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100ml Extraction flask

Round bottom flask

1926-1954

Round bottom flask

1926-1956

Flat bottomed flask

1920-1929

Silver plated spectacles with shagreen case

1750-1770

500ml round bottomed glass flask

1926-1940

Round bottomed flask

1926-1940

'Rodine' rat poison, Scotland, 1948-1950

1948-1950
"Lumsden cabinet sun lamp" with quartz filament, for domestic actinotherapy, with instructions, receipt and guarantee, by D.M. Lumsden, Perth, 1943; Millburn, Almondbank

Lumsden cabinet sun lamp

1943
Advert, advertising the Station Hotel, Perth, Scotland, sold by Christie & Co and Druce & Co.

The Station Hotel, Perth

Leaflet, advertising the Station Hotel, Perth, Scotland, published by British Transport Hotels Ltd.

The Station Hotel, Perth

Central Press Photos Ltd photograph titled 'Feminine adoration for Larry'. Caption on back reads: Female members of the cast of 'Oedipus the King' played by Perth University Dramatic Society, gaze with obvious admiration upon Sir Laurence Olivier, as with his wife Vivien Leigh, he chats with them during a surprise visit to the University. Olivier and the Old Vic Company have arrived in australia on tour.

Feminine adoration for Larry

30 March 1948
Site quality manual and instructions for the Perth Wagon Repair Depot, 1993. Ring binder containing A4 sheets.

Perth Wagon Repair Depot Quality Manual

1993
Preliminary colour drawings numbered 1-9 including colour palette. A3, coloured pencil and photocopy, by Shaun Tan, 1998, for 'TheLost Thing', 2000.

Book of Preliminary Colour Drawings

1998
Book of preliminary sketches and inspirational images, by Shaun Tan, 1998, for 'TheLost Thing', 2000.

Book of Preliminary Sketches for 'The Lost Thing'

1998
This Shooting Brake was made by Peter Reid coachbuilders in Perth, Scotland, between 1825 and 1875. A large carriage that includes two tall front seats, and a large open back area with inward facing seating all around the sides (approximately fitting up to 10 passengers), which is accessed via two side facing half-doors. The seating is covered with a brown/tan padding, and the exterior of the carriage's body is painted entirely in black. The black metal undercarriage has spoon brakes installed, and the carriage has no noticeable internal storage spaces. The wheels have hub caps which are engraved “Reid, Perth”.

Shooting brake made by Reid

1825-1875
Leaflet, advertising the Station Hotel, Perth, Scotland, published by British Transport Hotels Ltd.

The Station Hotel, Perth

Inventory, On the Instructions of British Rail Investments Limited Inventory of the Trade Furnishings, Fittings and Equipment at The Station Hotel, Leonard Street, Perth, Scotland, November 1982.

On the Instructions of British Rail Investments Limited Inventory of the Trade Furnishings, Fittings and Equipment at The Station Hotel, Leonard Street, Perth

1982
Leaflet, advertising the Station Hotel, Perth, Scotland, published by British Transport Hotels Ltd.

The Station Hotel, Perth

Filmed in 1960 at Perth shed. Footage shows various locomotives at engine shed, mainly steam, either static or being shunted, includes diesel-electric locomotive D3 'Skiddaw', steam locomotive No. 45366 with three boys in school uniform having a close look at wheels and piston with a railwayman, locomotives No. 55215, No. 64606, No. 44253, No. 61244 'Strang Steel', No. 60909 on turntable, No. 57233, No. 56246, No. 54499, No. 54485, No. 61995, No. 43137 on turntable, No. 54485, locomotives at coal plant and water plant, No. 55173 next to Perth station sign. A film made for Railway Roundabout BBC TV, by John Adams and Patrick Whitehouse. This is the original master film reel, black and white, silent. Duration: 5 minutes

16mm film, original master 'A Visit to Perth Shed'

1960
Plough plane fitted with a No1 iron and six alternative irons Nos 2,3,4,6,7 & 8.

Plough plane fitted with a No1 iron and six alternative irons Nos 2

1870-1912
London North Eastern Railway (LNER); lad messenger; apprentice fitter; fitter; dieselisation; quality inspector; mechanical foreman; train crew supervisor; privatisation; train performance; childhood; school; first job; joining London North Eastern Railway (LNER), 1945; lad messenger, Ferryhill Shed Aberdeen; messenger duties; prospects; Ferryhill Shed; apprentice fitter, training; Kittybrewster Shed, Aberdeen; Inverurie Works; apprentice, Inverarie Works; completing apprenticeship; fitter; work trial; LNER V2 02-06-02; fitter, Ferryhill Shed; relations between companies, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), London Midland Scottish (LMS); Stirling, appointment as permanent fitter; Stirling; London North Eastern Railways (LNER) loyalty; Blair Athol; fitter's duties; London Midland Scottish (LMS) locomotives; Blair Athol; water column, Dalnaspidae; Kittybrewster shed, fitter; locomotives; servicing; Ferryhill shed; wheeldrop; drivers; training on diesels, 1958; steam generators; brake systems; Diesel Multiple Units (DMU); job interview; quality inspector, Dundee diesel depot; mechanical foreman; duties, train crew supervisor, Perth; train crew supervisor; Perth, duties; privatisation; Railtrack clerk; train performance; retirement; 1995; modelling steam locomotives; d.o.b. 1930-11-03; railway work 1930-1995. Aberdeen, Ferryhill Shed, Kittybrewster Shed; Inverarie Works; Stirling; Blair Athol; Dalnaspidae; Dundee; Perth.

Young, George

2000-08-08
Preliminary pencil sketch of the boy and the TV-headed men statue by Shaun Tan, 1998, for 'TheLost Thing', 2000.

The Boy and the TV-Headed Men Statue

1998
Book of preliminary sketches and inspirational images labeled '22' and '23', composite illo - see drawings', by Shaun Tan, 1998, for 'The Lost Thing', 2000.

Book of Preliminary Sketches for 'The Lost Thing'

1998
British Railways "Holiday Guide: Area No. 1 Scotland," 1951 edition. 240pp.

British Railways: Holiday Guide: Area No. 1 Scotland

1951