Chainmail purse / bag, c.1910-1935
This handbag is made up of chainmail links sewn onto a metal frame with a metal chain handle.
Child’s Handmade Bag, c.1930-1960
This bag was made by a child of Alsager's Bank Council School in 1930-1960. Their teacher was Doris Henshall.
Child’s Handmade Yellow Bag, c.1930-1960
This bag was made by a child at Alsagers Bank Council School in 1930-1960.
Their teacher was Doris Henshall.
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 ...
Confectioners, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A Confectioners on the High Street displaying a wide variety of sweets and chocolates in its window. The lady standing outside the shop is presumably the owner.
Cream and Pink Bodice, c.1830-50
We are not entirely sure when this bodice dates from, but beleive it may be early Victorian.
The V design on the bodice appears on both the front and back drawing the eyes to the waist making it ...
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 ...
Cream Cotton Shawl, c.1850-1880
This shawl is made out of white cotton with a heavily detailed swirl pattern and with white cotton tassels for extra decoration.
Cream Silk Shawl
This shawl is made out of silk or a very fine cotton. The pattern is printed onto the fabric.
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. ...
Edwardian Black Silk Bodice
We believe this bodice to be from around the turn of the 20th century.
Made from black satin, it has long sleeves, and crosses over at the front of the body and fastened with press studs. It has a ...
Edwardian Black Skirt
Edwardians preferred a simpler style, after the Victorians, with silhouette’s 'thinning'.
For the first time in decades skirts were not exaggerated and were more natural in appearance.
This skirt ...
Edwardian Blouse
Edwardian lady's wore blouses which were quite full at the front and this is emphasized in this blouse with the frilly lace which runs along the low neckline.
The blouse is not boned and has many fastenings ...
Edwardian Bodice and Skirt
The outfit is made up of a fitted bodice and skirt that when worn together appear like a dress.
The heavily detailed style of the garment and lower neckline suggests it was probably an evening dress.
The ...
Edwardian Day Dress
During the Edwardian era women’s fashion altered to be less restrictive than previously seen in the nineteenth century.
Informal day dresses started to become more popular and were suitable for visits ...
Edwardian Green Silk Dress
This Edwardian period dress is typical of the era.
It is full at the chest creating the ‘pigeon breast’ effect and slopes down at the back and front with a narrow waist that is emphasised by the black ...
Edwardian Pink Petticoat
The petticoat had a dual role as underwear and a structural garment, as it helped to shape the dress and mirrored the cut of the skirt.
It also protected the dress from sweat and provided the wearer ...