List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Ballet to Remember, Maria Militsi Ballet to Remember, Maria Militsi 'Ballet to Remember' a series by Maria Militsi This series by made by Maria Militsi between 2008 and 2010 and was ... Contributed by Museum
  2. The Book of Roger The Book of Roger A 12th century compendium of maps and accompanying descriptions written in Arabic in the court of King Roger of Sicily Contributed by Museum
  3. A smokeable branch pipe. A smokeable branch pipe. This pipe was fashioned from a thin tree branch by my great grandfather and made in three sections. He was a cabinet ... Contributed by Individual
  4. 19th Century Enclosed Communal Bath 19th Century Enclosed Communal Bath This enclosed iron slipper bath allowed the user to bathe in complete privacy! Water was delivered to the lower end by a ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Mid 19th Century Wicker Safety Helmet Mid 19th Century Wicker Safety Helmet Splendid example of early Health & Safety Equipment! This Wicker Helmet padded with leather is believed to have been ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Wedding outfit Wedding outfit This belonged to my great grandmother. She married twice - her first husband was killed whilst working on the railway ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Watercolour painting Watercolour painting Painting of a British soldier by Frederick Henry Townsend. This painting used to hang in Lawton House. Contributed by Individual
  8. Vase Vase This vase as made in the 1930s and has a quirky, cold-painted design. Contributed by Individual
  9. Two-wheel pushchair Two-wheel pushchair This pushchair has only two wheels. It shows a type of design that is perfectly effective but has gone out of style. Contributed by Individual
  10. Two chairs Two chairs They have been in the family for as long as I can remember. They were in my great grandmother's house. They came from ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Two bronze statues/figures Two bronze statues/figures A gift to my great great grandfather in appreciation from a Swiss chemist who he employed as a works chemist, producing ... Contributed by Individual
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Teddy Bear Teddy Bear A popular toy in more austere times. Contributed by Individual
  15. Ring with set portrait Ring with set portrait The ring was given to the owner by an elderly couple in 1969. The portrait is set in the ring for sentimental reasons. Contributed by Individual
  16. Pewter tankards and lamp Pewter tankards and lamp These items were bought from an antiques shop 45 years ago and would have had a general use in homes at the time. Contributed by Individual
  17. Passover Picture Passover Picture This picute by James B. Wood shows a scene from a seder during the Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Church Architecture - Bell Church Architecture - Bell The unusual Belfry at Tarbat was built in the mid-18th century, by Alexander Stronach, whose family had been master ... Contributed by Museum
  19. Paintings and Masonic records Paintings and Masonic records John Mander served in WWII in Austria and was instrumental in reviving Freemasonary there after the war. The Freemasons ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Painting of Percy Dews Painting of Percy Dews Percy Dews had seven grandchildren, each of whom received two paintings. Contributed by Individual
  21. Painting of a boy and dog Painting of a boy and dog This oil painting is by John Alfred Vinter, who was well established as a painter and even painted members of the Royal ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Old lock Old lock This lock was taken from the doors of the chairman's office in an Art Deco style building that was knocked down around ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Notebook case Notebook case This notebook case evokes a period when written communication was cherished. Contributed by Individual
  24. Metal box Metal box This box was made circa 1900 for my husband's mother in Poland. It had her initials on the top. It's part of my ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Menu from Romanos on The Strand Menu from Romanos on The Strand Romanos was an influential restaurant established by a Russian who built up a reputation by serving champagne and ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Letter from Bing Crosby Letter from Bing Crosby A fan letter sent with an enclosed photo. Bing was about to film 'Going My Way' which went on to be a huge hit. Contributed by Individual
  27. Just William books Just William books These books were picked up at various book fairs and auction houses. Contributed by Individual
  28. Japanese metal inlaid box Japanese metal inlaid box This piece highlights the taste for Japanese decorative art in Europe and the importance of the decorative arts in ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Goblet or chalice Goblet or chalice This 250-year-old goblet has a crest on it for Wilson, Stratford-Le-Bow. Contributed by Individual
  30. German stoneware German stoneware This item was probably used as a decorative vase or would possibly have been used to contain fruit. Contributed by Individual
  31. French/Belgian police officer's hat French/Belgian police officer's hat This item is owned by a collector. Contributed by Individual
  32. Figurine Figurine We believe this to be one of a set of three that were shared by my grandmother and her sisters. We think it was given ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Doll Doll This doll was used in a shop window display to promote sales of christening gowns. Contributed by Individual
  34. Coming of age certificate Coming of age certificate This certificate was presented to the grandson of Prime Minister William Gladstone and mentions a fete to be held at ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Chinese picture Chinese picture There is a lot of detailed work involved in this picture of a jardinere, flowers and butterflies designed in mother of ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Carved statuette Carved statuette This was bought from a stall in Kenya in 1989. Heritage items aren't usually allowed out of the country however customs ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Carved emu egg Carved emu egg This belonged to my father's cousin who worked for the post office and went out to Australia. Contributed by Individual
  38. Barometer Barometer This barometer was presented to the owners grandfather in 1911. Barometers were once a popular way of predicting the ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Bakelite egg cup Bakelite egg cup I bought this at a car boot sale 20 years ago and thought it so unusual - an antique of the future. Contributed by Individual
  40. Atlas Atlas An atlas that has no motorways on it! The back contains info re climate, social info, migration etc. Contributed by Individual
  41. Art Deco etched vase Art Deco etched vase The etching is of a particularly good quality, emphasising the workmanship of the period. Contributed by Individual
  42. Army discharge paper Army discharge paper This is the discharge papers for the owner's great great grandfather who served in the Crimean war. Contributed by Individual
  43. Advertising poster Advertising poster A healthy eating appeal many years before '5-a-day'. Contributed by Individual
  44. Advertising poster Advertising poster Poster advertising South African oranges pre-protests against apartheid. Contributed by Individual
  45. A gin glass A gin glass A penny gin glass bought at an antiques fair. This glass dates from the 1700s when there was concern at the levels of ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Church Architecture - Grave Slab Church Architecture - Grave Slab Broken fragments from a grave-slab have been used to block an old doorway in South wall of the Church. The fragment ... Contributed by Museum
  47. Saxon Glass Claw Beaker Saxon Glass Claw Beaker Snape Anglo-Saxon cemetery lies at TM 402593 and is bisected by the A1094 which links Aldeburgh to the A12 in the ... Contributed by Museum
  48. Dewar vacuum flask Dewar vacuum flask This is one of the first ever vacuum flasks. While we generally use them to keep our drinks hot, vacuum flasks were ... Contributed by Museum
  49. Duke of Wellington's map of Waterloo Duke of Wellington's map of Waterloo Wellington ordered his commanding Royal Engineer, Colonel Sir John Carmichael-Smyth, to prepare a map of the area of ... Contributed by Museum
  50. Hiroshima Vase Hiroshima Vase This small porcelain vase or bottle has glass fused onto the side of it. This fusing was caused by the blast of the ... Contributed by Museum