Latest acquisitions
The museum's most recent acquisitions include:
- 19th century samplers
A selection of 19th century samplers, including those worked by two children called Clara Tredinnick (from a local family), and Emily Cann. The samplers were produced while Clara and Emily were attending St Agnes School. The headmistress of St Agnes girls' school, Mrs Harris, eventually ran her own school in Rosemundy. - Items from Trevaunance Masonic Lodge
Including an apron, gloves and booklets
- Wheal Kitty Ltd vegetable dish
On loan, with thanks to Carl Soper. The vegetable dish complements the coffee service which the museum received last year - John Opie commemorative mug
Donated by Graham Bunney, this fine china mug is decorated with a copy of John Opie's self portrait on one side, and the words A Cornish Wonder on the other - Items from St Agnes Pottery
- Linen-backed maps of St Agnes area
- Hocking longcase clock
- Tea cosy belonging to Fanny Lockett
19th century sampler
John Opie commemorative mug
St Agnes Pottery jug
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