Cream Silk Shawl
This shawl is made out of silk or a very fine cotton. The pattern is printed onto the fabric.
Dolls Shoes, c.1930 -1950
These boots are made out of leather with small tight elastic bands as fasteners.
They were originally painted white but most of the colour has faded away with only small pieces of the original colour ...
E.V. Jones grocer, Merrial street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A well stocked grocers store which was situated next door to the Conservative Club in Newcastle, and is now an Estate Agents. A member of staff, and possibly the owner, are pictured outside.
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 ...
Edwardian Wedding Dress
This wedding dress was worn by Winnifred Mary Leeke (nee Robinson). She was married in Stone Roman Catholic Church in around 1909.
It is made of cream silk and has an inner hem lining specially made ...
Edwardian Wedding Dress
This cream satin dress was in the typical style of the day, it has a high waist and a high collar and would have been worn with a corset.
Gigot sleeves were popular during the period, as the sleeves ...
Emerald Green Handbag, c.1960-1980
This emerald green handbag is made out of leather and has a clasp fastening and was bought for a wedding. It was originally bought from local shop Marsens.
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.
Ethnographic Shoes
These shoes are made out of woven leather.
Evening Bag, 1950s
This small evening bag has a clasp fastening and is made out of cotton with a floral pattern.