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Fashion
The museum holds a fine, regionally significant, collection of dress, textiles and accessories. It contains almost 6,000 items of men's, women's and children's clothes and accessories dating from around 1750 to the late 20th century. These artefacts tell us much about changes in style, fashion and fabrics as well as offering fascinating insights into social history.
Browse a selection of items from this collection below.
Cane sword stick
Type: sword stick
559.1964
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Silk shawl with tassels
Type: silk square
61.1966
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Embroidered net scarf
Type: scarf
66.1966
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Silk evening dress
Type: dress
361.1967
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Laced ankle boots
Type: boots
122.1968
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Satin fabric length with white selvedge
Type: lengths of material
182.1968/2
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Cambric bonnet
Type: bonnet
312.1968/1
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Satin bonnet
Type: bonnet
314.1968/2
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Blouse with lace
Type: blouse
345.1968/1
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Woven braid purse
Type: purse
385.1968
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Cotton petticoat
Type: petticoat
621.1968/1
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Shoes with bow and cut steel detail
Type: shoes
94.1969
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Crocheted booties
Type: baby booties
360.1969
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Lace collar
Type: lace collar
116.1970/1
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Round lace collar
Type: lace collar
116.1970/2
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Glove stretcher
Type: glove stretcher
133.1971
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Cotton night dress
Type: chemise
161.1971/2
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Tortoiseshell comb
Type: comb
220.1971
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Cambric bib
Type: baby bib
46.1972/1
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Cotton crinoline petticoat
Type: petticoat
186.1972/2
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Bodice with lace trim
Type: bodice
59.1973/1
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Lace mittens
Type: mittens
139.1973/3
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Metal button shield
Type: button shield
189.1973/2a
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Moire silk skirt
Type: skirt
101.1974/1
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Silk dress coat
Type: coat
219.1974
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Damask waistcoat
Type: waistcoat
220.1974
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Cotton embroidered net stole
Type: stole
57.1975/1
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Net trimming
Type: trimmings
147.1975/5
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Lounge suit jacket
Type: suit/jacket
372.1975/1
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Lounge suit waistcoat
Type: suit / waistcoat
372.1975/2
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Lounge suit trousers
Type: suit / trousers
372.1975/3
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Fringed silk shawl
Type: shawl
29.1976/1
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Wooden shoe lasts
Type: shoe trees
50.1978
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Linen parasol
Type: parasol
L.456.1979
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Suede gloves
Type: gloves
1.1980/102
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Wool twill coat
Type: overcoat
137.1980/1
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Wooden walking stick
Type: walking stick
137.1980/22
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Shawl collar
Type: shawl/collar
159.1983/1
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Nottingham lace collar
Type: shawl/collar
159.1983/2
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Fortnam and Mason hat box with velvet hat
Type: hat
1.1984/2
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Judge's stockings
Type: judge's court dress and gown
135.1988/10
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Muslin and sateen skirt fabric
Type: fabric
311.1989/2
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Velveteen jacket
Type: jacket
14.1998/2
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Boy's waistcoat
Type: waistcoat
14.1998/3
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Boy's breeches
Type: breeches
14.1998/4
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Children's shoes
Type: shoes
14.1998/5
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Children's shoe
Type: shoes
14.1998/6
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Children's shoes
Type: shoes
14.1998/7
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Children's shoes
Type: shoes
14.1998/8
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