This section is intended to open up some of the collections that
may be less familiar to you and suggest possible themes to explore
through loans. All the objects suggested can be made available
for long or short term loan.
What are you interested in?
These suggestions only represent a small proportion of what
could be borrowed so please do not hesitate to ask what else we
have.
We will be adding new ideas when we can and would love to hear
from you about any other groups of objects you would like to see
available for loan. What other subjects or themes do you want
to explore that we might have objects to associate
with? Please contact us with any ideas at loans@nms.ac.uk
How can I request a loan?
Objects will be available for loan from the beginning of 2012.
As with any loan request from National Museums Scotland, the loan
must be for public benefit. We require six months notice and
requests will be assessed by the Loans Committee. For more
information on how to apply for a loan see our Guide to
Borrowing.
Ideas for loans collections
A word in your shell-like
Did you know there are more than 200 identified species of the marine snails that are known as Cowries?
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A history of calculation
Mathematics and calculation were subjects explored by ancient civilisations, but progress in calculation tools really took off in the 17th century illustrated here with a modern set of Napier's rods, which reduced the need for multiplication.
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Radio Ga Ga
Today we can listen to our music on the go and carry a tiny piece of technology. Try carrying these around in your pocket!
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Hanging on the telephone
In 1978 Blondie was 'Hanging on the Telephone' and as telecommunications progressed into the 1980s phone technology and the development of mobile phones grew rapidly.
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At the heart of every home...
During the Victorian era, no home was without a fireplace and no mantelpiece was complete without ceramic ornaments.
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The art of writing
Inkwells were widely used from the Middle Ages to the middle of the 20th century, before the development of the fountain pen and eventually the ball-point pen made them obsolete.
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Contact us
Contact details for more information regarding loans:
Lyn Wall l.wall@nms.ac.ukMichelle Forster-Davies m.forsterdavies@nms.ac.uk