Social History (T685.c)

Elaborately decorated Valentines card. Features cherubs, ferns, and a lady's portrait. Message on the front is 'YOUR LOVE/ MY HAPPINESS'. Handwritten inside; 'St. Ives Feb. 14./67 Except this as a Tribute of affection Yours. [SC?) Valentine'.

Social History (TB3121)

Floral paper lace frame, bride in centre made of white velvet with lace train. Above is message. Blank inside.

Social History (TA3290)

White satin shoes with bar/button fastening. Circular motif trimmed with pearls on vamp. Pointed toe. C1910

Social History (TA129)

Pair of heel-less White Kid Boots with side lacings. Square toes, worn by a bride. 1855

Social History (TA4087)

Pale blue satin evening shoes with Louis heels and blue ribbon bows. 1870?

Social History (TD2318)

Gold dancing shoes, narrow straps, mid height heel. 1930's

Social History (TA4119)

Pair of white kid boots luminated with white silk ribbon. Mid 19th century.

Social History (TA1105)

Pair of white kid leather shoes with Louis heels and pointed toes. Late 19th century

Social History (TD2426.1-2)

woman's cream kid court-style with pointed toe.

Social History (TA2050/1-2)

Cream Silk beaded Lace up.

Social History (TD2432/1-2)

Burgundy leather pebble grained day shoes. 1941-2

Social History (TD2320/1-2)

Men's black patent evening shoes 1950's

Social History (TD2431/1-2)

Black rayon evening shoes with decorative aluminium buckle on top and high heels. 1940's

Social History (TD2310/1-2)

Men's black leather evening shoes. 1930's

Social History (TA502)

Pair of lady's black leather laced boots. 1897

Social History (T9326)

Pair of black leather buttoned boots with flat heels. Late 19th century

Social History (TD2560.1-2)

Sage green suede low heel shoes. 1990's

Social History (TD2308.1-2)

Heavy off white linen spats. 1930's

Social History (TD2321.1-2)

Women's Chestnut brown leather riding boots.

Social History (TC852)

Women's black heel/wide wedge. 1975

Social History (TB2923)

Cream plastic shoe with platform soles and high heels.

Social History (TA2934)

Exercise sandals. Wooden with red leather straps.

Social History (TC981)

Pair of black canvas pumps. 1970's

Social History (TB2915)

Emerald green and black checked men's slippers. Late 19th century.

Social History (TB2928)

Pair of men's beaded slippers. Late 19th century

Social History (TD4866)

Watercolour sketch of 'Corporal Vines, 24th Regiment, recruiting. Essex Serpent Westminster.' c.1850. He is sat in uniform at a table with his left arm resting on it. Possibly by Edward Villiers Rippingille (judging from similar style to TD4865, in conjunction with K497). Written on the back is 'This [Regt] suffered severely in India in 1849 half the regiment being cut up at the battle of Officers. Rank and file.'

Social History (TD4865)

Watercolour. Double-sided. One side shows a military musician sitting on a drum. 24th Regiment, c.1850. Reverse shows 6 studies of hands, 4 of which are painted, the other 2 remain in pencil. Pencil inscription; 'Studies for my picture of the Recruiting party- exhibited in London and sold to a Bristol Art Museum'. The rest is illegible but possibly refer to a 'holder'. Artist unknown.

Social History (TD4864)

Colnaghi's Crimean Almanac (cover only). '1856 COLNAGHI'S CRIMEAN ALMANAC 1856/ FAC-SIMILE OF A DRAWING BY/ THE LADY AUGUSTA CODOGAN/ The PROFIS arising from the sale to be applied for the benefit of/ THE WIDOWS & ORPHANS OF THE CRIMEAN ARMY & NAVY./ Well done thou good & faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Give peace in our time O Lord. They shall beat their swords into plough-shares, nations shall not lift up sword against nation, and the earth shall yield her increase. Isaiah 2nd Ch.' Calendar of 'The Present' with images of 'The Past' to the left and of 'The Future' to the right. Published November 24th 1855.

Social History (TA3424)

Vellum painted leaf fan, with ivory carved sticks, with pink coloured cardboard box. Oriental style. Fan has a male and female figure design amongst cherry blossom trees. There are 2 smaller figures on the left hand side. Back has a small flower design.

Social History (TD2324)

Pair of shoe stretchers, size 9-11. Used with shoes TD2310/1-2.

Social History (TD4867)

Watercolour of a soldier standing with one arm raised. 'Corporal 24th Regt.' On the reverse is a watercolour picture of a woman's head and some paint tests.

Social History (T9822)

Pair of patent leather court shoes with cut steel buckles. 1938

Social History (TB1962.x)

Pair of black patent leather men's court shoes. 1969

Social History (TB3053)

Pair of ladies tan brown leather ankle boots lined with synthetic fleece. 1940's

Social History (TA5967)

Pair of ladies pointed toe stiletto heeled shoes in brown and white. Early 1960's

Social History (TB1393)

Pair of navy blue leather court shoes. mid 1950's

Social History (TB1179)

Pair of brown leather court shoes. 1960's

Social History (TB1392)

Pair of ladies dark brown court shoes with high stiletto heels. 1950's

Social History (TB1798)

Pair of ladies cream leather court shoes with pointed toes. 1966

Social History (TB1394)

Pair of white leather court shoes with stiletto heels. mid 1950's