Small Ball of String
1" across, tightly bound, monkey's paw knot
from the sea
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Cowrie Shells
Cowrie Shells
locally called Groatie Buckies, considered lucky
the collection from Crudy, Sanday, found at Otterwick
from the sea
Mostly Arctic Cowries which are paler along with a few dark spotted European ones, both of which can grow to approximately 1/2 an inch. Different species are found worldwide, considered precious and widely used for currency and divination.
Green Leaves of Spring
Green Leaves of Spring
from Helen Scott's garden at Stove
the survivors - poppy, paeony, geranium, jacob's ladder, columbine, tansy, sweet cicely
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Broken China
Broken China
collected over many years
all found on one beach at Otterswick Bay
from Crudy, Sanday
Child's lettering
Child's Lettering
written in torn reading book, early C20th, linen cover
Alexander Primer 2, Dougall's Educational Company Limited
London & Edinburgh
found at bonfire site on moorland above Stove
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
Model Sailing Boat
Model Sailing Boat
2ft. long, hollow wooden hull with remains of grey paint, cast lead keel
from Stumpo, Sanday
The boat was found in an outbuilding left on top of the threshing mill, probably forgotten for several decades. Up to the Millennium a traditional Sanday gathering was the annual boat race on Roos Loch held on New Years Day. Many fine boats were made at home by the islanders for this event.
Lacquerware Bowl
Lacquerware Bowl
Japanese, 6" across
from Sanday Recycling Centre
with hailstones and kingcups
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