Christening Shawl
A christening shawl made from a cream material with hand embroidered cream silk. There are flowers on one half only. The edging is in cream silk and there is a knotted fringe, c.1880.
Christening Veil
A face or head veil for a child's christening. it is a piece of cream coloured net edged with curves and circles in embroidery thread, c.1880.
Civil Defence Badge
Dark blue felt Civil Defence badge. The badge is circular and is embroidered in gold coloured thread with a crown and "CD" below. It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath ...
Civil Defence Corps Felt Badge
This dark green, felt badge is from the Civil Defence Corp. It is embroidered with a lion and crown, and the legend: 'Civil Defence Corps'.
Civil Defence Long Service Medal
Civil Defence Long Service medal that belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. In 1938 he qualified as an Air Raid Precautions ...
Civil Defence Long Service Medal Box
Presentation box for the Civil Defence Long Service medal that belonged to Arthur James Smith. The box is blue with a satin lining, which is printed with the Royal Mint coat of arms. Arthur James Smith ...
Civil Defence Long Service Ribbon
Civil Defence Long Service ribbon. The ribbon is blue with yellow, red and green stripes. It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington ...
Cloak
A silk taffeta cloak which has a green-grey outside with a pink lining. The cloak has a large hood with ribbons for fastening at the neck, c.1820.
Cloak
A red velvet cloak from the Victoran period. The edges and collar are fringed with thick red silk tassles, c. 1880-1890.
Cloth
An Indian cloth, from Allahabad, which is possibly a curtain. The cloth is a folded piece of red fabric which is painted with flowers.
Cloth
Folded purple fabric, from India, with a painted floral design in green. The paint has caused the cloth to stick together.
Cloth Case
Padded cloth case made from silk and edged with cream coloured cord. There is a ribbon attached to the bottom for fastening. The case is decorated with applied roses and foliage and "SOUVENIR FROM FRANCE" ...
Coal Miners' Strike Banner
A red protest banner with yellow lettering that reads 'COLE NOT DOLE'. It was made by a Leamington based women's group in support of the Miners' Strike of 1984-85. The group were based at 'The Other Branch' ...
Coat
A lady's long black coat with a ruffled collar and tucked cuffs, c.1922-1926. It was worn to accompany a day dress, donor reference number M3305.1975.1.
Coat
A child's cream fur fabric coat with woollen lining. The coat has three buttons at the front, silk ties around neck and a large collar.
Cockade
Black papier mache coachman's cockade, with a fluted oval rosette and a fluted fan shape beneath. A black ribbon is tied across the top. This item dates to the early twentieth century.
Collar
A black lace collar with gold edging. The collar has coloured embroidery in purple, burgundy and gold.
Collar
A white lace collar, square in shape. It has white net with lace edging.