Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland
A photographic portrait of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, taken at a costume ball, Bal Poudre, at Warwick Castle in 1895.
She is dressed as Maria, queen of the French king Louis XV.
Frances ...
Miniature bucket pendant
An individual miniature bucket pendant. Each one was made of three pieces of bronze.
AD 410 - AD 600
Moccasin
These moccasins were possibly worn by the Huron or Cree of Eastern North America. They are made from leather with brown velvet patches and a red trim. The front of the moccasins is decorated with multi-coloured ...
Moccasin
These moccasins were possibly worn by the Huron or Cree of Eastern North America. They are made from leather with brown velvet patches and a red trim. The front of the moccasins is decorated with multi-coloured ...
Moccasin
One of a pair of mocassins, worn by the Hudson Bay Indians, c.1840. It is made from beige suede with a soft sole and upper. There is a black oval panel on the top of the foot and purple cord edging.
Moccasin
One of a pair of mocassins, worn by the Hudson Bay Indians, c.1840. It is made from beige suede with a soft sole and upper. There is a black oval panel on the top of the foot and purple cord edging.
Monks Kirby. Teachers Association gathering
The Atherstone, Hinckley and Nuneaton teachers association at Monks Kirby on July 8th 1904.
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 - drinking man
This figure has a painted papier-mache head, and wears its original clothes. The silk coat and trousers are now in poor condition, with the silk fibres shredding and breaking away.
The figure holds ...
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 ...
Muriel Wilson and Lady Holford
A portrait of Miss Muriel Wilson and Lady Holford in 18th century fancy dress.
This photograph was taken at a costume ball, Bal Poudre, at Warwick Castle in 1895.
Frances Evelyn Brooke (or Daisy), ...
Napton on the Hill. Carnival float
Carnival float at a fair in Napton on the Hill.. Man standing in foreground is Reg Griffin, butcher. 1940s
Necklace
This necklace was worn by the chiefs of South African tribes, near the Cape. It is made from flat, circular beads of ostrich egg shells. The label on the necklace reads "Bone ornament worn by African ...
Necklace
This metal necklace is from Sweden. It has a large, silver coloured, round medallion that features an embossed decoration of a face at the centre. Five smaller embossed discs are attached to the medallion. ...
Necklace
This necklace is from India. It is made of metal coins and blue glass beads.
Necklace
This necklace is made from coix lacryma seeds. It is one of a collection of six necklaces that probably come from India.