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Background imageColourful Collection: Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)

Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)
Oil on board, 1975. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain

Background imageColourful Collection: Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)

Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)
Oil on board, 1959. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain

Background imageColourful Collection: Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900

Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900
A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageColourful Collection: British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918

British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)

The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)
Oil on panel, English School, late 18th / early 19th century. Thomas Stothard was born in London and was apprenticed to a draughtsman of silk pattern designs in Spitalfields

Background imageColourful Collection: Earthenware Figure of Dolly Pentreath, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales

Earthenware Figure of Dolly Pentreath, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
A standing figure of Dolly Pentreath carrying a basket of fish in a hod held to her head by a black band. Dating from the 19th century

Background imageColourful Collection: The Market Square, Concarneau, Charles Bryant (1883-1937)

The Market Square, Concarneau, Charles Bryant (1883-1937)
Oil on board, 20th century. Charles David Jones Bryant was a marine painter from New South Wales, Australia who arrived in the UK in 1908

Background imageColourful Collection: Red-masked Parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys), Ecuador or Peru, South America

Red-masked Parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys), Ecuador or Peru, South America
The Red-masked Parakeet originates from South America and is grass green with a solid red plumage mask covering the forecrown, crown and cheeks

Background imageColourful Collection: Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne), Buffelsdoorn Estate, Klerksdorp, South Africa

Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne), Buffelsdoorn Estate, Klerksdorp, South Africa
A male Long-tailed Widowbird in breeding plumage, perched on a branch. The feathers are almost entirely black with orange and white shoulders, or epaulets

Background imageColourful Collection: Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), New South Wales, Australia

Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), New South Wales, Australia
A male Regent Bowerbird perched on a branch. The birds plumage is jet black with bright golden yellow on the head, nape and wings

Background imageColourful Collection: Christ Mocked, Annie Walke (1877-1965)

Christ Mocked, Annie Walke (1877-1965)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1928. Annie Walke studied at Chelsea School of Art and under Augustus John at the London School of Art

Background imageColourful Collection: First World War Victory Medal 1914-1919

First World War Victory Medal 1914-1919
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: 1914-15 Star Medal, First World War 1914-1918

1914-15 Star Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Captain F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Distinguished Service Order Medal, First World War 1914-1918

Distinguished Service Order Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call at Buckingham Palace on 26th July 1919. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Queens South Africa Medal, Second Boer War 1899-1902

Queens South Africa Medal, Second Boer War 1899-1902
This medal was awarded to Second Lieutenant Charles F. Call, with four clasps. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880

Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880
This medal was awarded to Captain G.F. Call who served with the Royal Engineers. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War 1878-1880

Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War 1878-1880
This medal, together with two clasps, was awarded to Captain G.F. Call who served with the Royal Engineers. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family

Background imageColourful Collection: Order of the Medjidie Medal (Fifth Class), Crimean War 1854-1856

Order of the Medjidie Medal (Fifth Class), Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Sardinian Medal for Valour, Crimean War 1854-1856

Sardinian Medal for Valour, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: India General Service Medal, Second Anglo-Burmese War / Second Burma War 1852-1853

India General Service Medal, Second Anglo-Burmese War / Second Burma War 1852-1853
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, Crimean War 1854-1856

Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: First China War Medal, First Anglo-Chinese War 1839-1842

First China War Medal, First Anglo-Chinese War 1839-1842
This medal was awarded to Captain G.I. Call in 1842. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Order of the Bath (Military Class), 1869

Order of the Bath (Military Class), 1869
George Frederick Stevenson Call was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath in Queen Victorias 1869 Birthday Honours

Background imageColourful Collection: Army of India Medal, 1799-1826

Army of India Medal, 1799-1826
This medal was awarded to Cornet G.I. Call who served with the 27th Light Dragoons. It was awarded with the clasps ALLIGHUR (4th September 1803), BATTLE of DELHI (11th September 1803)

Background imageColourful Collection: Shield with 17 Campaign Medals, 1807-1918

Shield with 17 Campaign Medals, 1807-1918
These 17 campaign medals were awarded to various members of the Call family. The medals date from the Peninsular War (1807-1814) to the Great War (1914-1918) and include

Background imageColourful Collection: Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814

Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814
This medal was awarded to Captain G.J. Call in 1848, together with the clasp CUIDAD RODRIGO. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageColourful Collection: Carved Figure, Mandalay, Myanmar (formerly Burma), South East Asia

Carved Figure, Mandalay, Myanmar (formerly Burma), South East Asia
This decorative wooden figure, intended for the European market, is decorated with sequins, inlaid glass and gilt relief lacquer (Hman Si Shwe Cha)


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