Social History (TA3376)

Black braided cord necklace with metal clasp.

Social History (TA3371)

Late-19th century loom woven bead bracelet. Strands of blue beads connecting three panels of white and coloured beads depicting flowers.

Social History (TA3370)

Late-19th century loom woven bead necklace. Strands of blue beads connecting panels of white and coloured beads depicting flowers.

Social History (TA3505)

Early-19th century loom woven bead necklace, rope length. Now in poor condition but would have been full of multi-coloured beads woven in to a series of patterns.

Social History (TB555)

18th century rectangular brass buckle (men’s), with two crossbars and central fastening spike.

Social History (TB550)

Pair of 18th century brass shoe buckles. Hinged centre crossbar and prongs. The shoe buckle would be attached to two straps which they secured over the instep of the shoe. When in use, only the decorative frame of the buckle was visible, while the straps hid the middle bar and prongs.

Social History (TB551)

Pair of 18th century brass shoe buckles. Hinged centre crossbar and prongs. The shoe buckle would be attached to two straps which they secured over the instep of the shoe. When in use, only the decorative frame of the buckle was visible, while the straps hid the middle bar and prongs.

Social History (T9346)

Pair of 18th century brass shoe buckles. Hinged centre crossbar and prongs. The shoe buckle would be attached to two straps which they secured over the instep of the shoe. When in use, only the decorative frame of the buckle was visible, while the straps hid the middle bar and prongs.

Social History (TA1964)

Pair of oval cut steel shoe buckles to imitate encrusted diamonds and backing to allow ribbon/ material to pass through.

Social History (T5030)

Mid-19th century loom woven bead necklace. Alternate strands of pink and blue beads connecting panels depicting flowers.

Social History (TB2318)

Sepia postcard, titled "Taylor's Hall, Broad St" near bottom left corner, in black. An exterior view of the hall erected for the Guild of Merchant Taylors in Tailors' Court in 1740. A magnificent coat of arms of the Guild decorates the porch hood over the Hall's door (in shadow in this view). In the distance a short passageway under part of an old house in Broad Street, giving access into Tailor's Court, can be seen. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2163)

Black and white postcard, titled "Piccadilly, London" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows Piccadilly Circus, London, busy with early motor cars, buses and horse-drawn vehicles. The London Pavilion can be seen in the background at right. Advertisements for "Bovril", "Schweppes Ginger Ale" and "Murattis Ariston" can be seen on the exterior of buildings. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2422)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "Christchurch Reredos" along bottom edge, in blue. An interior view of Christ Church, showing the reredos (a carved screen behind the altar). Celesque Series, no. 2882. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2501)

Black and white postcard, titled "The Record Office" along bottom edge, in black. An exterior view of the Record Office building, Bristol. Series no. 1990. Postally unused.

Social History (TB3333)

Black and white photograph, printed on "post card" paper. A group photo of regular soldiers and army volunteers, on the playing fields beside Bristol Grammar School.

Social History (TC389.1)

Cardboard box with maroon lid with cream diamond pattern and images of a man wearing a top hat, with inscription underneath. Base is cream cardboard.

Social History (TC389.2)

Metal with gilt finish tie pin in the form of a riding crop, with a length of red corded silk attached.

Social History (TC389.3)

Cardboard box with maroon lid with cream diamond pattern and images of a man wearing a top hat, with inscription underneath. Base is cream cardboard.

Social History (TC389.4)

Metal with gilt finish tie pin in the form of a riding crop, with a length of blue corded silk attached.

Social History (TC390)

Brass lamp on wooden stand, with six dimpled glass panels (1 broken out). Contains three light bulbs - red, green and yellow, with switchboard to work each individual light attached to lamp by flex.

Social History (TC2111)

Commemorative watermark in blue presentation case. On handmade paper with a deckle-edge, made form all cotton fibre. The fine shadow watermark shows a portrait of Charles and Diana. This is No. 247 of a limited first edition of 750 copies and is personally signed by Cyril F. Finn, Senior Papermaker.

Social History (TC2280/1)

Woman's Red Cross uniform: Navy blue jacket in a fitted military style with two large pockets at the front. There is a wide belt with metal buckle at the front. The shoulders are padded and the jacket is lined with flesh coloured, satin woven acetate. On each sleeve head there are three machine embroidered badges - in the centre a red cross and above and below the words 'British' and 'Fife'. On the left front of the jacket are five wartime ribbon decorations.

