
Leinster House: A House with Three Lives
1853
Office of Public Works
1924
Five photographs of the Oriel Harriers Hunt, winners of the MSD Ivomec Steeplechase Inter-Hunt Competition at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. The team comprised of Denny Lennon on Suzy, Mary Mahon on Derrybeg Doll, John Larkin on Lorcain Lady and Tom Walsh on Kilcorney Lass.
1985
View of several large ostriches travelling across the desert in Egypt.
Photograph of the outdoor exhibits at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1927.
1927
Outer walls of the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, Egypt. The wall is engraved with designs and decorated with stone heads.
Oxen
Ox, red. Owner Mathew Flanagan, Tomona, Tulsk, Roscommon. Winner of first prize in Class 18, Ox, other than Kerry or Dexter breed, over 2 and under 4 years 11 cwts, and under live weight, entry 185.
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Ox, black, owner Colonel Pepper, Ballygarth Castle, Julianstown, Co Meath. Winner of first prize in Class 31, Ox, naturally polled, not exceeding 4 years, entry 456 and winner of cup.
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Photograph taken at RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933 of Mr P. Walsh, Glanworth, Co. Cork with World's Wonder, chestnut, foaled April 30th 1932, bred by exhibitor. Sire Essexford by Charles O'Malley, dam Magic Bird by Marcovil. Champion thoroughbred yearling colt.
1933
Photograph taken at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933 of P. J. Roche, Woodville, New Ross, Wexford on Grit bred by John Codd, Mayglass, New Ross. Sire Sandstone, Dam by Fitzgibbon. Champion hunter of the Show.
Egypt
Stern of a paddle steam boat and bridge. Boat has a flag at the the stern. A bridge with a succession of long arches is visible behind the boat and land is visible behind the bridge.
Photograph of Paddy McMahon on Pennwood Forge Mill competing for Great Britain in the MSD Equizole Stakes at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1975.
1975
Painted Egyptian mummy case. Roman period.
Mummies
Painted Egyptian Mummy case from the Roman period.
Deir el-Bahri Site (Egypt)
Base of columns and niche with painting depicting figures at Deir el-Bahari, Egypt.
Palaces
Tell el-Amarna (Egypt)
Painted pavement from the palace of Ikhnaton at Tell el-Amarna. Illustrations depict duck and other animals amongst flowers. Bottom illustration has four legged creature, possibly a calf.
Stele (Archaeology)
Painted wooden stela depicting the tomb of Sennefer.
Mural painting and decoration
Tomb-painting from the Tomb of Nebamun in Egypt, depicting a banquet scene with guests being served by women and boys.
Tools
Painting
Painting of two figures both holding tools. There appears to be some damage to the painting
Hunting in art
Two paintings depicting hunting in wooden frames.
Jewelry
Earrings
Colour picture of a pair of gold earrings consisting of a large decorated upper section with seven hanging gold beads in the lower section.
Toys
Lion
Ivory
A pair of ivory lion gaming-pieces.
Beach
Palm trees growing in the water near the riverbank of the Nile. A hill is visible behind the trees.
An Egyptian landscape with people and palm trees in the foreground, in the distance there can be seen structures, including a temple and an obelisk.
Four photographs of Pamela Chapman on Nicky in the Cobs Heavyweight Class at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. Nicky placed second in the class, was owned by George Chapman and bred by Nick Devereux.
Panarose Two and foal with Dr. Mervin and Lawrence Patterson
A photograph of mare Panarose Two and her foal being held by their owners Dr Mervin and Lawrence Patterson at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1986. Panarose Two placed first in Class 22 (Syntax Breeders Competition for Mares 6 years old or under, entered in the Irish Horse Register with foal at foot) and placed third in Class 18 (Mares not eligible for entry in the General Stud Book, calculated to produce high class hunters, with foal at foot by a stallion entered in the General Stud Book).
