Description

the Irish Hospitals' Sweepstake was a lottery held to raise money for Ireland's hospitals

c18th century (1886)

Ashe was director of the Quebec Observatory and Royal Navy commander

He was called to the bar in 1862

Saxon farm workers Size:XS: 30 x 20cm the Irish Hospitals' Sweepstake wasSaxon farm workers, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century. Agricultural workers or 'rustics', wearing a simple tunic or robe. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).

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