Postman whirligig - detail of head
This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...
Postman whirligig - front
This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...
Postman whirligig - side
This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...
Pot Head Doll
This doll was made in Staffordshire during World War I (1914 - 1918).
Imported German dolls were not available during the war, and some English porcelain factories made doll heads to fill the gap left ...
Rag Doll
For hundreds of years rag dolls were made at home, using old scraps of material and trimmings.
Factory-made rag dolls date from the mid 19th century.
This one has been printed onto cotton sheets ...
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 ...
Residents of Ford's Hospital in the Courtyard
Showing thirteen women dressed in caps and cloaks.
Rugby. Bilton Road
Two ladies walking along Bilton Road, Rugby. 1899
Rugby. Caldecott School
Caldecott School, Rugby. Now demolished. 1900s
Rugby. Hannah Harman
Hannah Harman (Hannah Cooker, 1840-1929) at the front gate of 171 Clifton Road, Rugby. 1922
Rugby. High Street
A small group of children in High Street, Rugby. 1900
Rugby. James Gilbert
Mr James Gilbert, a boot and shoemaker in St Matthew's Street, Rugby. He was also the Verger at Rugby School for about forty three years. 1900s
Rugby. Newbold Road
View of Newbold Road showing "Northfield", Rugby. 1908
Rugby. Sheep Street
Sheep Street, Rugby. 1905
Sailor whirligig - detail of head
This whirligig, a sailor, is made of painted pine and iron. The naval rating wears a traditional blue-and-white uniform with a flat sailor's hat. Whirligigs are hand-carved and painted articulated weathervanes, ...
Sailor whirligig - side
This whirligig, a sailor, is made of painted pine and iron. The naval rating wears a traditional blue-and-white uniform with a flat sailor's hat. Whirligigs are hand-carved and painted articulated weathervanes, ...
Scarf
A red, black and white rectangular scarf from St Ives. It was designed by Terry Frost and commissioned by the Tate Gallery in 1993 to commemorate the opening of Tate St Ives. The scarf is made of silk ...