Wedding Shoes, 1920s
These are shoes worn by Lucy Harvey on her wedding day in the 1920s.
They are the typical low heeled style of the day, and because they are quite plain could probably have been worn again.
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 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.
Ladies White Cotton Apron
This apron is made out of cotton and has simple white embroidery for decoration and a lace trim.
The top edge of this apron would have been pinned in place and would have been called a 'pinny'.
It ...
Ladies White Lace Apron
Aprons were originally used to protect the wearer’s clothes from harm, yet as time passed aprons started to be used to show status or occupation in society.
This apron is made out of lace and was ...
Victorian Ladies Black and Gold Apron
This apron was made for formal wear or for show as it has no practical use; instead it was used for decoration or status. This apron was possibly used by a servant for formal occasions or for a wealthy ...
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 ...
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.
Black Paisley Shawl, c.1840-1880
This beautiful shawl is made out of black silk with a coloured paisley pattern covering the entire piece and a fringe trim.
Paisley shawls were in fashion for nearly 100 years from around 1780 to 1870s. ...
Cream Silk Shawl
This shawl is made out of silk or a very fine cotton. The pattern is printed onto the fabric.
Blue Cotton Shawl, c.1850-1880
This shawl is made out of blue cotton with a red woven pattern around the edge and blue tassels.
Victorian Cerise and Gold Shawl
Shawls are colourful pieces of cloth used to cover the upper body, arms and sometimes the head.
This shawl is brightly coloured with a floral pattern covering the entire piece and is made out of cotton....
St John Ambulance Association Sling, World War 1
This sling was used during the First World War to aid serving men and women.
It has numerous images on how to wear it or use it on various injuries. It was made by St. John Ambulance which was formed ...
Black Straw Poke Bonnet, c.1850-1880
This example is made out of straw and is trimmed in lace and feathers.
A beautiful floral decoration on the left hand side breaks up the dark colouring and makes it less formal.
The cotton ribbon ...
Baby’s Satin Bonnet, 19th century
This baby’s bonnet is made out of satin and is trimmed in down feather and was possibly used as a Christening bonnet. The feather down has been mostly lost over the years with just a small amount of the ...
A 'Sister Dora' Nurse's Cap
This cap was made by the company 'Sister Dora' which would have taken its name from the well loved Anglican nun and nurse Sister Dora from Walsall (1832-1878).
This type of small white cap was worn ...
Small Beaded Bag
This bag is made up of tiny beads and colourful embroidery to create a floral pattern.
The fastening is a simple clasp with a metal chain handle.