Social History (td5878)

Chocolate mug with marshmallows on top and held together with a plastic stirrer. Wrapped in plastic with a blue ribbon. Label says "Indulgent Hot Chocolate Stirrer".

Social History (td5875)

Small Guilberts Chocolate box. Front is black, botton is orange. Filled with 8 chocolate creams.

Social History (TD5874)

Guilberts Chocolate Box, empty. Brown and gold decoration on fron. Back is black with gold writing. Box on frotn and back states "Chinese young stem ginger in plain chocolate" and "Guilberts EST. Since 1910". Ingredients also listed on back.

Social History (TB2351)

Social History (TB2352)

Social History (TD4779)

'The Bristol & West Tower' textile artwork on wooden stockman style mannequin. Takes the form of a partially constructed garment, featuring two differently printed textiles, inspired by the old and new Bristol & West buildings. Much of the fabric is pinned in place, and the edges are unfinished. there is also part of a paper dress 'pattern' fixed to the right shoulder, bearing information about the building.

Social History (TD1381)

Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee fabric, on a roll, 1887.

Social History (Tb3445)

Striped cotton covered bustle, c1870.

Social History (TC3815)

1930s day dress in synthetic silk(?). Long sleeved dress in pale pink with red and black abstract print. Frill at collar and down asymmetric false front opening with three red fixed buttons. Matching belt.

Social History (0319.TSH)

Spare rationing order card, made out to F. W. Beales, 82 Chesterfiled Road, St Andrews, Bristol. Butter and sugar retailer listed as B. G. Read, 210 Lawrence Hill, Bristol. First World War. One of several ration books in collection for people at this address (see related records).

Social History (0320.TSH)

Spare rationing order card, made out to Emily Kendall, 82 Chesterfiled Road, St Andrews, Bristol. Butter and sugar retailer listed as B. G. Read, 210 Lawrence Hill, Bristol. First World War. One of several ration books in collection for people at this address (see related records).

Social History (0322.TSH)

Spare rationing order card, made out to Geoffrey Beales, 82 Chesterfiled Road, St Andrews, Bristol. Butter and sugar retailer listed as B. G. Read, 210 Lawrence Hill, Bristol. First World War. One of several ration books in collection for people at this address (see related records).

Social History (0324.TSH)

Spare rationing order card, made out to Sidel(?) Beales, 82 Chesterfiled Road, St Andrews, Bristol. Butter and sugar retailer listed as B. G. Read, 210 Lawrence Hill, Bristol. First World War. One of several ration books in collection for people at this address (see related records).

Social History (0326.TSH)

Printed prayer book in Austrian, with black leather cover. Handwritten note inside: ‘Found on an Austrian soldier killed in the attack June 15th 1918’.

Social History (0325.9.TSH)

‘Soldier’s Demobilization Account’ statement for A. H. Room. Lists soldier’s earnings and savings. Total £28/15s/11d. Dated 09/02/1919. Part of set of certificates and documents relating to demobilization of Albert Henry Room after the First World War, recorded as part numbers (0325.1-9 TSH). See Notes tab for information on A. H. Room.

Social History (0323.TSH)

Spare rationing order card, made out to William Beales, 82 Chesterfiled Road, St Andrews, Bristol. Butter and sugar retailer listed as B. G. Read, 210 Lawrence Hill, Bristol. First World War. One of several ration books in collection for people at this address (see related records).

Social History (0315.TSH)

First World War ration book made out to Mr Walter Robert Seal, 2 Glena Avenue, Knowle, Bristol.

Social History (0317.TSH)

First World War child's ration book made out to Irene Beales, 82 Chesterfiled Road, St Andrews, Bristol. Dated 01/11/1918. One of several ration books in collection for people at this address (see related records).

Social History (TB2470)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Clifton Suspension Bridge from Ashton Meadows" along bottom edge, in white. A view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the distance, seen from Ashton Meadows. View nicely framed with trees in the foreground. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2472)

Black and white postcard, titled "View of Clifton from New Bridge, Ashton" at top left corner, in black. A general view of Hotwells and Clifton, with the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the distance. Pencilled on the reverse is, "before the tobacco warehouse was built". Postally unused.

