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  1. Titanic Launch Ticket Titanic Launch Ticket Titanic launch ticket, issued to a shipyard worker. Contributed by Museum
  2. Chinese wedding cape Chinese wedding cape Handmade in Xuan Cheng in China by the grandmother of the owner's wife. It is a family heirloom. Contributed by Individual
  3. Reckitt Advertising Posters Reckitt Advertising Posters These posters advertise Reckitt’s Starch, aimed at Russian and American consumers. Reckitt and Sons started in 1840 in ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Statue of St Anthony & the Infant Jesus Statue of St Anthony & the Infant Jesus In 1956, a Hungarian refugee came to our halldoor with a suitcase from which he sold an eclectic collection of items. ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man action figure made by Palitoy Ltd. in Coalville, Leicestershire in 1968. Dressed as a British infantryman. Contributed by Museum
  6. Souvenir beach hut Souvenir beach hut THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. NEWQUAY OLD CORNWALL SOCIETY. This beach ... Contributed by Museum
  7. The Salisbury Giant The Salisbury Giant The Salisbury Giant, or St Christopher, was the pageant figure of the Salisbury Guild of Tailors Contributed by Museum
  8. Struan Teapot Struan Teapot This toy teapot was submitted by a pupil for the relic challenge-this is their story: In 1911 Margaret MacLeod was a ... Contributed by Individual
  9. William Etty, 'Male Nude' William Etty, 'Male Nude' William Etty (1787-1849) was renowned for the studies he made from life, and his ability to render flesh tints won him ... Contributed by Museum
  10. Pedestal Bowl Pedestal Bowl This bowl has a pedestal foot of pinkish buff pottery ware, it is decorated inside with two bands of incised parallel ... Contributed by Museum
  11. Bear ornaments Bear ornaments This ornament has been in my family since 1982 but I think that it was made in the 1970's. It was bought from a car boot ... Contributed by Individual
  12. A toy tank A toy tank The toy pink tank is a souvenir of a revolt by activists in Prague against a real Soviet tank that since 1945 had sat on ... Contributed by Individual
  13. First nation canadian dolls First nation canadian dolls My great Aunt Elsa emigrated to Canada c 1920 where she was a housekeeper at an Anglican Mission school in ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Grandfather's Caul Grandfather's Caul Cauls were believed to be a charm against drowning. My grandfather's caul was carried abroad by my relative, Lily Hale, ... Contributed by Individual
  15. WW1 metal faces WW1 metal faces My grandfather who trained in dentistry at Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup, mad we believe 110 tin faces,carefully ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Charles James dress Charles James dress Charles James was one of the most exclusive designers of his time - his clients included Jackie Kennedy. Contributed by Museum
  17. Vivienne Westwood design Vivienne Westwood design Ms Westwood was heavily influenced by corset design of the 19th Century, although she had access to much more modern ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Theatre Programme Theatre Programme Variety show programme found in the home of the late parents of Barney Grafton. Contributed by Individual
  19. Richard and Isabel Burton Richard and Isabel Burton Richard and Isabel Burton at the time of thier marriage, 1861, gouache, Burton Collection. This work commemorates the ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Silver mirror and amethyst brooch Silver mirror and amethyst brooch This was given to me when I was a child in London in the 1960s by an old lady - a spinster - who lodged with my next ... Contributed by Individual
  21. A chinese embrodered silk robe A chinese embrodered silk robe Great-grandfather was RSM in Indian Army and posted to China in late 1800s. He returned with selection of items taken ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Unique chess set Unique chess set My father must have been one of a tiny number of people who fought right through both world wars - and came out to tell ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Interacting with the World Wide Web Interacting with the World Wide Web This object was designed specifically for the purpose of connecting to the World Wide Web and specifically identifies ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Enamel butterfly-Cabinet of Curiosities Enamel butterfly-Cabinet of Curiosities Wednesbury Enamels were made in the town in the late eighteenth century. They were used to decorate other objects such ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Ruskin pottery brooch Ruskin pottery brooch Made in Smethwick, West Midlands, this brooch is an Edwardian attempt to recreate the style of Chinese glazes as art ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Doll Doll This doll is more than 100 years old. It was carved by a miner out of a block of wood and put in a child's Christmas ... Contributed by Museum
