Malaysian skirt
Straight dark blue cotton skirt, printed in gold and silver showing a fishing village scene with palm trees.
A concertina fold of the material at centre back forms a kick pleat, there is a metal zipper ...
Baby’s Bonnet, 19th century
This bonnet is a typical baby’s bonnet, in that it is similar to the medieval coif; the bonnet is meant to cover the hair and ears but not the forehead.
It was probably worn in the 19th century but ...
Christening Bonnet, 19th century
The bonnet (pictured) is likely to have been a christening bonnet with the amount of detail and decoration on it. The long ribbons were usually used as added decoration and could be the length of the ...
Bridesmaid's bonnet, 1940s
This is a child's bonnet that was worn for a wedding.
It has the style of a Victorian 'poke' bonnet.
It was worn by the donor Beryl Brindley (nee Hope) for her cousin Margaret's wedding.
The wedding ...
Ladies Wedding Shoes, 1926
Worn in 1926 by Mrs Salt (nee Miss Mary Ellen Barks) on her wedding day.
Although they appear plain for a wedding they were also practical and could be worn again after the wedding, as shoes were expensive. ...
Brown Fox Fur Stole c.1930 -1960
This would have been worn between the 1930 and 1950s.
This brown fox is complete with head, legs and tail as was fashionable at the time.
Fox Fur Stole, c.1930-1960
This stole was made using black fox fur.
The head, legs and tail are still attached as was fashionable during the 1930s - 1950s. The head and fore feet have been altered to accommodate a clip fastening....
Beige Wedding Jacket, 1920s
This silk jacket was worn by Emily Beech of Black Bank, Silverdale at her wedding in 1927.
It demonstrates the flapper style of the ‘Roaring Twenties.’
This was a very boyish fashion trend compared ...
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 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 ...
Black Cocktail Dress, 1950s
This 1950s black cocktail dress would have been all the rage in its day.
Fuller skirts became popular in the 1950s because of the end of rationing.
Women wanted less utilitarian fashion and Christian ...
Brown Fur Cape, c.1920-1940
This cape was made in the 1920s or 1930s by the company Alexander Wilkie in Edinburgh.
The length and style of the cape indicates that it was used by a woman on formal occasions.
Mink Stole,1930s
This stole is made out of three mink sewn together, two mink make up the sides and just the fur of the third is used to produce the back. The two mink on the side still have their legs and head attached ...
Bear (?) Fur Stole
We believe this stole to be made out of a more unusual fur.
Due to its size, the look and feel of the fur and the lack of detail (no heads or feet etc as you usually see with foxes) we think that this ...
Mink(?) Fur Stole, 1930s
We believe this stole to be made of mink fur.
It still has the nose, whiskers, feet and claws still attached.
The head has been slightly re-shaped on the stole so a clip fastening could be used. ...
Fur Muff, c.1940-1955
Fur clothing started to increase in popularity during the twentieth century as people had more disposable income and the rising middle class wanted the luxury that fur portrayed.
We believe this item ...
Astrakhan Muff, mid 20th Century
This muff is made out of 'Astrakhan' which is the fur of young lambs from the area of Astrakhan a city South West of Russia.
It has lustrous, closely curled wool.