Hair Pin
A long, carved ivory hair pin with a decorative head of two pierced panels. It was originally thought to be from Namibia, but is more probably from Gabon in West Africa.
Spoon
A carved ivory spoon, the back of which is decorated with incised black lines in a criss-cross pattern. It was originally thought to be Batanga, but is more probably a Nguni snuff spoon from South Africa....
Spoon
A carved ivory spoon with a pronged handle. It was originally thought to be Batanga, but is more probably a Nguni snuff spoon from South Africa.
Comb
This comb was originally thought to be Maori but is more probably from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. It is formed by thorns that have been bound and stuck together. The comb has a plaited ...
Nose Ornament
This nose ornament is from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. It is probably made from clam shell. The nose ornament has been broken in the past and there is evidence of an old repair.
Model Chair
This small model chair was originally thought to be from Haussaland, but it is more probably from Ghana. It is said to be a miniature in metal of a chief's carved wooden stool or throne.
Hair Comb
This hair ornament is listed in the Accession Register as being from the Gold Coast, but was later thought to be Zulu. It is carved from a flat piece of wood. The head of the comb is decorated with incised ...
Photograph Album
Photograph album compiled by Mrs Heather Hiley. Photograph album with a leather effect, burgundy coloured cover decorated with a gold embossed border. "photo album" is embossed in gold. The album documents ...
Shoe
Girl's red leather right shoe from W. Smith Bespoke Boot Makers. One of a pair. The shoe has an ankle strap with a button fastening and a leather sole. There is sitched and pierced detail around the opening. ...
Shoe
Girl's red leather left shoe from W. Smith Bespoke Boot Makers. One of a pair. The shoe has an ankle strap with a button fastening and a leather sole. There is sitched and pierced detail around the opening. ...
Presentation Folder
A presentation folder with a black and white picture of the Royal Pump Rooms on the front. It contains leaflets and a booklet.
Plate
Spode 'Warwick Vase' Blue Room Collection plate. It has a blue and white transfer print depicting the Warwick Vase in the centre. There is a border of foliage.
Dinner Plate
Dinner plate made by Elkin and Newbon, c.1844-45. It is decorated with a blue and white transfer print of the Warwick Vase within a garden, with Warwick Castle in the background. There is a border of ...
Great Western Railway Magazine
Great Western Railway Magazine, Volume 52, Number 3, published in March 1940. Printed in brown on cream coloured paper. There is an image of a crowd waving at a train on the cover. Pages 89 to 91 feature ...
Leaflet
Black and white promotional leaflet advising salesmen of the Flavel Debonair TV campaign. It features 'stills' from the television advertisement.
Leaflet
Colour brochure for Flavel's Radiant Panel Gas Heater from 1936. The cover features an illustration of a woman approaching the heater.
Information Sheet
A4 paper information sheet from Automotive Products Ltd. Printed on both sides in black with a blue border. Illustration of a clutch on the obverse.
Triumphal Arch of Constantine, Rome
A sepia print of a reconstructed view of the Triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Temple of Venus and Rome and the Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome. 250mm x 375mm