List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Cigarette Silks Cigarette Silks BDV Cigarette silks featuring various public figures and flags, these were made as collectables. Bequeathed to owner. Contributed by Individual
  2. Meccano No10 Outfit in orginal packaging Meccano No10 Outfit in orginal packaging Meccano was made by Frank Hornby in Liverpool from 1908 until the early 1960's. While it was not the first construction ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Hat Stretcher Hat Stretcher This hat stretcher is still used without power. It came from Germany and was made in the fifties. It stretches natural ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Novelty Plate Novelty Plate Novelty plate depicting the change that marriage brings about, a humerous piece passed down through the family. Contributed by Individual
  5. Cup Cup Ceramic Japanese cup found in a rice field in Mito City whilst looking for shade in 1998. Contributed by Individual
  6. Clock Clock Copy of Faberge clock originally owned by gentleman who had a collection of 400 clocks in his house in San Antonio. Contributed by Individual
  7. Swords Swords Cavalry sabre sword: German blade british pommel used in british service for George Regina circa 1800. Artillery ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Retro synchronised swim hat Retro synchronised swim hat A reproduction of a swim cap from the heyday of the Esther Williams water musicals, evoking the glamour, romance, ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Elizabeth Browning Book Elizabeth Browning Book 'The Poetical Work of Elizabeth Barrett Browning' published in london by Smith, Elder & Co, 15 Waterloo Place. First ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Painting on a Tile Painting on a Tile Painting of two lovers on a tile. Contributed by Individual
  11. Bedford OL Tanker Bedford OL Tanker John Weedon's Grandfather bought this Bedford OL Tanker new from Luton in 1948. John has recently refurbished it using ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Jaguar Sales Brochure Jaguar Sales Brochure This jaguar Sales Brochure was produced during the paper shortage after the war. Sizes were restriced by law. This car ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Davidstow Motor Racing Programme Davidstow Motor Racing Programme Davidstow Aerodrome in Cornwall hosted motor racing in the mid fifties. Three Formula 1 races were staged there in ... Contributed by Individual
  14. infusion called mate infusion called mate I started drinking mate in my adolescence with my friends and we would just sit around and share the mate while talking ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Printer's composing stick Printer's composing stick 15th century woodcuts show that the composing stick I used when I started work as a 'printer's devil' in 1946 is ... Contributed by Individual
  16. The Rosary My Mother Gave Me The Rosary My Mother Gave Me Given to me by my mother when I was five, the rosary means the devotion to Christ and Mary. History indicates that it ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Flavio de Carvalho's 'New Look' for Men Flavio de Carvalho's 'New Look' for Men Nine years after Dior’s New Look, in Brazil, the artist, engineer and fashion expert, Flavio de Carvalho as well ... Contributed by Individual
  18. bed carved by my grandfather bed carved by my grandfather Bought for me by my mother when I came into this world, this bed was the only object able to cheer me up when I came ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Yemeni Jambia Yemeni Jambia I have chosen the jambiya because it is one important Yemeni traditional symbol and every man in Yemen has to have one. ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Shve Horse Shve Horse Shve horses have been around since the middle ages. They were used to make hurdles. They hold the sticks firmly so ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Cricket bat Cricket bat This cricket bat is probably willow and is thought to have been made int eh 140's in England. It has been signed by the ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Blacksmiths Anvil Blacksmiths Anvil This anvil was bought about ten years ago from an advert in the West Briton newspaper. It was painted white and used ... Contributed by Individual
  23. A page from small leather bound notebook A page from small leather bound notebook These are pages from a notebook that belonged to my Grandfather who was in the Royal Army Medical Corps in the 1898 ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Sheep Show Box Sheep Show Box This pine box has been used at Sheep Shows since 1980. It holds all the necessary sheep equipment for showing. Prior to ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Shave Horse Shave Horse Colin Milburn made this traditional vice which is used for woodworking. He made it on his apprenticeship. The original ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Pair of Bisques Pair of Bisques A fisherboy with a boat and a fishergirl with a boat. Bought in New Orleans, America. Contributed by Individual
