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  1. Victorian swimming costume Victorian swimming costume This red cotton swimming costume was left behind in lost property at Hornsey Road Public Baths, Islington in about 1900. ... Contributed by Museum
  2. cotton reel cotton reel The reel is empty and is now among our toys for the grandchildren, too precious to be thrown away. It is wood and was ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Dr Marten Boots Dr Marten Boots These are a pair of Boots I have had since I was 15, They came with me though out me teenage years, have been to many ... Contributed by Individual
  4. 19th century Mexican Serape 19th century Mexican Serape Made in Mexico, a serape or (zerape) is a soft rectangular blanket with an opening in the middle for one's head. It is a ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Gertrude Jekyll's gardening boots Gertrude Jekyll's gardening boots Gertrude Jekyll, Artist, Gardener and Craftswoman, was born in 1843. She was in her 40s when she bought this pair of ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Suffragette Brooch Suffragette Brooch I'm not really sure of the story behind this Suffragette Brooch but it's been in the family for a number of years. It ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Wooden lace bobbins from Huntingdonshire Wooden lace bobbins from Huntingdonshire My 4Xgreat-aunt, Quaker Mary Lewin, was a lacemaker at Ellington, Huntingdonshire at the time of her marriage in 1835. ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Cold War nursing badge Cold War nursing badge I remember vividly the evening that this badge was given to me. In the 1950s a cloud hung over the world, The Cold War. ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Singer Sewing Machine Singer Sewing Machine This sewing machine was one of the first ever manufactured by Singer. Singer sewing machines was founded by Issac Singer ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Chinese wedding cape Chinese wedding cape Handmade in Xuan Cheng in China by the grandmother of the owner's wife. It is a family heirloom. Contributed by Individual
  11. RAF Gold Caterpillar Tie RAF Gold Caterpillar Tie The father of the contributor was Polish and part of the RAF Polish bomber squadron. They had to swear allegiance to the ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Negretti and Zambra Pocket Barometer Negretti and Zambra Pocket Barometer The make of this object is Negretti Zambra, and it’s dated around 1867. This company were active between 1850s and c ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Lady’s Side Saddle Lady’s Side Saddle This is a lady’s saddle, made by Owen the saddler in London in the 1830s, and is numbered 11726. Owen & Co, of 62 Duke ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Possum Skin Jacket Possum Skin Jacket Possum skin jackets were popular with Aborigines who lived in south-east Australia (present-day Victoria and New South ... Contributed by Museum
  15. Silver Thimble Silver Thimble This silver thimble was brought to Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Guernsey's outside broadcast event by Guernsey Museum staff member Jo Dowding. It ... Contributed by Individual
  16. World War 2 Mobile VAD badge World War 2 Mobile VAD badge World War 2 Mobile VAD Arm Band with embroidered badge (H=7cm, W=5cm) This arm band and badges belong to my mother ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Florence's brass buttonhook Florence's brass buttonhook My mother gave me this buttonhook which came from my grandmother, Florence Lydia Fletcher, who was born in 1899 in ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Edward Austen (Knight) Silk Suit Edward Austen (Knight) Silk Suit Chawton House was owned by Jane Austen's brother,Edward.(After 1812 he was known as Edward Knight and is sometimes ... Contributed by Museum
  19. Heathcote's Patent Lace Machine Model Heathcote's Patent Lace Machine Model John Heathcote's 2nd patent lace machine produced the first bobbin net lace. This model was used in a patent trial. Contributed by Museum
  20. Embroidered hessian needle case Embroidered hessian needle case Patricia Waterman brought in a needlecase that was made by her maternal grand-father, a quaker, who refused to go to war ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Identity bracelet child WW2 Identity bracelet child WW2 During World War Two , not everyone could bear to let their children go on the evacuation. Jean Bullows was one of five ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Witney blanket Witney blanket A Witney blanket traded worldwide since the 17th century. The small bars, points, sewn on it indicate quality and value. Contributed by Museum
  23. Sea Leopard Brooch Sea Leopard Brooch This brooch, made of leaded bronze with enamel decoration, has the head of a leopard, a long spotted body, fins on ... Contributed by Museum
  24. Velcro Fastener Velcro Fastener Velcro was invented by Georges De Mestral after having his curiosity piqued by the alpine burdock plant which used to ... Contributed by Individual