1986
Tombs
Hieroglyphics
Ṣaqqārah (Egypt)--Antiquities
Two wooden panels of the mastaba (tomb) of Hesy-Re in the Saqqara Necropolis, Egypt. One depicts man standing and one depicts man sitting. Both are surrounded by hieroglyphics.
Column in the shape of a papyrus bundle in a museum. Surrounding the column are statues of Sekhmet and busts on stone blocks, with steles on shelves behind.
Nations Cup
Photograph of the military teams parading on the main arena during the 1939 Dublin Horse Show.
1939
A round partially broken column carved with hieroglyphics. A man holding a baby stands next to the column.
Image of a passageway in a tomb in Egypt.
Passageway in temple, likely the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt.
Carving (Decorative arts)
View of passageway in temple with wall carved with images of people.
Stationary wooden passenger train with shades over the windows. A number of men are standing and sitting around it.
Path leading up to an opening in the side of a cliff.
A photograph of Patrice Deleveau on Roxane de Gruchy competing for France in an unknown event at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1995.
1995
Patrick Connolly-Carew, Conor Crowley and Iris Kellett
Kellett, Iris, 1926–2011
A photograph of Patrick Connolly-Carew, Conor Crawley and Iris Kellett at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1992. Connolly-Carew, 7th Baron Carew, was an Anglo-Irish equestrian and hereditary peer in the House of Lords who served on the council of the RDS. Conor Crawley was an accountant, treasurer of the Fédération Equestre Internationale and president of the Equestrian Federation of Ireland. Iris Kellett was an Irish showjumper, horse trainer and horse breeder.
1992
Patrick Martin, Chairman of the Equestrian Committee
Three photographs of Patrick Martin, Chairman of the Equestrian Committee at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985, reaching his hand into a box and having something placed on his bowler hat.
Photograph of Paul Darragh being passed by an unknown rider in the Pony Club Gallop at the Pony Club Games at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1977.
1977
Photograph of Paul Darragh on Carroll's Solid Gold competing for Ireland in the Shell Puissance at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1982.
1982
A photograph of Paul Darragh on an unknown horse (either Carroll's Ballycullen, Carroll's Kuwait Bi-Bi, or Carroll's Young Diamond) competing in the International Grand Prix of Ireland at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
Paul Duffy and colleagues at work on puissance wall
A photograph of RDS Course builder Paul Duffy at work on the puissance wall with his colleagues at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1996.
1996
A photograph of Paul Estermann competing for Switzerland in the Kerrygold Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1995. The Swiss team placed fourth in the competition.
A photograph of Paul Estermann on Piquet competing for Switzerland in the Kerrygold Puissance at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1994. Estermann was the joint winner alongside joint winner with Francesco Franco (Italy) and Gilles de Balanda (France).
1994
Photograph of Paul Schockemohle on Abadir competing for Germany in the Shell Puissance at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1974.
1974
Photograph of Paul Schockemohle on Abadir competing for Germany at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1974.
Palace
Drawing of decorated pavement of the Palace of Khuniatonu at Tell el-Amarna.
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Seascape, with two two-mast sailboats in a stormy sea; positioned centre, the near boat, with mainsail lowered and headsail raised, tows a lifeboat and holds seven crew, one at the tiller and six attending to the rigging; positioned behind to right, the second boat, with both sails raised, holds at least three crew, one at the bow waving towards the harbour wall in the right background; debris floats on the rough sea and birds skim the waves and circle the aft mast of the near boat.
Hildebrandt, Eduard, 1818-1869
1845
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Pectoral and Necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet
Colour photograph of the pectoral and necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet. The design is rich with hieroglyphic symbolism, depicting two falcons representing the sun god, who grant eternal life and dominion to King Senwosret II.
Colour photograph of the Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet. The design features two falcons representing the sun god, and a central figure of the king. The zigzag lines at the base of the pectoral symbolize the primordial waters from which the world was created. There are eight separate pieces of gold jewellery at the top of the image that are separate to the pectoral.
