Museum of Leathercraft
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"There's nothing like leather!" - John Waterer, 1892 - 1977. Our unique museum collection tells the world story of leather from prehistory to present day.
Northampton, England
Joined May 2014
Hi all👋 We have a message to share; the Museum of Leathercraft will be closing its doors in the coming months as we prepare to transfer the collection to its new home @NorthamptonShoe.
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It's no surprise that we love books! But did you know that our website features a digital library with over 2,000 entries?📖 View our online library catalogue here: https://t.co/AOkcT1mxcd
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We have a host of objects available to 'adopt' through our Adopt an Object scheme🤩 Donations received through the scheme are spent on the conservation & preservation of our leather artefacts, keeping them preserved for years to come. Read on: https://t.co/EuQO4ct4AN
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Our online collection is growing larger each week, with over 130 objects currently available to view🤩 Why not have a look and see if you learn something new about leather!📸 https://t.co/YlwoblBtOE
#Flickr #OnlineCollection #MuseumTwitter
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At the moment, we are still open for visitors and we would encourage you to get in touch and organise a tour. Phil Warner, former MoL curator, has shared his thoughts in the following video:
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Your invaluable contributions, whether through financial assistance, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about our events, have played an instrumental role in the success of the museum. We want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support!
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Searching for a relaxing bank holiday activity? Look no further👀 We've collaborated with @GreatOuseArts to create some colouring sheets inspired by objects in our collection. PS.. don't forget to share your masterpieces with us! Find them here: https://t.co/2VsoelSOFn
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Check out #ColinTheCow enjoying the #bankholiday vibes😎
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A wonderful donation on Friday, all the way from a brick quarry in Lincolnshire. Although it might look like a pile of old scrap shoes, these are actually 19th century work shoes👞 They're the first work shoes of this era to join our collection!
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Stop horsing around, let's reveal this weeks #WhatsThisWednesday.. This is part of a breast strap, used on horses to secure the saddle & prevent the harness from sliding🏇 Look closely to see the head of a horse etched into the silver mounting! Read on:
You know the drill.. it’s time for #WhatsThisWednesday! Playing along couldn’t be simpler: we challenge YOU to identify a mystery object from the collection🤔Silly or serious, every answer is welcome So.. what's this?👇Answers at 4pm
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You know the drill.. it’s time for #WhatsThisWednesday! Playing along couldn’t be simpler: we challenge YOU to identify a mystery object from the collection🤔Silly or serious, every answer is welcome So.. what's this?👇Answers at 4pm
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Another #WhatsThisWednesday comes to an end.. Ready for the reveal? This leather covered cylinder would be used to carry telegrams through communication lines📮 View this object on our digital collection📸 https://t.co/xPA6OP6DSO
Time for another round of #WhatsThisWednesday! Reckon you know what this mystery object could be? Drop your answers below and remember - silly or smart, every answer is welcome So.. what's this?👇Answers at 4pm
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Time for another round of #WhatsThisWednesday! Reckon you know what this mystery object could be? Drop your answers below and remember - silly or smart, every answer is welcome So.. what's this?👇Answers at 4pm
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That's a wrap for this week's #WhatsThisWednesday Did you guess that this case holds a pair of glass decanters? Read on:
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Accession number: 76.48 Place made: Germany Date made: 17th century Materials used: leather, wood, brass, glass Case of wood covered in leather, containing two silver mounted decanters.
Ready for #WhatsThisWednesday? In other words, a chance to show off by identifying one of our mystery objects🥇 Silly answers are strongly encouraged✅ So... what's this? Answers at 4pm!
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Plenty of creative answers this week👀now it's 4pm; lets reveal the #WhatsThisWednesday answer.. This is a leather case, decorated with brass studs and ornamentation. It contains two silver mounted decanters. German, 17th century🍾 Find out more:
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Accession number: 76.48 Place made: Germany Date made: 17th century Materials used: leather, wood, brass, glass Case of wood covered in leather, containing two silver mounted decanters.
Ready for #WhatsThisWednesday? In other words, a chance to show off by identifying one of our mystery objects🥇 Silly answers are strongly encouraged✅ So... what's this? Answers at 4pm!
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Ready for #WhatsThisWednesday? In other words, a chance to show off by identifying one of our mystery objects🥇 Silly answers are strongly encouraged✅ So... what's this? Answers at 4pm!
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#WhatsThisWednesday answers.. This is a Eastman Kodak Brownie camera👏 It was first released in February 1900, retailing for $1 - making it one of the most popular cameras at the time with over 150,000 shipped in the 1st year of production. Read on:
Ready for #WhatsThisWednesday? Or in other words: a chance for YOU to show off your smarts by identifying a mystery museum object. So.. what’s this?👇Answers at 4pm
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Join our friends @LCCNorthampton for a one-day course on Monday 12th June! Focusing on archaeological leather and conservation, the course combines presentations and handling sessions to introduce you to the lifespan of leather👀 More information👉 https://t.co/Iei3WnSNu1
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Ready for #WhatsThisWednesday? Or in other words: a chance for YOU to show off your smarts by identifying a mystery museum object. So.. what’s this?👇Answers at 4pm
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Sorry for the delayed #WhatsThisWednesday update folks! This is a circular paring knife, made in 1850 for display at the Great Exhibition of 1851🙌 Leatherworkers would use a paring knife to scrape away the fat, hair and blood from raw hides. Read on:
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Accession number: 1071.63 Date made: 1850 Place made: Sheffield, England Materials used: metal A circular paring knife, also known as a ‘perching knife’ or ‘lunette’. This knife was made by Spear and...
It's time for your favourite mid-week activity, #WhatsThisWednesday! New here? The rules are simple: we present an usual object from the collection and see if YOU can identify it🏺 Silly or serious answers welcome🙌 So.. what’s this?👇Answers at 4pm
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