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| Museum | |
| The Mathom-house | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Other names | Michel Delving Mathom-house[1] |
| Location | Michel Delving |
| Type | Museum |
| Description | Museum housing Mathoms |
The Mathom-house was a museum-like building in Michel Delving where the Hobbits collected and displayed "mathoms": items and trinkets for which they had no particular use. It was known to contain a store of weapons,[2] and for a time also (between T.A. 2941 and T.A. 3001) it held Bilbo Baggins' Mithril-coat.[3][4]
Portrayal in adaptations
The Mathom-house in adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- The Mathom-house is a reputation-restricted area. Players have to complete several quests for Hobbits of The Shire and turn the mathoms given to them was rewards to "The Mathom Society" before they are recognized for their efforts and allowed entry. Inside, various curiousities can be browsed and some of them purchased.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Journey in the Dark"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Concerning Hobbits", p. 5
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Of the Finding of the Ring",p 13
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "The Last Stage"