Nuneaton. Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales
Edward, Prince of Wales, visiting Hall and Phillip's hat factory, Nuneaton. 1934
Overcoat Chain
Decorative chain for an overcoat. This was donated as part of a larger collection of items from Hall & Son tailors, Leamington Spa.
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts a Durrie, or tailor, sewing fabric.
Paper Bag
This paper bag is from The Enterprise Outfitting Warehouse, of Regent Street, Leamington Spa.
Parcel
Cardboard postal box with postal label addressed to Messrs Blacklee Bros, 19 Gold St, Northampton from Ed. Stilwell, 25 & 26 Barbican, London EC1. It is postmarked and has a purple stamp dated 1940. This ...
Pins
A set of seven pins with spaces for three more.
Postcard
A blank postcard headed with details of Hall & Son Tailors, Leamington Spa.
Prickle Wheel
Tailors use prickle wheels to prepare thick fabrics for sewing. The prickle wheel is run across the fabric which leaves a line of holes that sewing needles can easily pass through.
This prickle wheel ...
Rugby. Mr H.S. Salter
Mr H S Salter, in business as a tailor at 8, School Street from 1902 to 1923. His private address was 3, Elberow Street, Rugby. 1900s
Rugby. William Bromwich
William Bromwich was a tailor in Rugby from 1882 to 1915. The business was situated first at 115 Oxford Street and then at 24, Claremont Road. c. 1880
Scissors
A pair of tailor's scissors used at Hall & Son in Leamington Spa.
Tailors use a number of different sized scissors for different tasks. Medium sized scissors are known as ‘trimmers’ and small pairs ...
Shears
Tailor's shears used at Hall & Son in Leamington Spa to cut cloth.
Shears
Tailor's shears used at Hall & Son in Leamington Spa to cut cloth.
Shears
Tailor's shears used at Hall & Son in Leamington Spa to cut cloth.
Shears
Metal shears used at Hall & Son tailors, Leamington Spa. There is a large bolt at the centre of the shears and remnants of lubricant at the pivot point.
Shorts
A pair of flannel shorts worn for badminton when the donor played for the county. The shorts were made by Hall & Son of Leamington Spa, with material manufactured in the West Country, 1936. Hall & Son ...
Suit Jacket
A suit jacket made by Mr Dodd for himself when he was working at Hall & Son tailors in Leamington Spa. It is made from blue Read and Taylor cloth, which has an orange coloured thread running through it. ...
Suit Trousers
A pair of trousers made by Mr Dodd for himself when he was working at Hall & Son tailors in Leamington Spa. The trousers are made of blue Read and Taylor cloth which has an orange coloured thread through ...