Waistcoat
A men's waistcoat which is made of white silk with multicoloured floral embroidery covering the garment. There is also floral embroidery on the buttons.
Waistcoat
A yellow silk long waistcoat with floral embroidery along the edges and pocket flaps. The buttons are covered in floral detail, c.1770.
Waistcoat
A white silk waistcoat with floral embroidery along the front and pocket edges. Embroidered buds cover the front.
Waistcoat
A waistcoat with a tapestry type front of multi-coloured flowers against a black background. It has a beige lining and black back.
Waistcoat
Victorian or Edwardian Gentleman's waistcoat. Braided front edges and edge of pockets. Five button holes and one fob watch chain. Four covered buttons (one is missing). Back worsted with obvious alterations: ...
Waistcoat worn by John Thackery
A large embroidered cream satin waistcoat, with brown and yellow motifs and flowers. There is lace edging to the hem and pockets. It was worn by John Thackery when he was presented to Queen Victoria, ...
Wallet
Purple velvet presentation wallet. It contains a handkerchief (M4769.2012.1.2) and a fabric badge (M4769.2012.1.3). A metal Czechoslovak badge is attached to the cover with a faded red, white and blue ...
Warwickshire Civil Defence Badge
Dark blue fabric Warwickshire Civil Defence badge. The badge is square shaped and is embroidered in gold coloured thread with "WARWICKSHIRE CIVIL DEFENCE" and the bear and ragged staff. It belonged to ...
Weaving Sample
An example of weaving, from Bunana Island, c.1921-1924.
Wedding Dress
A cream satin wedding dress, with a full length skirt and long sleeves. There is a cream lace edging to the bodice, collar and cuffs, 1915.
Wedding Dress
This wedding dress was worn at a ceremony in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, in around 1890. It is made of cream silk with an embroidered lace overlay. The sleeves and collar are encrusted with beads and ...
Wedding Dress Skirt Attachment
Wedding dress skirt attachment with plaited silk bow decoration. Lace trim underneath edge and raw edge at top. All lined with satinised cotton.
Wedding Garland
Wedding hairband worn by Alma Ramsey at her wedding to Dick Hosking in 1930. The hairband is covered in cream silk and decorated with artificial whie flowers and foliage.
Wedding Slipper
A cream satin wedding slipper, with a medium sized heel. There is a rosette style ruff with a rectangular gold buckle at the front. This slipper was worn by the donor's mother at her wedding c.1874 and ...
Wedding Slipper
A cream satin wedding slipper, with a medium sized heel. There is a rosette style ruff with a rectangular gold buckle at the front. This slipper was worn by the donor's mother at her wedding c.1874 and ...
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 ...
Women's Voluntary Service Arm Band
This grey, felt arm band is from the Women's Voluntary Service.
Women's Voluntary Service Civil Defence Felt Badge
This grey, felt badge with burgundy embroidery is from the Women's Voluntary Service.