Social History (0208.TSH)

Very heavy workbench, possibly used by coopers or cobblers

Social History (Tc2288)

Two-handed cross cut saw

Social History (BLM.68)

Digital photograph of Black Lives Matter protests in Bristol, 07/07/2020. Photographed by David Griffiths. The statue of Edward Colston is just about to hit the ground, head first. It is blindfolded, and there are ropes around the feet. A piece of black fabric (that had been covering the statue) lies on the ground, near the head. A statue that read 'COLSTON MUST FALL' is by the statue plinth; only the 'FALL' part can be seen. A crowd cheers and takes photos in the background.

Social History (Td1913), Shanks Britisher

Hand powered lawn mower - Shanks Britisher Arbroath

Social History (TD3153)

Hand powered cylinder lawn mower made by Thomas Green, Leeds

Social History (0210.TSH)

Clay bread oven

Social History (TB991)

Chimney brush with 8 rods.

Social History (TA3134)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Christmas Steps, Bristol" along bottom edge, in white lettering (faded). View shows the Christmas Steps, looking up. Eight boys stand in the middle distance, looking towards the photographer. A large advertising sign says "Gaiety wine & spirit vaults, Anglo-Bavarian ales & stout". Postally unused.

Social History (TC2117)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "Christmas Steps, Bristol" along top edge at centre, in red. A view of the Christmas Steps, looking up. Signage at left reads, "Besser. Fried fish & potato bar". Postally unused.

Social History (TD1273)

Black and white printed postcard (glossy surface), titled "Christmas Steps, Bristol" along top edge at centre, in brown. A view of the Christmas Steps, looking down. In the foreground at right is "E&R Pitt, antique dealers"; at left is the White Horse Inn. Valentine's Series, no. 59197. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1236)

Tartan skirt, 1977

Social History (TD1904)

Buff stoneware jar, cylindrical with brown glaze applied to rim and upper sides. Lines of beaded decoration below rim. Lid with shallow knob.

Social History (TD1905)

Buff stoneware jar, cylindrical with brown glaze applied to upper sides. Lines of beaded decoration below rim. Lid with shallow knob.

Social History (EBCHM.0287.03)

Bristol Harbour Festival: 2009 lanyard with printed guide in plastic sleeve, made of ribbon with metal clasp, printed paper guide and transparent plastic sleeve

Social History (TD3342)

Black and white photograph depicting Queen Mary meeting girls from The Red Maids' School.

Social History (TD1366/2)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Westbury-on-Trym" near bottom left corner, in white. A rather rural view of Westbury-on-Trym village, with cows grazing on pasture land in the foreground. Series no. 9168 appears at bottom right corner. White borders. Postally used, sent 26/10/1949 from New Southgale, N11. Orange George VI 2 d stamp used. Handwritten message; "Shall be very please to come next Wed 2nd but not to dinner. Looking forward to seeing you all once again Love to all from C Clarke".

Social History (T9743)

Pierced and carved ivory brisé fan. Oriental (possibly Chinese) ivory sticks held by cream silk ribbon.

Social History (TC879)

Clasp, brooch or dress fastener in plastic/perspex oval. Design of a lady, possibly in Spanish dress on a green background.

Social History (TC3476)

Long length necklace with fabric covered, oval, beads with gold coloured spacers. Continuous loop with not fixings.

Social History (TA6377)

Spray of feathers in the shape of flowers in iridescent green and blue on a covered wire.

Social History (TA6378)

Single, large deep red rose made of velvet with green glazed linen leaves on a wire.

Social History (TB3679)

Pack of playing-cards in case of split straw work. Case said to have been made by French prisoners at Stapleton.Early 19th century. Apparently made by C.L Timmerman (on King of Spades) at Rowen (on Jack of clubs).

Social History (TB3505.1)

White taffeta ball gown with tulle overlay on skirt. The dress is quite worn at the bottom (around hem of skirt). The skirt of the dress is longer at the back than it is at the front. The bodice is doubled up - the boned bodice hidden but overlapping material the front. It is Waisted, sleeveless and had two folding darts from the bust to under each arm. The bodice has a 'wrap around' design, with pointed edges to the top of each cup. The back of the bodice has a folded edge and a centre back white metal zip (380mm in length). The zip has a hook and eye clasp above it for fastening the dress. The tulle layer of the skirt is gathered at the waist with a slit made in it at the back for access to the dress's zip. See also underskirt (TB3505.2) and sash (TB3505.3)

Social History (TB3204)

Netting tool.

Social History (TB3205)

Netting tools.

Social History (TB3209)

Netting tool.

Social History (TB3211)

Netting tool.

Social History (TB3324)

Netting tool.

Social History (Tc2223)

Brewing funnel, coopered.

Social History (Td1318)

Slasher

Social History (Td1320)

Hay knife

Social History (TD1590.1)

Skewer

Social History (Td1590.2)

Skewer

Social History (Td1815)

Scythe

Social History (Td1891)

Steelyard

Social History (TD3170)

pitch fork with ash handle and two steel prongs

Social History (0211.TSH)

Hoe or scraper with long wooden handle. Blade slightly offset and partly damaged. Remnants of red paint on top end of handle from original registration number?

Social History (Tb2349)

Bottle of Butler's Gripe Drench for animal treatement. William Butler, chemist, Old Market

Social History (TD2683.1)

Sack from T Lucas, Kingswood, ruskit maker

Social History (TD2683.2)

Sack from T Lucas, Kingswood, ruskit maker