Social History (TA3401)

Pierced and carved ivory brisé fan with central circular design. Oriental (possibly Chinese) ivory sticks held by cream satin ribbon.

Social History (TA3403)

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

Social History (TA3408)

European fan, brise, ivory sticks with toothed straight ends, held by cream silk ribbon. Central medallion painted in gouache with three figures in classical costumes (possibly Dido, Achilles and Aeneas in a cave). Pivot of mother of pearl and metal.

Social History (TA3409)

Ivory brisé fan, pierced and carved. Oriental (possibly Chinese) fan held by cream ribbon.

Social History (TA3410)

Ivory brisé fan with possibly the words “L’amitiéno isunis”?

Social History (TA1840)

Wooden carved/pierced brisé fan with yellow silk tassel.

Social History (TA1843)

Mother of pearl brisé fan. Mother of pearl sticks carved with Chinese (Oriental) designs held by pink ribbon.

Social History (TA3411)

Ivory brisé fan in metal filigree. European fan, silver sticks with ribbon missing. Rounded tapered sticks with symmetrical arabesque and vertical flower motifs in filigree. Silver pivot and filigree hanger.

Social History (TA3413)

Ivory brisé fan with monogrammed medallion - "A F W". Craved and pierced ivory sticks held with cream ribbon.

Social History (TA3414)

Small carved ivory brisé fan with uncarved central plain medallion.

Social History (TA3415)

Carved ivory brisé fan with central medallion and two floral designs either side.

Social History (TA3416)

Ivory brisk fan with central medallion and carved animals to the tops of the sticks. Oriental (possibly Chinese) held with cream ribbon.

Social History (TA3412)

Ivory brisé fan. Oriental (possibly Chinese) carved and pierced ivory sticks held with white ribbon.

Social History (TA1837)

Folding fan. Painted horn brisé fan with gilding. Oriental style design. Lacquered in black and gold.

Social History (TA1828)

Large silk gauze with painted birds on the leaf, white painted wooden sticks with embossed silver floral design and silk braid tassel. Scalloped cut top edge.

Social History (TA1838)

Painted gauze leaf fan with spangles on wooden sticks. Grey leaf painted in gouache and metallics. Silvered sticks and guard. Celluloid and metal pivot, rolled brass hanger.

Social History (TA1841)

European fan in spangled silk gauze fan edged with silk braid. Pierced and gilded bone sticks and guards. Spangles of gold and silver arranged in elaborate festoon pattern. Mother of pearl and metal pivot and brass hanger.

Social History (TA3423)

Silk gauze with painted floral design and spangles between the sticks, sticks are shaped and embossed silver and cream design. Lace trim to top edge of leaf. European fan. Chrome pivot and chrome hanger

Social History (TA1839)

Oriental (possibly Japanese) fan in brown kid leather leaf on wooden sticks and guards. Sticks lacquered in brown and gold.

Social History (TA2201)

Painted paper leaf with carved and colourful ivory guards and sticks.Painted leaf of a musical scene and landscape. European fan.

Social History (TA5961)

Oriental, painted folding fan. Pale yellow leaf on wooden sticks and guards. Leaf speckled with gold.

Social History (TA2065)

China dollwith brown human hair wig; composition limbs. Blue glass eyes which close. Dressed in blue and white striped dress and bonnet. Known as Emily Sims. Belonged to donor c.1907.

Social History (TA2064)

Doll with composition head and limbs, wearing a brown wig. Grey galss eyes. Dressed in a grey silk dress and bonnet with purple ribbon sash. Belonged to donor and said to have been purchased from Old Market (see record card). c.1907.

Social History ( TA6029)

Portia- doll. Dressed in a red dress, red velvet gown and a red velvet hat. Brown hair, brown glass eyes and painted facial features.

Social History (TD5422)

White cotton pennant flags stapled onto long length of same. Each flag has been handwritten on in different coloured pens, with messages of thanks and good wishes. Completed o the last day of the Pierian Centre before closing. The Pierian Centre was founded by June Burrough in 2002 as a centre for training and self-development. It closed in December 2011 by which point it had become a focus for community development.

Social History (TD1363)

Steel wick trimmers with pan on one blade to catch the trimmings. For trimming the wicks of paraffin lamps. From 'The Elms' on Bath Road, Brislington.

Social History (TD5435.2)

Tin box containing hand held fire extinguisher comprising two metal cylinders with separate handle and trigger (TD5435.1) for self assembly. 'ANTIFYRE / THE PISTOL EXTINGUISHER (REG)' is marked on a black and gold metal label attached to the lid of the box. Two additional screws and nuts are included in the box, along with drill tool, these may or may not be part of the kit. Issued to Charles Henry Taylor of Fishponds, Redfield and Kingswood, a Fire Watcher and Air Raid warden during WWII.

Social History (TD5435.1)

Hand held fire extinguisher comprising two metal cylinders with separate handle and trigger, contained in a tin box (TD5435.2) for self assembly. 'ANTIFYRE / THE PISTOL EXTINGUISHER (REG)' is clearly marked in a gold and red cartouche on one cylinder piece, and repeated on a black and gold metal label attached to the lid of the box. Two additional screws and nuts are included in the box, along with drill tool, these may or may not be part of the kit. Issued to Charles Henry Taylor of Fishponds, Redfield and Kingswood, a Fire Watcher and Air Raid warden during WWII.

Social History (TD4316)

Chromium plated cartridge syringe in rectangular card box

Social History (TD6964.2)

Man's dressing gown, dark blue, corduroy. Used at Frencahy Hospital when it was a World War 2 hospital.

Social History (TC780)

Doll. Probably German made porcelain (head, arms and feet). Body is made from stuffed cloth. Early 20th century. Matt glaze head and limbs. Doll belonged to donor's sister. Wearing a white dress.

Social History ( TA1461)

Miniature doll dressed as a farmer with a bowler hat, red and white stripped waistcoat with a tailcoat. Dressed in Eastville, Bristol c.1850.

Social History (TB3818)

Doll made from wax with eyes that open/close. Dressed in velvet and brocade frock - partly damaged. Black boots, blonde hair, white bloomers. English. c. 1880. Said to be a talking doll.

Social History (TA6117)

Doll wearing Welsh costume from Pembrokeshire. Made from wax. Tall black hat. Lace cap. Holding a child. Brown check skirt. Beige shirt. Red check shawl. Leather and wood clogs. Child wearing red and white striped dress.

Social History (TA6035)

Doll - Guernsey. Wearing a black patterned skirt. Red and white striped apron. Lace cap. Carrying a basket, knitting and a metal jug.

Social History (TA6118)

Doll - Welsh - from Pemrokeshire. Made from wax. Tall black hat. Lace cap. Red skirt. brown and white check shirt and matching shawl. Leather and wood clogs. Holding knitting. Face damaged.

Social History (TA6037)

Doll wearing Welsh costume. Wax head, Black skirt. Blue and white checked apron. Tweed shawl with basket. Lace cap.

Social History (TA6039)

Doll wearing Irish costume. Brown courderoy trousers, blue jacket, light blue waistcoat and black hat.

Social History (TA6038)

Doll wearing Scottish soldier costume. Wearing kilt, red jacket, highland bonnet made from feathers.

Social History (TA956)

Doll - model of Queen Victoria. Dressed in black satin and velvet with white lace veil. Modelled from barbola wax and dressed by the donor's sister, Mrs Elizabeth Lowell-Griffin. c.1950-6. On wooden stand.