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Ford Safety Glasses

A pair of pink lady's safety glasses from the Ford Factory, Leamington Spa. Pink glasses were ordered especially for the women who worked at the company and this pair belonged to Jackie Cameron. The glasses ...

Hat

A coachman's triangular shaped, black felt hat with a black bow to one side.

Leamington Spa. Funeral of Inspector Edwards

Funeral of Inspector Edwards, Leamington Spa. 1920s

Old Man and Donkey

This is a collage of fabric, watercolour, ink and charcoal on paper depicting an old postman with his donkey and was made by George Smart in 1833. An inscription on the reverse reads 'G. Smart, Artist ...

Old Man and Donkey

This is a collage of fabric, watercolour, ink and charcoal on paper depicting an old postman with his donkey and was made by George Smart in 1833. An inscription on the reverse reads 'G. Smart, Artist ...

Population explosion

This is a patchwork on canvas showing a woman in bed, with seven young babies wrapped beside her. It is made from scraps of cloth by Elizabeth Allen, who made a series of collages that with a serious ...

Postman whirligig - detail of head

This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...

Postman whirligig - front

This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...

Postman whirligig - side

This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...

Pottergate, Richmond, Yorkshire - detail of figure

This is a detail of an oil painting on canvas depicting a streetscene in Richmond, Yorkshire. This is Harry Pickall, private postman to the Marquis of Zetland in 1847 when this picture was painted by ...

Rag Doll

This little sailor doll, made of velvet, is by the Norah Wellings factory. Norah Wellings began work with the Chad Valley Company, but set up in business on her own in the 1920's. Sailor dolls like ...

Regent Garage Overall

A light blue mechanic's overall, which belonged to the Regent Garage. On the front it has two badges, one saying 'Service' in blue lettering and the other saying 'Regent' in yellow lettering with a crown ...

Scarf

This is a grey, green and burgundy striped scarf with a Women's Voluntary Service label.

Soldier, sailor and postman whirligigs

These three whirligigs - a sailor, a soldier and a postman, are British and date from the early 20th century. The term 'whirligig' comes from 'gig', meaning a whipping top, and can be used to describe ...

The Cock Fight

This is an oil painting on canvas depicting a cock fight. Although cock fighting was made illegal in 1849, fights continued, particularly in remote places. This painting suggests the universiality of ...

The Cock Fight - detail of policeman

This is a detail of the policeman in the top right corner of an oil painting on canvas depicting a cock fight. Although cock fighting was made illegal in 1849, fights continued, particularly in remote ...

Tie, Automotive Products

This tie was worn by employees at Automotive Products, Leamington Spa. The tie has a beige silk lining and yellow embroidered motifs. 'A. P. / Leamington F.C.' is embroidered on the front of the tie.

Women's Voluntary Service

An A-line double breasted coat, fitted at the waist with a collar and wide lapels. It has two inset pockets and six large plain buttons. There are two badges of right sleeve: "WRVS" and "Hampshire". The ...