Treasures of The Mitchell

Detail from illustration by David Roberts

Over the years The Mitchell has collected many exceptional items, either by donation or purchase.

The oldest treasures in The Mitchell are medieval manuscripts, including some Books of Hours. 

 

Other notable items:

 

Incunabula (books printed before 1500) Bibles
   
17th & 18th century printing Photographs
   
Chapbooks Prints
   
Modern Manuscripts Maps

 

Treasure of the Month

 

 

Pollok FC

 

Small display of artefacts, including clothing, programmes and photographs, from Pollok FC.  Formed in 1908 as the football section of Pollokshaws Working Lads Club, their original home was at Haggs Park and their black & white colours come from the heraldic shield of Pollok House.  In 1928/29 they moved to their current home at Newlandsfield Park and last season entered the Scottish Senior Cup for the first time.

 

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The Mitchell

Portrait of Robert Burns
the world's largest collection of material relating to the poet
Detail of illustration of Isle of Arran from Daniel & Ayton's 'Voyage Around Britain'
View some of the The Mitchell's photogaphic collections
Detail from Book of Hours