Social History (TD2480)

1930s child's arm chair. Upholstered with figured design.

Social History (0330.TSH)

Silk postcard with embroidery showing ‘1918’ made up of flags of Allied countries, including American flag, with lettering reading ‘Souvenir from France’. Message on back reads ‘Happy New Year’. Addressed to Kit(?) from Albert. First World War.

Social History (T990)

Turned wooden constable's staff with brass head with brass knob on the end. Bearing an inscription. 'W R 1832 St James Precints No. 7'

Social History (TB2530)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The old graveyard and St Johns Arch, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A general view of the churchyard at right, with the Arch visable in the distance. A man stands in the foreground, centre left. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2531)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Johns Arch, Bristol. Destroyed Mar 17th 1911" near bottom left corner, in white. A view showing the arch being demolished from the top down, with seven workmen standing on top of the arch, looking down at the photographer. In the foreground at right is a wooden wheel barrow, and at left is the shadowy image of a young boy. Series no. 564 printed at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TC5605)

Red and white cotton handkerchief. Red centre and border with red dots on white border with " Pour le Rouge" written in black on the border. In cellophane packet. Print of lady applying lipstick and " The cosmetic handkerchief" written in white print.

Social History (TD3317)

This is a typical small portable range probably made by a Scottish manufacturer.

Social History (ECMAG.3815)

Poster dated 1829 for an auction on St Helena. Facsimile- probably a copy of a copy of the original. 'TO BE SOLD & LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION/ On MONDAY the 18th of MAY, 1829, UNDER THE TREES./ FOR SALE, THE THREE FOLLOWING SLAVES....'.

Social History (TA1995)

Woman's skirt. Worn by donors mother who was married in 1891

Social History (TC3911)

Rayon dress in green and white stripe pattern with red floral motif. Self belt. Left side zip fastening.

Social History (TC3912)

Printed rayon dress- red, blue and grey on white. Side fastening. Cap sleeves. Belt missing.

Social History (T9023)

Stirrer for table-top butter churn

Social History (T8258)

Pair of red knitted cuffs trimmed with white beads.

Social History (TA6621)

Social History (TC419)

Social History (T7025)

Social History (TA950)

Oil lamp.

Social History (TD1486)

Candle lamp.

Social History (T9000)

Tinder box with flint inside.

Social History (TD2685)

Social History (TD2684)

Wooden base.

Social History (TD1226)

Rushlight holder.

Social History (TD1227)

Rushlight holder.

Social History (Ta1981)

Three legged pot/ crock. Copper-alloy.

Social History (TA3763)

Candlelight holder.

Social History (T7173)

Cooper's Bushing Tool used for cutting the hole and flange in cask bung staves, late 19th century. The hole and flange is cut in the cashed of the cask stave and the bush is held in place by 4 rivets. This type of bush was very largely used up to 1960s when it was suspended.

Social History (TC420.3)

Apothecaries' weight made of steel. Marked with the weight on both sides. One of a set of four.

Social History (TC1271)

Black net bonnet veil.

Social History (TC1379)

Rectangular metal holder curved at both shirt sides to hold the inscribed piece of bakelite (?). Loop on the upper edge through which to pass a ribbon/strap for attachment to the wearer. Cream bakelite (early plastic) slab slots into the metal holder. Has inscription.

Social History (T8276)

engravers and copperplate printers. J. and T.Price. 17 Broad Street, Bristol

Social History (TC2217)

Badge Obverse inscribed: City Museum and Art Gallery. Brass badge with red print.

Social History (T358)

Apothecary's balance and weight in black box.

Social History (TD2723/4)

Black and white printed postcard, untitled. An exterior view of Northumberland House, Durdham Down, Bristol. A neo-Gothic building with ivy growing up the walls. White borders. Postally unused. One of eight postcards originally contained within a light brown envelope with "Pictorial Post Cards of Northumberland House, Durdham Down, Bristol" printed on the front (TD2723/1).

Social History (TD572)

Toy/ miniature model of a hippopotamus of composite material; painted in naturalistic brown; in a standing position with mouth agape.

Social History (TC3932)

1960-1970 striped tricel dress in black, brown and maroon. False pockets at dropped waist with knife pleated skirt.

Social History (TA2636)

Part of a doll's tea service.

Social History (BCFCgifs)

Seven GIF files made by Bristol City Football Club and used on social media and match day screens when players scored goals

Social History (TD6760)

Royal Marines Officer's tunic. Red jacket with epaulettes. Half lining. Prick stitched padding over chest. Most of the buttons match, and have an image of an anchor on, but there are different buttons (with a globe) on the collar.

Social History (TD6761)

Pair of gaiters. Cream coloured. Possibly Light Infantry.

Social History (TD6762)

Cream coloured breeches. Plush. Full front opening. Metal buckles at the leg (not sewn on). A 'Serpentine Streamers' label and wrapper was found in the pocket (so they were probably used as fancy dress after their original use as livery).