Social History (T9714)

Embroidered baby's shoe with ankle strap 19th century

Social History (TB1399)

Pair of maroon leather child's shoes. Late 18th century.

Social History (TA1227)

Pair of flat heeled square toed slippers. 1860's

Social History (TA4032)

Pair of cream satin court shoes with small Louis heel, trimmed with a bow. 1860

Social History (TA2821)

White ribbed silk evening shoes with rosette decoration. 1850

Social History (T8979)

Pair of black satin shoes with square toes and no heels. Early 19th century.

Social History (TB3221)

Pair of ladies black satin boots - late 19th/early 20th century.

Social History (T9947)

Pair of white kid boots with elastic sides. 1860's

Social History (TA1618)

Childs square toed shoes with ankle straps. 19th century

Social History (TA1457)

Pair of Childs black leather boots with patent leather toe caps. 1885

Social History (T8930)

Pair of white kid elastic sided boots. 1850

Social History (TA1698)

Pair of Childs clogs. Late 19th century

Social History (T9113)

Pair of Childs clogs. 1870

Social History (TB1231)

Pair of black leather baby's boots with side fastening. Late 19th / early 20th century

Social History (TB1454)

White kid leather Childs boots. 19th century.

Social History (TA1220)

Pair of Childs black leather laced boots. 1890-1900

Social History (TA3608)

Ladies Victorian elastic sided ankle boots in bronze leather.

Social History (T8929)

Pair of white kid elastic sided boots with satin ribbon rosettes. 1850

Social History (TA558)

Pair of cream cloth elastic sided boots with rounded toes. 1850

Social History (TD3424)

Pair of man's black leather shoes. Leather upper and sole. Fastening of eyelets and laces. One shoe includes a woven label "England and Sons / SMART BOOT MAKERS".

Social History (TD1533)

Vibrotherapy device. Hand operated vibrator comprising a 'key-hole' shaped sheet iron casing, nickel plated, enclosing gears from a crank handle to a disk of hard rubber at the broader end; a turned handle of beech, painted black, is fitted at the other end. On turning the crank handle the circular disk vibrates rapidly. "PAT 13932" is stamped on the hard rubber disk.

Social History (TB3781)

Double-breasted waistcoat of satin with woven pattern; stiched edges; points of foreparts rounded off; bases lined with leather; tabs behind with 4 brass eyelets on back.

Social History (TD2821)

wall mounted lamp with opaque white glass cover

Social History (TC3480)

Fry's colour poster. Factory image. 'MAKERS TO THE QUEEN & PRINCE OF WALES/ FRY'S/ CHOCOLATE/ AND/ COCOA/ VIEW OF THE MANUFACTURY, BRISTOL/ 16 International Prize Medals/ GOLD MEDAL PARIS 1878/ J.S. FRY & SONS, BRISTOL & LONDON.'

Social History (TC2748)

Fry's poster. Depicts 6 children and a dog at a table, drinking hot chocolate. 'FRY'S PURE CONCENTRATED COCOA/ J.S. FRY & SONS/ BRISTOL, ENGLAND'.

Social History (TD4875)

Woollen school scarf. Blue and yellow stripes. Tassles at each end. Label stating, 'MARSH/ OF/ BRISTOL/ EST 1877'. Another stating; '80% WOOL 20% NYLON/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ DRY CLEANING RECOMMENDED/ NAME........'. A name tag stating 'BRADLEY' has also been sewn in.

Social History (TD4876)

1940s cricket blazer. 1st Eleven. Cream and red stripes. Bristol Grammar School badge on pocket. Labels at neck-line state; 'T.G. MARSH & SON/ CLIFTON. BRISTOL'; 'M.P. MACINNES'; & 'A.ROBINSON'.

Social History (TD2445/1-2)

Ladies' court shoes; ruby red satin with black decoration. Decoration: the top is edged with fine black net, cut in shallow waves, with small black beads sewn on; at its lower edge, spiky black 'flowers' and buds are embroidered in black silk, highlighted with small black beads. The motif is extended along the toe, the heel is covered in black net.

Social History (TD4962)

'Farmer's Wife News & Views'. Free every month with Unigate milk. Articles about Oliver Reed, & Leslie Crowther; problem pages, advertisements, recipes, competitions, horoscopes, practical tips.

Social History (TD4960)

'BRISTOL RAG POST/ CLIFTON, BEDMINSTER & DISTRICT EDITION/ 1955'. Main story headline is 'NINE LIVES NOT ENOUGH SAYS CATS'. Adverts include a butchers, timber merchants, an ironmongers, a cake shop, clothing stores, furnishers, a toy shop, a newsagent, a ladies' millinery, a steel merchants and a car specialist. Rag week programme is printed on the back and all the events took place at the Victoria Rooms, Clifton. These included a grand opening & exectution, an execution dance, a rag variety show, a rag auction, a rag ball, and rag procession.

Social History (TD1215.6)

See-through plastic umbrella with yellow, white and green flower decoration. Yellow plastic handle. Part of a set entitled 'The Tasty Tourist', designed by Kiaz Trepte, a Bristol Polytechnic student in 1986.

Social History (TC1504)

Heart shaped gingerbread biscuit. On top of the glazed gingerbread is a elaborate, coloured icing with zig zags around the edge and inscription in the centre. Also floral sprays in icing. Packaged in clear plastic and hung/carried by a brown ribbon with label with Manufacturer's information.

Social History (TD4970.1-2)

Pair of children's shoes. Black leather.

Social History (TA3754)

Pewter tankard with lid. 18th century.

Social History (TD4650), Bristol Evening Post: Victory Day

Commemorative edition of Bristol Evening Post: VICTORY DAY, Tuesday 8 May 1945.

Social History (TC1533.i)

Letter from Thomas W. Gregg, Secretary at Bristol General Hospital, to Mr. A. Collins. Dated 22nd March 1924. Thank - you letter to the owner of a dog called Prince, whose image was used to encourage donations to the Bristol General Hospital. In total he raised £37.7.2. This was between 1915 - 1923.

Social History (TC2344)

Black and white photograph of 2 girls from Red Maids School laying wreaths at St. Nicholas' Church. 20th November 1959 is printed on the back.

Social History (TC2345)

Black and white photograph of girls from Red Maids School in a parade from the harbour area, heading towards College Green, Bristol. November 1959.

Social History (TC3195)

Black and white photograph. Shows a pony drawn carriage with a boy sitting on the carriage, holding the reins of the pony. On the side of the vehicle is printed; 'HAVE A LITTLE HORSE SENSE/ USE FRY'S COCOA'. On the back of the photograph is typewritten; 'Our contribution to the Winnipeg Jubilee Parade, June 18th, 1924.' Signature.

Social History (TC3198)

Black and white photograph. Group of men at Stonehenge. 1920s. 'Engineers/ Trades outing to Stonehenge.'