Social History (TC2298)

Toy bus of diecast white metal painted cream and green, its wheels are moveable, the windows are open and the front radiator grille and lights have been painted silver; moulded on the base of the bus is the manufacturer's name.

Social History (TC3339)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "Wine St., Bristol" along bottom edge, in white. A general view along Wine Street, with many shop signs visible. "MacDonald Ltd., artificial teeth" is in the foreground at far left, followed by "Pleasance & Harper, jewellers". On the other side of the street is "Jones & Co., clothier". The City of Bristol coat of arms appears at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TC3348)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Children's playground, Caroline's Glen, Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in black. A general view showing the playground (including swings and roundabouts etc) in Caroline's Glen. Pencilled on the reverse is, "Miss A.V. Mills". A Tuck card, series no. CG 5. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC3349)

Black and white real photo multi-view postcard, titled "Caroline's Glen, Bristol" below central oval image. Five images show, from top left, "The Glen Nook", "Children's playground", "Tea in the open air", "The Glen Nook" and at centre, a view of the entrance to "The Glen". In the central image, a poster advertises a Punch & Judy Show. Pencilled on the reverse is, "Miss A.V. Mills". A Tuck card, series no. CG 12. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC3387/4)

Black corded silk bicorne hat with applied decoration. On the left side at each end is a wide strip of watered silk ribbon placed diagonally, on the same side is a large double layered rosette of corded watered silk ribbon. Running diagonally across this are six ornamental chains which attach to a cut steel decoration at the base. Inside, the hat is lined with black silk and printed in gold on the crown is the Manufacturer's information.

Social History (TC3415.1-2)

A pair of black moulded vinyl ladies shoes with tab front and decorative strap with metal buckle sewn on. In style of a moccasin type shoe. On the sole is the Manufacturer's mark with a flag below and an inscription. Inside, the shoes are lined with foam backed knitted nylon and there is s stuck paper label with an inscription in gold on a black background.

Social History (TD680)

Spring balance or scales: cast iron frame painted green. Circular white enamel dial with iron pointer and circular brass pan. The dial is inscribed 'Salter silver and copper checker' and is calibrated in shillings up to £5 inside the dial, for weighing copper, and calibrated in pounds (£) for measuring silver around the outside up to a value of £100. The dial also bears the suppliers' label.

Social History (TD822)

Set of black-out pins attached to a piece of pink card. Along with a fixing tool, a small piece of copper tube which is placed over stud when hammering black-out curtains to the window frame.

Social History (TD823)

Set of black-out pins attached to a piece of buff coloured card. Used to attach black-out curtains to the window frame.

Social History (TC2476)

Marzipan bars (Fry's) in a white cardboard box. 24 pieces. 'Mr Passmore' on lid.

Social History (TD1366/13)

Black and white printed postcard, titled "The balustrade, Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare" at bottom right corner, in white. A general view of the formal gardens, the Imperial Hotel visible in the distance. Series no. 151 appears at bottom left corner. Wavy edges. Postally used, sent Clevedon 03/07/1959 to an address in Waltham Cross, Herts. Message appears to be written in a mixture of shorthand and standard English. Red Elizabeth II 2 1/2 d stamp used.

Social History (TD1477)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "The docks, St Augustine's, Bristol" at top left corner, in red. A general view of the docks area, with the vessel "Philanthropist" moored in the foreground at far left. Postally used, sent Bristol 10/04/1908 to an address in Chippenham. Green Edward VII half penny stamp used.

Social History (TD3095)

Colour postcard, titled "St. Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in black. An exterior view of St Mary Redcliffe Church, with a lawn and flower beds in the foreground. Series no. Q2AW appears at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TA621)

Metal chatelaine disc with five chains with pedants attached: 1)holder and thimble bucket, 2)lace scissors and bone notepad (bone plates and steel cover), 3) pen knife, key and tool, 4) pencil and needle holder, 5)pen knife and circular pin cushion.

Social History (TA3431)

Cut brass chatelaine with five chains with pednats atached: bone note pad, screw cap, cone pencil holder, thimble holder and book (bone pages missing). The bone note pad still has writting on it. Late 19th century.

Social History (T5024)

Cut gilt chatelaine with five loops for chains, keys, wartch or chrarms.

Social History (T9189)

Steel chatelaine with five chains, one with a pedant attached, steel cover and bone writing plates.

Social History (TD4797)

Barber's razor with cream coloured plastic handle. Blade states; 'SILVER KING/ S.VEALS & SONS BRISTOL'.