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.
White Satin Evening Bag
This evening clutch bag is made out of satin with white beads sewn onto the front. It has a press stud fastening.
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.
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.
Small Purple Handbag, c.1930-1970
This handbag is made out of purple cotton with a clasp fastening and short handle.
It belonged to Emily Colclough who was born in Wolstanton in 1905 and worked in a pot bank but later worked at Wolstanton ...