Afternoon Waitress' Apron
Black satin apron with a small bib and small pocket. There is green, brown, pink and yellow embroidery round the bottom, on the bib and on the pocket, depicting roses. There is lace edging on the bib. ...
Amber beads, large
A group of larger amber beads found in Grave 10. Amber is fossilised tree sap and probably would have come from the Baltic Sea area.
AD 550 - AD 600
Amber beads, small
A group of small amber beads found in a grave. Amber is fossilised tree sap and probably would have come from the Baltic Sea area.
AD 550 - AD600
Ankle Boots
These size five ankle boots, produced from kid leather, belonged to local author George Eliot.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton district, ...
Anklet
This is a metal anklet from the Malay Peninsula. It is decorated with lines and flowers in deep relief. The anklet is one of a pair that were worn by Malay women.
Anklet
This is a metal anklet from the Malay Peninsula. It is decorated with lines and flowers in deep relief. The anklet is one of a pair that were worn by Malay women.
Anklet
This oval shaped anklet is from Bengal in India. It is made of a heavy gold-coloured metal. The anklet has a raised, circular decoration.
Anklet
This anklet is from Bengal in India. It is made of a heavy silver-coloured metal, and has a hinge. The anklet has applied decoration of flowers and circles.
Anklet
This small anklet is from Bengal in India. It is made of a silver-coloured metal. The anklet is decoratied with a moulded diamond pattern, and has a small knob on the outside.
Anklet
This oval shaped anklet is from Bengal in India. It is made of a heavy metal. The anklet has a raised, circular decoration.
Antler Cone
The use of this antler cone is uncertain. It may have been a pendant. Alternatively, it could have been a symbolic amulet, perhaps to encourage fertility, or even a miniature drinking horn.
AD 410 ...
Apron
A Victorian black silk and lace apron, c.1870. There is lace detail to the bib and pocket.
Apron
A delicate white muslin over-apron with a hook and eye fastening at the back. There is embroidery along the hem and sides with a lace trim to the hem.
Apron
A white cotton apron with lace edging. It has woven vertical stripes and satin ties at the edges.
Apron
A beige linen full length apron with a bib. There is a cotton loop around the neck which ties around the waist. 'Bellot' is embroidered in blue on the bib.
Armlet
This ornamental armlet is made from carved wood. It was worn by Haussa Muslims in West Africa.
Armlet
This ornamental armlet is made from carved wood. It was worn by Haussa Muslims in West Africa.
Armlet
This ornamental armlet is made from carved wood. It was worn by Haussa Muslims in West Africa.