Child's dress, c.1850-1910
This is a young child's dress from either the Victorian or Edwardian era.
It has been made using plain white cotton fabric and decorated with lace and broderie angalise on the hem and lower edge of the ...
Christening Bonnet, 19th century
The bonnet (pictured) is likely to have been a christening bonnet with the amount of detail and decoration on it. The long ribbons were usually used as added decoration and could be the length of the ...
Christening Gown, 19th century
During the Victorian era christening gowns became more elaborate as textiles became cheaper.
Christening gowns sometimes copied the current fashion trends. This dress has 'whitework' (a style of white ...
Christening Gown, 19th century
A boys christening gown made of white fine cotton.
It has a triangular bodice, square neckline and broderie anglaise edging.
This is a very long gown measuring over a meter from shoulder to hem.
Combinations, c.1870-1900
Combinations are chemise and drawers together in one seamless article of clothing.
During the 1870’s the fashion was for the silhouette to be tight, so combinations were invented to reduced the amount ...
Combinations, c.1870-1900
Combinations are chemise and drawers together in one seamless article of clothing.
During the 1870’s the fashion was for the silhouette to be tight, so unnecessary bulk was discarded.
Combinations ...
Cream Cotton Apron, c.1850-1910
The shape and style of the apron shows it was used for everyday use, as it is made out of cotton and would cover the front of the bodice and skirt to protect them. The apron has a simply tie fastening ...
Early Victorian Dress, c.1830-1840
This is an exquisite example of an early Victorian dress made out of silk. Over time and because of exposure to light silk deteriorates which is why this example is in places in a very poor state of repair. ...
Epaulettes
These epaulettes are made entirely out of metal and are therefore quite heavy.
They had a dual purpose as they were decorative and prevented the shoulder belts from slipping.
Ethnographic Shoes
Possibly native American, unfortunately we have very few details about this example.
Ethnographic Shoes
Leather with beaded decoration.
Unfortunately we have very few details about this example.
Fingerless Mittens, c.1840-1850
Mittens were a popular lightweight alternative to gloves for women. It meant that their fingers were free for embroidery and other domestic tasks.
These mittens are made from knitted silk and are ...
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Taken in 1895 this early photgraph shows the High Street and Guildhall in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The area in the centre of the picture is cobbled and horses and carts can be seen, some carts acting as ...
John Hand, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Hand wearing robes and chains of office. He was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1883-1884.
A studio portrait taken by Edwin Harrison of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Joseph Griffith, Mayor and Town Clerk of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Joseph Griffith wearing robes and chains of office. Griffith was Town Clerk and Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1881-1882.
Knutton Forge, Silverdale
Workers from Knutton Forge standing in front of the Forge buildings. Knutton Forge was an important manufacturing site with around 60 puddling furnaces and 5 rolling mills. The Forge was opened in 1851 ...
Ladies Black Apron
This apron is made out of black silk with lace around the edges for added decoration.
The shape and style of this apron shows it was used for formal occasions and not for everyday use, as servants ...
Ladies Kid Leather Gloves, c.1850-1900
Leather gloves have been used for centuries but they were initially for protection for labourers.
When the upper class started to wear leather gloves they were made out of fine leathers such as deerskin ...