  27. 'Cornish Maid' Traction Engine 'Cornish Maid' Traction Engine Commisioned in 1919 by Mark Syms, for St Columb Major and has never left the county. It originally cost £1000 and is ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Guiding Belt from 1916 Guiding Belt from 1916 We are just celebrating 100 years of Girl Guiding. this leather belt is from 1916. The lady who owned it, Miss Wills, ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Pig Scudder Pig Scudder When dealing with dead pigs on the farm the farmer would use the flat edge of the scudder to scrape the bristles from ... Contributed by Individual
  30. 1955 Austin FK5 Tonne Lorry 1955 Austin FK5 Tonne Lorry This small lorry is called Abigale and was owned by the business R Vincent and family from Fraddon in Cornwall. It was ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Suffolk Peat Bog Traction Engine Suffolk Peat Bog Traction Engine This Steam traction engine was built in Ransottes, Sims, Jefferies of Ipswich. There were only three made for the ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Oriental Willow Basket Oriental Willow Basket This oriental willow basket for fish was made in North West China. It is believed there are very few craftsmen able to ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Beatrix Potter Tapestry Beatrix Potter Tapestry This tapestry was made by Jen Spettigue in just four months. Jan's children holidayed in the Lake District and loved ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Cleaving Brake Cleaving Brake This Cleaving Brake was made recently. It is used to make authentic wooden slats for restoring and roofing properties. ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Gurkha General Service Medal from Iraq Gurkha General Service Medal from Iraq Dipak is a Gurkha serving a 22 year contract with the British Armed Forces. He was awarded this medal for his service ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Beardmore London Taxi Beardmore London Taxi This Beardmore Paramount MK7 London Taxi was build in 1963 by Windovers for beardmores of Great portland Street in ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Butter Pats Butter Pats These butter pats were used by Mary Lucas at Bakers Farm, Puckington, nr Ilminster. Mary is now 90 years old and the ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Cart Drag Shoe Cart Drag Shoe This cart drag shoe was used as a brake for carts and carriages pulled by horses. It was especially important for ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Thatcher's legit Thatcher's legit This thatcher's legit is a tool used for thatching roofs. It pushes the straw up and also bangs in the thatch. ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Tin bath Tin bath This tin bath was brought out once a week for the whole family to wash. Father was first, then mother and then the ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Childs Bath Childs Bath This childs' bath is made of tin and would have been filled by jugs or pitchers. It's likely it would have been ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Ford Model A Phaeton 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton 1930 This Ford Model A Phaeton possibly originated in Canada in 1930. It's history is unclear although it would defintely ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Ford Model A Sedan 1929 Ford Model A Sedan 1929 This luxury vehicle was made in Canada in 1929 and exported to Argentina. It was later shipped to the UK in 1989 and ... Contributed by Individual
  44. WW1 Fabric Family WW1 Fabric Family This is a fabric family tree depicting the names of all twelve children in the Searle Family from Lostwithiel. Seven ... Contributed by Individual
  45. AA Mini Patrol Van AA Mini Patrol Van This bright yellow AA minivan will have come to the rescue of hundreds of stranded motorists. It is equipped with an ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Fairground Organ Fairground Organ This Marerghi Fairground Organ is a great historical object which depicts the art, technology and entertainment of the ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Book: 1929 MAFF Cook Book Book: 1929 MAFF Cook Book It's a brilliant cook book arising from times of austerity but with truly great recipes - it's still published today, ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Uncle Tom's box - a handmade wooden box Uncle Tom's box - a handmade wooden box This wooden box has a sliding lid which has split and been roughly repaired with small pieces of metal nailed in place. ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Pen Knife from Hiroshima Pen Knife from Hiroshima My father was a British Marine during the second world war, he travelled to Japan on the HMS Anson, after peace had ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Statue from Hiroshima Statue from Hiroshima My father was a British Marine during the second world war, he travelled to Japan on the HMS Anson, after peace had ... Contributed by Individual