Rag Doll
Rag dolls, made from fabric, have been popular for hundreds of years. They could be made at home, using any scraps of material and trimming.
Factory-made rag dolls date from the mid 19th century. By ...
Rag Doll
This little sailor doll, made of velvet, is by the Norah Wellings factory.
Norah Wellings began work with the Chad Valley Company, but set up in business on her own in the 1920's.
Sailor dolls like ...
Regent Garage Duster
A yellow complimentary duster from the Regent Garage with brown lettering in the far right corner and red stitching all around. The Regent Garage started in 1810 as Mr. King's Mews and Livery Stables ...
Regent Garage Duster
A yellow complimentary duster from the Regent Garage with brown lettering in the far right corner and red stitching all around. The Regent Garage started in 1810 as Mr. King's Mews and Livery Stables ...
Regent Garage Overall
A light blue mechanic's overall, which belonged to the Regent Garage. On the front it has two badges, one saying 'Service' in blue lettering and the other saying 'Regent' in yellow lettering with a crown ...
Ribbon
Ribbon made in Coventry, c.1861. This is a length of ribbon celebrating the life of the Prince Consort, Prince Albert (1819 - 1861), showing two castles and a portrait of the prince woven in black. Prince ...
Ribbon
Framed piece of white ribbon made in Coventry with an embroidered crown motif and the initials V & A. The ribbon is the same as the one worn by Queen Victoria at her wedding, 1840.
Riding Habit - Waistcoat
A riding waistcoat which was part of a riding habit, c.1890. The waistcoat is made from a blue jacquard weave with a diamond pattern and fastened with 17 grey buttons. The collar is fastened with two ...
Riding Hat
A tall black riding hat with a black band.
Riding Hat
A lady's tall black felt and silk riding hat with a black felt band, c.1890.
ring purse
This Victorian beaded purse is decorated with a design in brown and blue beads. It has an opening along the centre of one side.
Ring Purse
This purse is made from knitted blue fabric that is decorated with tiny silver beads. It has an opening along its length which is held together by the two silver rings.
Ring Purse
This early Victorian beaded purse is made of blue knitted fabric. It is decorated with small silver coloured beads and silver tassles at either end. It has an opening along its length which is held together ...
Ring Purse
This purse is made from brown, silver and pink knitted fabric, with a gold tassle at each end. It has an opening along its length, which is held together by the gold ring.
Ring Purse
This purse is made from green and blue knitted fabric, with a silver tassle at each end. It has an opening along its length, which is held together by the two silver rings and one gold ring.
Ring Purse
This is a purse made of green and white checked fabric with gold tassles at each end. It has an opening along its length which is held together by moving the two gold coloured rings.
Robe
A purple felt robe with a brown fur collar. It is possibly rabbit fur. There are purple ribbons and black velvet bands on the hem and cuffs.
Robe
A sleeveless narrow gown, from Nigeria. It is made from woven cloth in blue, green and yellow vertically stripes. The robe is open on both sides and is made from a cloth similar to that used by the Yoruba ...