Wall carved with images of people and hieroglyphs.
Group of people at the riverbank of the Nile, including twelve individuals, both adults and children. Behind the people are some palm trees, on the edge of the water.
Carving on a stone wall depicting five people walking in a line. Each figure holds their arms in a different position.
Still Image
Wall with carving of stylised people in rows.
Cooking
Three people sitting on the ground of the ruins of an Ancient Egyptian structure, preparing food.
Four people standing with donkeys beside two tombs.
Three Egyptian people resting beside three camels. The camels are carrying goods. More people are visible in the background.
Abydos (Egypt : Extinct city)
Site of the tombs of Perabsen and Khasekhemui in the Umm el-Qa'ab in Abydos, Egypt.
View of a man standing on temple structure.
A photograph of Peter Charles on La Ina competing for Ireland in the Kerrygold Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1995. The Irish team won the competition and were awarded the Aga Khan trophy.
A photograph of Peter Charles on Traxdata Mulligan competing for Ireland in an unknown event at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Charles's results. Board reads: 4.00 35.00 NO: 0113 IRL PETER CHARLES TRAXDATA MULLIGAN
2000
A photograph of Peter Charles on Traxdata Mulligan competing for Ireland in the Kerrygold Classic at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Charles's results. Board reads: 0.00 40.00 NO: 0113 IRL PETER CHARLES TRAXDATA MULLIGAN
Photograph of Peter Schmitz on A Tempo competing for Germany in the MSD Thibenzole Stakes at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1978.
1978
Photograph of Peter Schmitz on Diavola competing for Germany in the MSD Thibenzole Stakes at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1978.
Photograph of Peter Sunkel on Conny competing for Germany in the MSD Equizole Stakes at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1978.
Two photographs of Peter van Broeckhoven on Galliant Dream competing for Belgium in the Kerrygold Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about van Broeckhoven's results. Board reads: 12.00 78.00 TOTAL: 0.00 P. VAN BROECKHOVEN GALLIANT DREAM BELGIUM
Photograph of Peter Weinberg on Patras competing for Germany in the Shell Puissance at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1982.
A photograph of Peter Weinberg on Polarkonig competing for Germany in the Kerrygold Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1995. The German team placed fifth in the competition.
Art
The Phaistos Disk, a clay disk from Crete, Greece. Both sides of the disk are covered with 242 signs impressed into the clay with wooden stamps or seal stones and arranged in a spiral pattern from the edge to the centre.
List of pharaohs from the first and second dynasties. Including information on tombs and remains.
The Philae Temple Complex, including the Temple of Isis and the Kiosk of Trajan.
View of the Philae Temple Complex on an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, Egypt.
A photograph of Philippe Guerdat on Cornado C competing for Switzerland in an unknown showjumping event (either the Kerrygold International or the Kerrygold Speed Challenge) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1992.
A photograph of Philip Lejeune on Nabab de Reve competing for France in an unknown event at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Lejeune's results. Board reads: 4.00 40.00 NO: 0103 PHILLIPPE LEJEUNE NABAB DE REVE
A photograph of Philippe Rozier on Crocodile competing for France in showjumping (event unknown) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
Royal Dublin Society. Spring Show
Agriculture. Ireland. 19th century
Photographic print of the RDS Spring Show cattle classes 1899.
1899
Ireland, West of
Weddings
Folklore
Photograph of wedding dance mask of plaited straw. Possibly from west of Ireland.
Pianissimo: Over a Century of Classical Music at the RDS panels
Frieze
Drawing of frieze from grave 25 at Tell el-Amarna, Egypt, made during Pharaoh Akhenaten's reign in the middle of the 14th century BC.
Piece of furniture with four legs on a podium.
Coloured image of a pile of rocks and stones on the riverbank of the Nile .
Piles of large stones in a hilly desert landscape in Egypt.