Social History (TD561.1)

Jacket, part of threee piece woman's suit of black twill woven wool or mixture fabric consisting of double breasted jacket, mini skirt (TD561.2) and trousers (TD561.3), Circa 1967. The jacket is very fitted with a v neck line. The front is cut with panel seams whilst the back has the panel seams, but also a wide box pleat (stitched in at the waist) giving more movement. The jacket has wide lapels, a wide collar and a set of three black and gold plastic buttons. The jacket fastens with two buttons - the lower left black and gold button and a hidden interior button (on the right side). The other 5 gold and black buttons aren't functional (decoration). The full length sleeves are made of two pieces of the woollen material and there is a mock belt made of the same material that is just visible from the front (doesn't wrap around the entire coat). Inside the jacket is lined with black rayon. There is an internal button and two labels. One is the makers label printed onto fabric in blue, yellow and white stating: "KELLY SUITS & SPORTSWEAR, LONDON WEST ONE." The other is a personal machine embroidered name label in red with the name "Susan C. Barker".

Social History (TD2723/8)

Black and white printed postcard, untitled. An exterior view of the gatehouse (?) of Northumberland House, Durdham Down. 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 (T9643)

Flintlock pistol tinderlighter. English, unsigned. Brass box-lock frame with oval section pan, the forward section formed with box-like compartment for tinder, with a hinged door on the right hand side. Engraved overall, the box-lock frame with trophies of arms. Brass baluster turned candle sconce to front left side, and 2-pronged stand attached to front of tinder compartment. Iron flintlock components (cock, frizzen, trigger and guard). Walnut slab-sided stock. 1800

Social History (T9207)

Wrought iron rush-light holder and candle holder on circular wooden base.

Social History (TA3681)

Cast copper-lead alloy skillet. It has a cipher on the side and triangular design on the handle. Only one of the legs is original.

Social History (TD1269)

Sepia printed postcard, titled "St Mary's Church, Redcliffe, Bristol" at top left corner, in brown. An exterior view of St Mary Redcliffe Church. A sign that reads, "Hairdressing Saloon" can be seen in the foreground at left. Postally unused.

Social History (TD4629)

Glass plate negative of Bristol street, pre war, showing High Street and the Dutch House.

Social History (TD4630)

Glass plate negative of Bristol street, pre war, showing Bristol streets, possibly bottom of Christmas steps?

Social History (TD4631)

Glass plate negative of Bristol street, pre war, showing Bristol streets, Potter Townsend & Co, Stock Brokers.

Social History (TD4632)

Glass plate negative of Bristol street, pre war, showing Bristol streets: the George Hotel.

Social History (TC987)

Long Evening dress, high waisted. Bodice of white rayon with white nylon net overlay. White net and nylon georgette short puffed sleeves. Skirt is a mustard /green colour made of moiré silk. Lined with white rayon. Trimmed at the bottom with 2 rows of lace, like that on the bodice. The trim that separates the white bodice from the mustard skirt (under the bust) is a strip of white velvet encased in two rows of wavy gold braid. The white velvet strip forms a bow at the front of the dress, underneath a posy of lily of the valley flowers. There is a zip fastening at the back.

Social History (Ta2877)

Doll's tea service.

Social History (TD7024)

'NATIONAL SKATING ASSOCIATION 1974' fabric badge.

Social History (TD7025)

'NATIONAL SKATING ASSOCIATION 1975' fabric badge.

Social History (TD7026)

'NATIONAL SKATING ASSOCIATION 1979' fabric badge.

Social History (TD7027)

1980 Lake Placid Olympics blazer fabric badge/ patch. 'GREAT BRITAIN LAKE PLACID 1980'.

Social History (TD7030)

Black and white photograph of Robin Cousins with ice skating trophies.

Social History (TD7031)

Black and white photograph. Robin Cousins with coach Pam Davies in Bristol with his first national title- British Novice Champonships, 1969.

Social History (TD2018.1)

Jacket, part of two piece ladies skirt suit. Late 1960's ,early 1970's. Polyester/cotton mix. White circles on a red background. The circles are edged with black lines to give a 'sketch' effect. Size 42. The jacket has a high rounded neckline and is fairly long. There are four darts in the back of the jacket, two under the arms and two running vertical from the height of the shoulder blades down to the hem. Jacket is in excellent condition. It is partly lined inside, but only to beneath the bust line. The lining is made of polyester. There are 6 self covered white buttons at the front that run down the centre of the piece. The Jacket measures 560mm in length. No label.

Social History (TD2018.2)

Skirt, part of two piece ladies skirt suit. Late 1960's ,early 1970's. Polyester/cotton mix. White circles on a red background. The circles are edged with black lines to give a 'sketch' effect. Size 42. Knee-length pencil skirt with centre back kick pleat. There is a waistband, fastening at centre back with a white metal zip (200m). Above the zip there are two hook and eye clasps (though one is broken) and a popper to fasten. The skirt is lined with a white polyester like fabric. It has four darts at the back (at waist height) and two at the front (at waist height). The hem of the skirt is coming down due to wear / age and so is visible from the outside. The skirt is 610mm in length