Military patchwork
This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...
Military patchwork - detail of flags
This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...
Military patchwork - detail of guns
This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...
Military Patchwork - detail of St George's Flag
The four flags surrounding the central panel are clockwise from top right: a harp (Ireland); the red, white and blue of Britain (not the French Flag); the cross of St George (England); the cross of St ...
Military patchwork - detail of Union flag
The Regimental number - 98 - is shown in Roman numerals: XCVIII. The Regimental number appeared on both Colours until 1881, after which time Regimental numbers were discontinued. Height 2545mm, Width ...
Moving Toy - barber and customer
This tin model of a barber and his customer operates by a clockwork mechanism. When the key is wound, the barber appears to be cutting his customer's hair (although the customer is bald!)
Moving Toy - hat raising doll
This wooden figure holds a wooden top hat.
A black lace is attached to the figure's shoulder. When the lace is pulled, the figure lifts up its hat.
Moving Toy - tea-pouring figure
This oriental figure has a bisque head and hands, with a composition body. It holds a teapot and cup and saucer. A clockwork mechanism is hidden in the base. When the key is wound, the figure moves its ...
Mrs Bray
Mrs Bray from a daguerrotype. Cara Bray (nee Hennell) was one of Mary Ann's free-thinking friends.
Note: George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton ...
Nell the Rat Hunter
This is an oil painting on canvas depicting a dog rat-catching with two men in a country setting. In the bottom left corner is an inscription which reads 'by Jno. Whitehead 1852' and there is also a ...
Nelson
This is a wool picture on canvas depicting Nelson and Britannia. Nelson stands on the right next to a pile of cannonballs. Britannia stands holding a trident and shield, with a lion at her feet. This ...
Nightdress
A full length white cotton nightdress from the Victorian period, with long sleeves, a shawl collar and lace on the cuffs and collar.
Nightdress
A full length white cotton nightdress from the Victorian period, with long sleeves, a shawl collar and lace on the cuffs and collar.
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 ...
Overbonnet
Victorian blue silk overbonnet. It is made from silk which is attached to oval hoops that fold together. When opened they form a bonnet, c.1848-1850.
Over-Shoe
A black leather over-shoe consisting of the front half of the sole and upper only. There is a strap to fit it around the ankle, c.1890. One of a pair.
Over-shoe
A black leather over-shoe, made up of a shoe sole and upper with a strap to fit around the ankle. The shoe has a pointed toe and is one of a pair, c.1890.