The dispersal of the celebrated Hodgkin collection of 

 pottery in the early part of the year resulted in the Museum 

 acquiring eighteen pieces of delft ware, all of which were 

 inscribed and dated, the dates ranging from 1680 to 1773. 



A set of Encaustic tiles from the foundations of St. 

 Ewen's Church was purchased, and the complete design 

 worked out. 



The whole of the Bristol delft ware, pottery, porcelain, 

 and glass has been catalogued and registered. It now includes 

 648 pieces. 



Mention has already been made of the cleaning of the 

 oak panelling from the old vicarage of St. Michael's. 



From the St. Michael's parish was also obtained an old 

 Manual Fire Engine, together with 14 leather buckets, hose, 

 etc. This machine, which is still in full working order, was 

 acquired by the parish about 1790 in accordance with the 

 Will of Mrs. Ann Frazier, who bequeathed £40 for the purpose. 

 It was maintained in good order by an endowment bequeathed 

 by Mrs. Sarah Hale in 1797. 



A collection of oaken carved brackets, which formerly 

 lent support to the over-hanging upper stories of old Bristol 

 houses, has been cleaned of the accumulation of paint, and in 

 most cases shows the original carved work as sharp and fresh 

 as when first made. 



A collection of bronze implements, purchased -during the 

 year, and of objects found in the locality have been placed 

 in a table case in the " Bristol " room. 



Industrial Arts. 



The Melnikoff gift of Chinese porcelain, cloissone enamel, 

 jade, and carved wooden figures has been arranged in two 

 " C " cases in the Central Hall ; together with the Bullock 

 collection of Nankin blue-and-white " rice-grain " porcelain. 