  27. Wedgwoodn't Tureen by Michael Eden Wedgwoodn't Tureen by Michael Eden This tureen was made by Michael Eden in 2010 and acquired by the Crafts Council Collection in the same year. Eden ... Contributed by Museum
  28. Tressy & Toots Doll Tressy & Toots Doll These dolls were given to me as a Christmas present in the 1960s. They were aimed at 7-14 year olds and the outfits ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Textile sample from China Textile sample from China I bought this in an antiques shop in Shanghai. There was another piece that came with it that had a tassle. I love ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Doll Doll This doll was used in a shop window display to promote sales of christening gowns. Contributed by Individual
  31. A Toy Treasure Chest to play with A Toy Treasure Chest to play with Captain John was an adventurer who lived in Sutton House 300 years ago. This Toy Treasure Chest - filled with things ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Music Box Music Box This Ardleigh Elliot "Flights of Fancy" music box was a gift from a friend. It is a glazed pot and it plays "Wind ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Adam Smith £20 note Adam Smith £20 note The Bank of England has been issuing banknotes for over 300 years, since its inception in 1694. During that time, both ... Contributed by Museum
  34. Woodpecker Tapestry Woodpecker Tapestry The Woodpecker tapestry was designed entirely by William Morris and depicts a bird and a woodpecker sitting in a tree ... Contributed by Museum
  35. New Year Card 1881 New Year Card 1881 My Gt. Grandfather's card to his two daughters in Glasgow - my grandmother and Gt. Aunt. He was in Toronto at the time ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Fokker DVII Fokker DVII The German Fokker D.VII was the equal of, if not better than, the British SE5s, Camels and French SPADs, and is ... Contributed by Museum
  37. Charles Rennie Mackintosh light-fitting Charles Rennie Mackintosh light-fitting Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 – 1928) was a Scottish artist, designer and architect. These distinctive rose-like ... Contributed by Museum
  38. Charles Rennie Mackintosh cheval mirror Charles Rennie Mackintosh cheval mirror Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 – 1928) was a Scottish artist, designer and architect. This elaborate mirror was part ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Qing Jiaqing vase Qing Jiaqing vase This vase dates from about 1800 and belonged to Sir William Boyd Dawkins, a Victorian archaeologist, geologist, ... Contributed by Museum
  40. Moon flask Moon flask Hand-painted on a Minten blank and sigend A Greville. Contributed by Individual
  41. Elvis record Elvis record I received this as a gift 10 years ago: it was released when Elvis was at the peak of his career. Tracks include ... Contributed by Individual
  42. German musical dolly German musical dolly A children's toy that makes music and spins around on its stick. I acquired it from my parents - my mum used to play it ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Mabel Lucie Attwell cards Mabel Lucie Attwell cards Mabel Attwell was famous for her cheeky children paintings which were used in advertising e.g. LUX soaps. One famous ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Bonbon dish Bonbon dish This is possibly pre-WW2, it was made by Graf von Henneberg Porsellan. Contributed by Individual
  45. Jane Austen novels Jane Austen novels I inherited these Jane Austen novels from my mother. They were published by Dent and sons and the illustrations are by ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Cigarette card albums Cigarette card albums The albums contain cards of film stars, radio celebrities and London characters. The albums were part of my mother's ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Poole plate Poole plate This belonged to my late mother-in-law. We're not sure how she came to have it but we think it’s quite old. Contributed by Individual
  48. Embroidery made by an Italian POW Embroidery made by an Italian POW This was made in Derradoon in India in 1942 by an Italian PoW who was being held by the British. My husband's ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Dressmaker sample and sketch Dressmaker sample and sketch A wonderful record of fashions when they were handmade and decorated. The collection includes a certificate from the ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Marriage fan Marriage fan A bone and satin printed late Victorian fan. The owner is a collector of fans. Contributed by Individual

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