Full Slip
Slips were first invented to produce a more flattering silhouette, as it was meant to prevent the display of underwear and to prevent the outline of the legs showing through clothes in bright lighting. ...
Funeral of the Foster children, Cheddleton
Mourners gathered at the funeral of sisters Gertrude Fanny Foster, aged 17, and Emily Mary Foster, aged 15, and their brother, John Thomas Foster, aged 11, of Brund Farm, Cheddleton took place at the ...
Funeral Procession, Chadsmoor
George Stacey's Belgian Black horses pulling a hearse, thought to be through Chadsmoor, with a procession of mourners. George Stacey Funeral Directors still exists today (May 2021) in West Hill, Hednesford....
Fur Muff, c.1930-1960
This fur hand warmer is lined with satin and is decorated with brown tassels.
Fur Muff, c.1930-1960
This was made to be worn as part of a set with a stole made from the same animal fur.
Fur Muff, c.1940-1955
Fur clothing started to increase in popularity during the twentieth century as people had more disposable income and the rising middle class wanted the luxury that fur portrayed.
We believe this item ...
Fur Stole, c.1930 -1960
This stole would probably have been worn in the 1930s - 1950s when fur was popularlised by film stars of the day.
The head and legs of an animal (possibly a stoat) have been re-shaped most noticeably ...
Fur Stole, c.1930-1960
This stole has been made from an unknown animal - possibly mink, muskrat or rabbit.
G.H. Downing workers, Audley Road, Chesterton
Workers at G.H. Downing's brick and tile works on Audley Road, Chesterton. Seated on the left hand side with her arm around a man's shoulder is Annie Jones (later Hall, born 1903).
The company was ...
Gaolgate Street, Stafford
This view looks along Salter Street, from the junction with Gaolgate Street.
On the left is Thorne & Co., who were ironmongers and builders merchants. John and Henry Thorn originated in Wells, Somerset. ...
Garden Fete, the Vicarage, Eccleshall
A group photograph taken at the opening party for a garden fete held at the Vicarage, Eccleshall. The fete was opened by Mrs. Hargreaves of Knightley Hall. Mrs Hargreaves is standing front centre, receiving ...
Garden Party at Denstone Vicarage
A postcard view of a gathering in the garden at Denstone Vicarage. The photograph was taken by Alfred McCann of High Street, Uttoxeter Uttoxeter.
This postcard was posted in Denstone, it was franked ...
Garden party, Charnes Hall, near Eccleshall
Pictured at a fundraising event for funds for St. Peter's Church, Broughton at Charnes Hall are, from left to right, Arthur Boulton (Church Warden at St. Peter's) , Mrs Sylvia Friend, Lady Helen Delves ...
Garden party, Foxlowe, Church Street, Leek
This garden party was possibly held to celebrate the coronation of George V. Foxlowe had been the home of the Cruso family during the nineteenth century.
Garden Party, Leighton House, Uttoxeter
Annual charity garden party held by Uttoxeter Young Helpers’ League and Dr. Barnardo's Homes in the grounds of Leighton House, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, the home of local veterinary Major Thomas Vincent ...
Garden Party, Leighton House, Uttoxeter
Annual charity garden party held by Uttoxeter Young Helpers’ League and Dr. Barnardo's Homes in the grounds of Leighton House, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, the home of local veterinary Major Thomas Vincent ...
Garden party, Oakamoor
A garden party, possibly held at the home of a family involved in the management of Thomas Bolton & Sons Copper and Brass Works in Oakamoor. If you recognise the house or the people in this postcard ...
Garden party, Penkridge
This social event possibly took place at Rock House, Penkridge