Ryedale Folk Museum

As it is the month of Valentines we thought we would share with you some of the love themed objects from our Harrison Collection. Pin Cushion - 1830s A layered pin cushion, patterned with rose, shamrock and thistle designs. It also has the words “May God Protect, Thy Mother Dear, And Thou Sweet Babe, Art Welcome Here”. It was custom to put together a layette (a set of clothes and gifts for a newborn baby) with gifts like decorated pin cushions with patterns and verses. Stay Busk - 1810s Made of scrimshore or whale bone. This stay busk has the drawing of a lady on a horse and a peeping tom; with an eye on top and the words ‘love to the’ heart. These were carved by young men for girls as a love token. This one is believed to have been made by a sailor for his girlfriend. The stay busks or corset stay would be inserted in to the corset to give support . Love Spoon - Mid 19th Century A Welsh love spoon with carved motives of the heart, tears (to represent the soul,) and circles. Parent...

MF 35 MF35 in museum workshop, David in background busy with hayturner It was love at first sight  Kev will you behave? I thought that this deserved a blog post of it's own - Kev's new love affair, his 1959/60 MF 35. it really is a nice tractor and in excellent condition. Wendy has now got competition for his affections, it's true, I got the photo to prove it heh heh. Jonathan S