An original copy of ‘Irish War News’, Vol. 1, No. 1 (25 April 1916). This item was published by the republicans occupying the General Post Office in Dublin during the insurrection. Includes ‘Stop Press! The Irish Republic’ on the final page announcing the Rising. This was the only printed document issued by the Rising leaders other than the Proclamation.
A clipping of short article announcing the release of several female prisoners detained after the insurrection. The prisoners included Annie Higgins, Madeline Ffrench-Mullen, and Nellie Gifford. The clipping is taken from the ‘Freeman’s Journal’ (5 June 1916).
A photographic print of the blessing of the Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence (Chapel of the Rosary of Vence), frequently referred to as the Matisse Chapel, on the French Rivera. The Dominican chapel is notable for having been built and decorated between 1947 and 1951 under a plan devised by the artist Henri Matisse (1889-1954).
A postcard print captioned ‘Irish rebellion May 1916 / Liberty Hall, Dublin, the rebel headquarters, after the storming’. Printed by the ‘Daily Sketch’ for Eason and Sons.
A postcard print captioned ‘Irish rebellion May 1916 / the interior of the ballroom, Imperial Hotel, Dublin, after the siege’. Printed by the ‘Daily Sketch’ for Eason and Sons.
A postcard print captioned ‘Irish rebellion May 1916 / Talbot Street, Dublin, held against a rebel charge. Picture taken under fire’. Printed by the ‘Daily Sketch’ for Eason and Sons.