Translucent Purple Sleeveless Dress
Purple sleeveless transluscent dress with dropped waist and horizontal stripes of black and gold thread. Narrow shoulder straps, plastic zip to centre back with false bow trim. Long skirt gathered at waist. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Ballerina length evening dress in coffee coloured lace
Evening dress of coffee coloured lace over stiff taffeta. Sleeveless with low 'V' neck, front and back, back zip, full, gored 'ballerina' length skirt. 'Victor Joseph' label. Maker: Victor Joseph. Date: 1950 - 1959 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Peacock Blue Evening Dress
Peacock blue full length evening dress. Pleated straps (originally detachable, sewn in place at a later date) Pleated cross-over design across bust; boned bodice with gathered panel at front. Metal side zip. calico underskirt gathered at bottom. Length altered at a later date (shortened). Date: 1940 - 1949 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Lightweight Gilt Metal Chain Belt with Pendant
Lightweight gilt metal chain belt with a hook on one end and a plastic triangle with blotches of irridescent colour on the other. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Floral Print Dollyrockers Dress
Black floral print dress; scoop frilled neck and long zip to centre back.Long sleeves gathered at head; blouson style bodice, lined with fine black net. Label: Liberty Prints Designed for Sambo's Dollyrockers, Made in England. Maker: Libertys. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Multi-Coloured Chevron Patchwork-Effect Skirt
Flared skirt with chevron patchwoork-effect panels. Red printed fabric from waist to hip; chevrons in patterns of purple, tuquoise, red and grey. Midi-length. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Rank Aldis Slide Projector Tutor 1000
Gun metal coloured metallic body with electric flex and 3 pin plug. Maker: Rank Aldis. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Unigate Milk Bottle
Ordinary glass milk bottle with dairy's name and other information in moulded lettering and advertising 'Ty Phoo Fresh Brew tea bags' printed in green, white and red. Date: 1980 - 1989 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Apple Mac Style Writer II Printer
Printer in cream plastic housing with 'Apple' logo. Paper hopper to rear with extendable supports for paper. Paper tray at lower front for output. Maker: Macintosh. Date: 1992 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Next Table Lamp Model: M51394
Table lamp with blue plastic base and head, black colored neck. Circular glass cover and small LED bulb. Max watt 240v/50Hz. Maker: Next - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Empire Line Evening Dress
Black empire-line evening dress. Full length, square neck, flower cut-work detail to front of bodice. Draped sleeves. Translucent overskirt over synthetic underskirt. Side zip.. Maker: Uninhibited Ltd. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Brown Kaftan and Cape Embroidered in Gold
Full-length chocolate brown kaftan and matching cape, embroidered in gold thread. Each garment has a centre front opwning sceured by man tiny crochet buttons and loops. The cape has a gold tassel trim to the hood. Date: 1980 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Lace Evening Dress with Pink Lining
Black lace evening dress; pink lining. Wrap over V neck, long sleeves with self fabric belt. Skirt is long and full. Side zip fastening. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Blue Cap-Sleeved Blouse
Pale blue cotton lawn cap sleeved blouse, with two bands of vertical pintucks to each front with a line of floral embroidery between. Small 'Peter Pan' collar and five pearl buttons and button holes to centre fronts. label: 48 to back neck.. Date: 1957 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Speak and Maths Console
Speak and maths console in grey plastic housing with integral handle. Black display unit in top portion of front with small speaker to left hand side. Below is a blue touch control panel.. Maker: Texas Instruments. Date: 1980 - 1989 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Ladys Pink Knitted Silk Vest
Pink knitted silk vest. Round neck, short sleeves, buttons down centre front (ten). Front neck and edges bound in caramel satin. Darts to bust. Machine knitted and finished, no labels. Very small waist (20') - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Flower part of the dress
Flower part of the dress.A branch with white flowers( some are made of wax), 7 green leaves, 7 wax white flowers.Good condition. Maker: Hartnell, Norman. Date: 1942(circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
White Farmingdale Classics Dress
White belted dress; metal zip to centre front. shaped bodice with self-covered belt. Breast pocket to left hand side; short sleeves. Label: Farmingdale Classics Hartford, Conn.. Maker: Farmingdales - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Richards Electric Razor
Electric shaver in own cream plastic box which may be wall-mounted. In original blue cardboard packaging, complete with instruction leaflet. Swiss made.. Maker: Richards. Date: 1960 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
White Heathgate Dress with Blue Polka-Dots and Flowers
White dress with blue spot and floral motifs; short sleeves, V neck with collar and tie fastening to front. Dress is waisted with a full skirt with four panels; zip to centre back. belt loops (belt missing). Label: Heathgate London Made and Bust 40 102cm, Size 18, Hips 42 107cm. Maker: Heathgate - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