  25. 1960 Box of Clothes Dyes 1960 Box of Clothes Dyes A 1960’s packet of clothes dyes. Clothes dyes have been used for centuries by the textile trade and in the home to dye ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Roald Dahl's BFG sandal Roald Dahl's BFG sandal Norwegian sandal worn by Roald Dahl and the BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Contributed by Museum
  27. Nightcap worn by Charles I Nightcap worn by Charles I This is the embroidered linen nightcap worn by Charles I on the eve of his execution, the 29th-30th January 1649. With ... Contributed by Museum
  28. Caroline's Dress - Herschel Museum Caroline's Dress - Herschel Museum Caroline Herschel's day dress is made in fine muslin with a blue flower pattern and a lace shawl and trim. It is known ... Contributed by Individual
  29. A Wig Scratcher - 1 Royal Crescent A Wig Scratcher - 1 Royal Crescent A small ivory hand on the end of a long slender stick this was used to relieve the irritation caused by the numerous ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Dress of Queen Victoria, Fashion Museum Dress of Queen Victoria, Fashion Museum Royalty, and the acknowledgement and respect shown to it, were dominating themes in the life of people in Bath in the ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Dress of the Year, The Fashion Museum Dress of the Year, The Fashion Museum This Mary Quant dress of grey wool worn with cream chiffon blouse, is a significant piece in terms of fashion history. ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Court Dress,The Fashion Museum Court Dress,The Fashion Museum In Bath's 18th century heyday aristocratic members of the royal court were frequent visitors to the city, attracted by ... Contributed by Individual
  33. 18th century Corset, The Fashion Museum 18th century Corset, The Fashion Museum The Fashion Museum has an exceptional corset collection. Visitors can try on reproduction corsets and crinolines in a ... Contributed by Individual
  34. German Imperial Navy Dagger from WWII German Imperial Navy Dagger from WWII This ceremonial dagger has an elaborately etched blade, gold-plated guard and scabbard; its insignia include the ... Contributed by Museum
  35. Shoes Shoes CHILD'S SHOES. This small pair of child's leather shoes, eighteenth century, was discovered hidden above a wall during ... Contributed by Museum
  36. Dress Dress BLACK SILK DRESS. Radstock's connection with the Admiral Lord Nelson comes through the Revd. Horatio Nelson-Ward; ... Contributed by Museum
  37. The Winwick Brooch The Winwick Brooch This beautiful gold brooch dates from the 1400s and was wound in 2006. It was purchased by Warrington Museum & Art ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Roman actor's mask Roman actor's mask At first glace this pottery mask looks like a piece of sculpture but the holes at the side imply it was actually worn ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Miner's tull and balmaiden's clogs Miner's tull and balmaiden's clogs THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. LISKEARD AND DISTRICT MUSEUM. Protective ... Contributed by Museum
  40. Laura Ashley Dress Laura Ashley Dress Typical Laura Ashley dress from the 1980s with a flowery design pattern and romantic details based on Victorian motifs. Contributed by Museum
  41. Paracas textile Paracas textile These pieces of cloth, made by the Paracas civilisation in South America, were found wrapped around a mummified body Contributed by The British Museum
  42. 17th century Laundry Tally Board 17th century Laundry Tally Board This rare survival is a laundry tally board from a grand 17th century house. It was probably used by the servant in ... Contributed by Museum
  43. Gertrude Emily Benham's Tibetan Boots Gertrude Emily Benham's Tibetan Boots Leather boots worn by world traveller and record breaking mountaineer Gertrude Benham who ascended over 300 peaks. Contributed by Museum
  44. The 1944 Escape Boot The 1944 Escape Boot A pilot's flying boot with a cut-awayable leg that could be removed to leave an Oxford shoe. Contributed by Museum
  45. Votes for women sash Votes for women sash White silk sash with purple and green stripes and the words Votes for Women. In the photo it is worn by Bessie Watson. Contributed by Museum
  46. Cavalry helmet designed by Lord Byron Cavalry helmet designed by Lord Byron A helmet that Lord Byron designed Contributed by Museum
  47. Civil War helmet Civil War helmet THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. LISKEARD AND DISTRICT MUSEUM. Cornwall was ... Contributed by Museum
  48. Viva Geevor T-shirt Viva Geevor T-shirt THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. GEEVOR TIN MINE. When the price of tin ... Contributed by Museum
  49. Rugby shirt (Cornwall R.F.U) Rugby shirt (Cornwall R.F.U) THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. REDRUTH TOWN MUSEUM. Rugby has become ... Contributed by Museum
  50. Polperro knit frock Polperro knit frock THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. POLPERRO MUSEUM. Polperro knitfrocks ... Contributed by Museum

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