Social History (TC1571)

c1927 evening dress made from silver lame brocade of biege and black. Tunic style cut with three layered effect at the front (skirt) and two layer straight hanging back, waterfall drape on left side. Bodice has bar straps and the dress is sleeveless, with a square neckline at the front and scoop neckline at the back. The dress is embellished with a beaded applique flower shape on the right of the bodice at the front and on the left hip securing the waterfall draoe. The bodice decoration has long hanging strands of beads. The beads are silver spheres, diamante studs and white bugle beads. The dress fastens with hooks and eyes and press studs under the left arm, the lining fastens likewise. Shoulder to hem 114cm, shoulder to hem of drap 141cm.

Social History (TD4314)

Aluminium, horn-like stethescope

Social History (T931)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass ring on handle.

Social History (TA3100)

Black and white postcard, being a reproduction of an engraving (?), titled "Old houses in front of the Mulberry Tree Tavern, Broad Street" along bottom edge, in black lettering. Scene depicted is a set of old timber-framed buildings on Broad Street. Two signs can be read, "J.W. Turpin, improved accr books" and below this "Parrys boot & shoe warehouse". Series no. 35 printed at top left corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (T974)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head. Bearing an inscription: 'Trinity Ward 1803'

Social History (T975)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head. Bearing an inscription: 'J * M 1766 St James No. 10'

Social History (T976)

Constable's staff with brass head and turned wood handle painted black. Bearing an inscription: 'G III R All Saints Ward'

Social History (T977)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head with a knob at the end. Bearing an inscription under a Royal Crown: 'W IV R R B 1831'

Social History (T985)

Wooden constable's staff painted black with gold and red decoration with a turned handle. With a gold crown at the top and an unidentified coat of arms underneath with a Royal cypher and inscription. ' G IV R Mayor of [?]'

Social History (T970)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head and brass knob on the end. Bearing an inscription under a Royal Crown: 'G III R 9 St James's Ward 1818 J B C C'

Social History (T1012)

Pair of green/gold satin court shoes with small Louis heels. Late 19th century

Social History (T991)

Turned wooden constable's staff, with ribbed handle. Shaft is painted black with a Royal cypher and an unidentified coat of arms. Inscribed: G R III

Social History (TD5202)

Commemorative tea towel to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. 'WESTMINSTER ABBEY/ LONDON/ 29 APRIL 2011/ Design by Maria Holmer Dahlgren for Formation Collection. Limited Edition. Made in Great Britain.' Features an image of a tree with 'W' a heart and a 'K' inscribed on the trunk. 2 birds sit on a branch, eating a worm which has formed a heart shape between them. Shop labels show that it was originally £12.00, reduced to £6.00 later. Linen union.

Social History (T979)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head and brass knob at the end.

Social History (T981)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head with brass knob on the end. Bearing an inscription.

Social History (T9606)

Hanging iron rushlight and candle holder.

Social History (T971)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head. Bearing an inscription under Royal Crown. G III R St Thomas Ward 1822 J G C C

Social History (T972)

Tdurned wooden constable's staff with brass head. Bearing an inscription under the Royal Crown. 'W IV R All Saints Ward'

Social History (T973)

Tdurned wooden constable's staff with brass head. Bearing an inscription under the Royal Crown. 'W IV R All Saints Ward'

Social History (Ta2479)

Flared earthenware cream coloured pan.

Social History (T969)

Iron steelyard with weight.

Social History (TC913)

Root chopper with cast iron handle on one side. Painted red interior. With Maker's plate marked with a crest ('H Bamford & Sons Uttoxeter Improved No 1012 Coil Cake Breaker') and another plate bearing an inscription ('Bristol Iron Works, Bristol').

Social History (T8590)

Wrought iron on three-legged base.

Social History (TB2367)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Tailors Court, Broad St., Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A view of the houses on Tailors Court, with barrels lying on their sides, in the middle distance, on the cobbled street. In the foreground at left is the entrance to the Tailor's Hall. Broad white space at right edge. Postally unused.

Social History (T922)

Framed sampler, worked by Elizabeth Paul. Dated 1817

Social History (TD5746)

Cardboard box with full lid with postcard image of Clifton Promenade - Souvenir of Royal Agricultural Show, Bristol, July 1913 - for Fry's chocolates

Social History (TC1682)

Glass milk bottle with red transfer

Social History (TA2956)

Real photo postcard showing the entrance gates to "Clifton Zoo". Early motor-car in centre foreground with several people in Edwardian dress nearby, one woman stands beside a perambulator at far left. Titled along bottom edge in white lettering. Postally unused.

Social History (TB4068)

Art Deco comb case with comb; plastic-imitation tortoiseshell pocket comb; case is black neyon lined with coarse white cotton; metal band accross top; front of case is decorated with lozenge-shaped Art Deco motif in red, silver and black plastic and silver fabric.

Social History (TD1609.5)

Hand mirror. Part of dressing table set containing tray (.1), and three containers (.2, .3, .4). Halex trademark. 'Made in England'. Imitation tortoiseshell. Owner, Mrs Davis, lived in Fishponds, Bristol. 1930-40s.

Social History (T2011)

Brass; saucer with adjustable holder. Sheet brass with push up device to eject the candle stump.

Social History (OH990), Interview with Ellen aged 14 - Youth (Bristol for the Record)

Digital recording containing interview with Ellen aged 14 recorded in 2022 as part of a project by BCfm Radio, in partnership with M Shed called ‘Bristol For The Record. Ellen talks about Youth in Bristol. [Oral History]

Social History (T929)

Marsella work baby's cap. Quilted linen. Edges bound with linen tape.

Social History (T932)

Turned wooden constable's staff, Bristol.

Social History (T933)

Turned wooden constable's staff painted dark green, Bristol.

Social History (T934)

Turned wooden constable's staff made of mahogany, Bristol.

Social History (T935)

Turned mahogany constable's staff, Bristol.

Social History (T936)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass ring around handle, Bristol.

Social History (T937)

Turned wooden constable's staff with traces of red paint, Bristol.

Social History (T938)

Turned wooden constable's staff with plain cross-hatching on handle, Bristol. Probably a special constable's staff.