Victorian Pram Umbrella / Parasol
This solid practical umbrella was probably used for a pram either as a sun shade or to protect from the rain.
It is made out of a thick cotton with metal rods and a wooden handle.
Victorian Silk Parasol
Parasols have been used for thousands of years but only became popular in Europe in the sixteenth century.
Victorian women prized pale skin to show they did not have to work, so would use a parasol ...
Victorian Smoking Cap
Smoking caps were fashionable informal wear for Victorian gentlemen.
They were originally worn to keep the head warm and to prevent men’s hair smelling of smoke. They were typically simple designs that ...
Victorian Smoking Cap
Smoking caps were fashionable informal wear for Victorian gentlemen. They were originally worn to keep the head warm and to prevent men’s hair smelling of smoke. They were typically simple designs that ...
Victorian Walking Dress
The bodice and skirt ensemble were worn as a walking dress.
Walking dresses were tighter than normal clothes, typically with long sleeves and skirt. They also would have been worn with a small hat or ...
Victorian White Nightgown
Victorian nightdresses were always white with high necklines and long-sleeved demonstrating the modesty and purity of the wearer. Tucks and embroidery, such as broderie anglaise and feather stitching ...
Victorian White Chemise
The chemise was one of the first undergarments a Victorian woman wore, as it protected the skin from the corset and vice versa, as it was much easier to launder than a corset and cheaper.
We believe ...
Victorian White Nightdress
Victorian nightdresses were always white with high necklines and long-sleeved demonstrating the modesty and purity of the wearer.
Tucks and embroidery, such as broderie anglaise and feather stitching ...
Victorian White Nightdress
Victorian nightdresses were always white with high necklines and long-sleeved demonstrating the modesty and purity of the wearer. Tucks and embroidery, such as broderie anglaise and feather stitching ...
Victorian White 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 ...
Victorian White 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 protected the dress from sweat and provided the wearer with ...
Victorian White Pettipants
Pettipants were popular female underwear in the nineteenth century, and were usually made out of cotton and lace with ruffles on each leg. They were worn underneath clothes for modesty and comfort. These ...
View from Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme looking south
Watercolour by James Hulse of a view looking from Red Lion Square towards the High Street. Figures, cart and horse, carriage in the background and dogs on the cobbled street.
Visit of Princess Elizabeth to Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Princess is seen here meeting WRAC's from the North Staffordshire Regiment.
Wardles hairdresser, Bridge Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
James W. Wardle seen here outside his Hairdresser's.
Wedding Dress bought from Harrods, 1950s
This beautifully made dress was worn by Mrs Padgett on her wedding day 17 September 1958.
She bought it from Harrods in London for her special day.
The dress is made from a luxurious cream brocade, ...
Wedding Dress, 1930s
This satin wedding dress was worn by Margaret Emma Flatley (née Cope) who was born at 113 Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1907.
The satin fabric would have clung to the body emulating ...
Wedding Dress, 1950s
This dress was worn locally in 1952 and was made by Liberty of London.
Fabric was rationed in 1941-1949 and clothes were cut using as little fabric as possible. Many wartime brides simply wore nice ...