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Adopt an Object

Support the Cromwell Museum by adopting one of our iconic artefacts. Adoption lasts for 12 months. Please see at the end of the page for how to adopt an object and associated benefits! Please see at the end of the page for how to adopt an object and associated benefits!
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Cromwell's Hat

Our most iconic object, an original 17th century hat believed to have been worn by Cromwell at the dismissal of the Rump Parliament in 1653.
£1000 : Limited to 1 adoption
With thanks to:
Test Name 1

The 'Court and Kitchen of Elizabeth Cromwell', 1664

Mrs Cromwell's cookery book, published by Royalists as a piece of anti-Cromwell propaganda. The recipes are a window into eating habits in the mid-1600's
£50 : Limited to 10 adoptions
With thanks to:
Jessica Leggett Test Name 2 Test Name 3 Test Name 4

Flourentine Chest

A beautiful ‘Florentine Chest’ given to Cromwell as a diplomatic gift by the Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1656; it contains pots that would have had soaps and unguents. One has traces of orange scented soap!
£750 : Limited to 1 adoption
Adopted

Equestrian portrait of Cromwell

Rare equestrian portrait of Cromwell by an unknown artist, painted c. 1656. In the background is London as it was 10 years before the Great Fire.
£500 : Limited to 2 adoptions
With thanks to:
Test Name 5 Test Name 6

Railway poster c.1950 promoting Huntingdon

An original railway poster c.1950 promoting Huntingdon to visitors, using imagery of Cromwell and the building which is today the Cromwell Museum. Ideal for train lovers or Huntingdon folk!
£100 : Limited to 10 adoptions

The Battle of Marston Moor

Painting by S Ward, a 19th century painting of the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, showing Cromwell at the heart of the battle.
£250 : Limited to 4 adoptions
Adopted

‘Mortuary’ Sword

The astonishing ‘Mortuary’ Sword belonged to Oliver Cromwell, and as well as its gilt hilt still has the original fabric lanyard for looping around the wrist. This sword may be in the Walker full length portrait.
£500 : Limited to 2 adoptions
With thanks to:
Test Name 7 Test Name 8

Portrait of Charles I

Portrait of Charles I, circle of Peter Lely – an opportunity for any Royalists to support the museum’s work perhaps?
£250 : Limited to 4 adoptions

Adoption Benefits

All funds raised go towards the running of the Museum and helping to care for, conserve and display these internationally important objects.

For £1,000 adoption:

VIP invitation to Museum events for 2 people ; credit on the credit panel in the museum; exclusive bi-monthly newsletter giving updates on the museum; special logo for your use; photo print of your object; certificate of adoption

For £750 adoption:

VIP invitation to the Museum events for 2 people; credit on the museum website; exclusive bi-monthly newsletter giving updates on the museum; special logo for your use; photo print of your object; certificate of adoption

For £500 adoption:

Credit on the museum website; exclusive bi-monthly newsletter giving updates on the museum; special logo for your use; photo print of your object; certificate of adoption

For £250 adoption:

Credit on the museum website; exclusive bi-monthly newsletter giving updates on the museum; photo print of your object; certificate of adoption

For £100 adoption:

Credit on the museum website; exclusive bi- monthly newsletter giving updates on the museum; certificate of adoption

For £50 adoption:

Exclusive monthly newsletter giving updates on the refurbishment; certificate of adoption

How to adopt an object?

Please complete the form below and return it with your donation to:

The Cromwell Museum Trust, c/o Huntingdon Library, Princes Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3PA

Please make cheques payable to ‘The Cromwell Museum Trust’

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