Social History (TD3287)

Sepia photograph on card mount of Clare Street, c. 1914

Social History (TD3288)

Sepia photograph on card mount of Clare Street.

Social History (TD3289)

Sepia photographg on card mount of Corn Street.

Social History (TD3290)

Sepia photograph on card mount of Wine Street.

Social History (TD3291)

Sepia photograph of Dolphin Street.

Social History (TD3292)

Sepia photograph on card mount of Peter Street.

Social History (TD3294)

Sepia photograph on card mount of Perry Road and Colston Street showing tramway company`s signal box.

Social History (TD3295)

Sepia photograph on card mount of Victoria Tramways Station, looking West.

Social History (TD3297)

Sepia photograph of station approach at Temple Meads.

Social History (TD3298)

Sepia photograph on card of the tramway terminus in Old Market Street.

Social History (TD3299)

Sepia photo on card mount of Grosvenor Road, St Pauls.

Social History (TD3300)

Sepia photograph of Filton Tramway Terminus with motor omnibus number 2.

Social History (TD3301)

Sepia photograph of Bristol Tramways & Carriage Company motor bus with route indicator showing route 18, the Centre to the Suspension Bridge.

Social History (TD3302)

Sepia photograph on card of a charabanc belonging to the Bristol Tramways & Carriage Company.

Social History (TD3304)

White ceramic pan with marbled pattern in grey and maker`s mark transferred printed in centre.

Social History (TD3363/1-3)

Cream silk evening dress comprising bodice, skirt and belt. Square neck, trimmed with embroidered net, and short sleeves. The front opening fastens with alternating hooks and eyes. The front is cut away towards the waist with an embroidered net infill, slightly pouched. Neckline, shoulders and sleeves ornamented with applied flower and leaf motifs of openwork, padded work and embroidery on net, all in cream thread. Edges further trimmed with ruched gauze ribbon. Buttonholed metal ring at centre back and a belt on the inside with a woven label reading "Jolly & Sons, Furriers, Bristol". The bodice is lined with silk (which has shattered) and heavily boned. The skirt flares towards the hem and the back extends to a small train. It is of the same cream silk and at the centre, near the hem, has applied flower and leaf motifs as on the bodice. The only other ornamentation is two rows of ruched gauze ribbon, one at the hem and the other just below knee level. Side fastening of hooks and eyes. The belt is in poor condition and in two pieces made up of strips of cream silk bought together at intervals by bones. Another section is knotted and has hanging silk covered balls of compacted wool. See drawing in file.

Social History (TD3364)

Schoolboy's cap of dark blue velvet with a tassel of white thread from the crown. Embroidered with the monogram "KS", referring to Kingswood School. Lined with brown cotton and the makers label of Edward de Vall. Name label "LOVE" stitched inside.

Social History (TD3458)

Large copper vat or boiler inscribed with the name of the Bristolian makers.

Social History (TD4063)

Sepia printed postcard, titled "Souvenir of the visit of T.M. the King and Queen, to open the Royal Edward Dock, Avonmouth, July 9th 1908" at top, in brown. The main background image shows the new dock, under construction (?), and at bottom right and left are two circular portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Decorative border motif. Postally used, sent London 25/08/1914 to a Miss Rawlings of Bedminster, Bristol. Red George V one penny stamp used. "O.H.M.S." has been pencilled along the top edge at centre, on the reverse.

Social History (TD4342)

Dark green glass beer bottle with rounded shoulders and applied lip.

Social History (TD4343)

Large dark green glass beer bottle with rounded shoulders and applied lip with internal screw stopper.

Social History (Ta3655)

2 quill pens. White feathers.

Social History (TC1586)

Milk bottle. Note: this may be one of the 43 that are currently installed in showcase PLC-M04, Place Gallery, MShed (numbers have been washed off!)

Social History (TD1259)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Penguins, Bristol Zoo" at bottom left corner, in white. A view of adult and baby penguins at Bristol Zoo. Series no. 41902 appears at bottom right corner. White borders. Postally used, sent 08/1953; two postal franks, one London, the other Yeovil, Somerset. Sent to an address in London. Two blue George VI 1d stamps used.

Social History (TB3786)

Flatback statuette depicting Henry VIII and one of his wives.

Social History (TB2179)

Colour postcard titled "No Home Rule" along top edge at centre. An illustration shows four men, arms linked, their dress and appearance representative of the four regions that made up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Left to right, is "Pat" (Ireland), "John Bull" (England), "Sandy" (Scotland) and "Taffy" (Wales). The motto "United we stand, divided we fall" also appears on this postcard, printed by John Cleland & Son, Ltd., Belfast. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2180)

Colour postcard, being a cartoon drawing of John Bull keeping Ireland from foundering on the "Home Rule Rocks" by holding onto it by a rope tether. Titled "Ulster's prayer - Don't let go!" near top left corner, above which is the 'red hand of Ulster'. The four provinces of Ireland, Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connaught are titled on the map, respectively, "Prosperity Province", "Maynooth Province", "Land League Province" and "Poverty Province". printed by John Cleland & Son, Ltd., Belfast. Postally unused.

Social History (TA3028)

Black and white real photo postcard titled "Bristol Bridge, Bristol" near bottom left corner, in white lettering. Elevated view, showing much of the surrounding area and businesses, including T. Mansfield & Co., Maxwell's Restaurant and Olivers Wine & Spirit Merchants. St Nicholas Church dominates the scene, at centre. A G.W.R. horse-drawn vehicle can be seen among the traffic, as can a tram and some early motor cars. A series no. (?) appears after the title, "1489". Postally unused.

Social History (TB2023)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Bristol Bridge from High St, Bristol" near bottom edge, in white lettering. View shows High Street, taken from a high vantage point (most likely from a top-floor window or rooftop). The commercial premises of "Berrill & Son" can be seen at bottom left corner; in the second floor window of the same building can be seen "M.S. Ridgway, Stock Broker". Series no. 1447 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2364)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Clare St, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A general view of Clare Street, taken at the junction with Baldwin Street. In the foreground at left is the Sun Buildings, opposite this at right is "Glass & Co., cigars". Series no. 112 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2515)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Augustine's Church & College Green, Bristol" near bottom edge, in white. An elevated view of St Augustine's Church and surrounding area, with the roof of M Shed in the foreground. In the foreground at right, a building has "Onoto, the pen, fills itself & never leaks" painted onto the exterior. Cabot Tower can be seen in the distance, at centre. Series no. 740 appears after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2699)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "The new & old fonts, St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol" near bottom left corner, in white. An interior view of the Church, showing two fonts, carved from stone. Series no. 1498 printed below title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2712)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Redcliffe Church, Bristol" near bottom right corner, in white. An exterior view of St Mary Redcliffe Church, with tree tops in the foreground (some of the surroundings have been shaded etc in the printing process). Series no. 389 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2713)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Redcliff Hill & Church, Bristol" along bottom edge, in white. A view showing the spire of St Mary Redcliffe Church in the distance, at centre. In the foreground can be seen decorative electric tram line supports. Signage at left reads, "Jones & Son". Series no. 115 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TD4289)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid, no contents.

Social History (TD4290)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid, no contents.

Social History (TD4291)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid, no contents.

Social History (TD4292)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid, no contents.

Social History (TD4293)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid, containing litmus paper.

Social History (TD4294)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid, no contents.