Construction Set
Early construction toys came from Germany, where there was a tradition of producing wooden toys.
During the 19th century, sophisticated sets containing a wide variety of pieces became popular.
This ...
Cooking Pot
This is a Batanga cooking pot from Cameroon. It is carved from thick wood. There are three holes through the base, and holes near the rim for a strap. There is an old museum label attached to the pot, ...
Copy of Shakespeare Monument Bust from Holy Trinity Church - front
This plaster-cast copy was made from the bust which forms part of the monument in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare is buried.
The monument was presumably commissioned by ...
Corn Hook
This corn hook is made of a long, iron rod with a short, wooden handle.
Costrel
This small wooden barrel, or costrel, was used by farm labourers to carry weak beer or cider out to the fields during harvesting. During harvesting, labourers were out in the fields all day and they needed ...
Costrel
This small wooden barrel, or costrel, was used by farm labourers to carry weak beer or cider out to the fields during harvesting. During harvesting labourers were out in the fields all day and they needed ...
Costrel
This small wooden barrel, or costrel, was used by farm labourers to carry weak beer or cider out to the fields during harvesting. During harvesting, labourers were out in the fields all day and they needed ...
Costrel
This small wooden barrel, or costrel, was used by farm labourers to carry weak beer or cider out to the fields during harvesting. During harvesting labourers were out in the fields all day and they needed ...
Costrel
This small wooden barrel, or costrel, was used by farm labourers to carry weak beer or cider out to the fields during harvesting. During harvesting labourers were out in the fields all day and they needed ...
Crimping Block
This wooden crimping block and roller were used to crimp small pleats into items of clothing.
Crimping Machine Support
A large rectangular block of wood which would have supported a metal crimping machine. There are four screws in the top.
Crochet Tool
A long black rod, which is possibly made of ebony. It has a point at one end.
Crochet Tool
A long black rod, possibly made of ebony. It has an ivory or bone point at one end and an ebony point at the other.
Crochet Tool
A long black rod, which is possibly made of ebony. It has concentric circles cut into each end.
Crochet Tool
A long black rod, which is possibly made of ebony. It has concentric circles which form knobs at each end.
Crochet Tool Holder
A wooden cylindrical box with a lid used to contain crochet tools. The box has been decorated by two transfer printed scenes of Warwick House.
Crossbow
A dark wooden crossbow, probably made by the Fang from Gabon. It has a long wooden handle which has a square hole through which the curved support fits. There is some finely carved 'feathering' on the ...
Crucifix
An Ancient wooden crucifix with mother of pearl inlays. Much of the pearl inlay is missing. The remaining inlay is carved with religious images.