Cherry Red Swing Jacket
Cherry red 3/4 length 'swing' wool jacket; long inset sleeves, well-padded shoulders, edge to edge front, small stand-up collar with reveres. Top stitched 'V' insert to back neck. Diagonal slash pockets with 3/4' binding to front. Fully lined in man made fabric.. Maker: Stirling Cooper. Date: 1970 - 1975 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Heart-Shaped Cadburys Roses Chocolate Tin
Blue heart shaped tin with pink rose decoration with blue bow and 'Cadbury's Roses Chocolates' printed to top.. Maker: Cadburys - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Next Make Up
Small make up compacts in pale grey plastic with interior mirror. Contains three colours of make up (white, brick and taupe) and an applicator.. Maker: Next. Date: 1985 - 1987 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Red Dress with Blue Floral Print
Red dress with blue floral print. Navy blue collar, 'V' neck; shaped bodice with short elasticated sleeves. Plastic zip to side seam. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
BBC Microcomputer
BBC Microcomputer in cream plastic housing with brown QWERTY keyboard. Orange function keys with paper inset as guide to WORD. Port to left hand side for plug-in programmes. Complete with cover, manuals and leaflets. Maker: Acorn Computers. Date: 1985 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Floral Brown Skirt
Mid length skirt in brown cotton mix with orange and grren floral design. brown string belt with beads. Label: washing instructions - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Yellow Sandals by West One
Right yellow plastic sandals with two cross-over straps across instep to toe. 'West One' printed on insole.. Maker: West One. Date: 2006 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Supersnaps Clip Frame
Clip frame, glass frame with chipborad backing. Factory sealed with polystyrene casing. Marked 'Exclusive to Supersnaps'. Maker: Supersnaps. Date: 1992 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
RAF Uniform No 1 Dress Jacket
Short airforce blue dress jacket, single breasted with plain blue epaulettes. Two large breast pockets with black plstic buttions bearing crown and wings insignia. Sleeves have large sewn-on badges. No buttons, fastens with a velcro strip. Fully lined.. Maker: J Compton Sons and Webb Ltd. Date: 1940 - 1949 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Acrylic Pink Dahlia Floral Arrangement
Floral arrangementof pink, green and clear acrylic. Separate clear acrylic base. Complete with original packaging.. Date: 1994 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Ross R5500 Radio
Ross radio in grey plastic housing, extending aerial, dual power, electric and battery operated. There is an array of coloured plastic tuning buttons to the top. Maker: Ross - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Dark Green Felt Hat with Upswept Brim
Drak green felt hat with upswept beim and self coloured grosgrain trim. Nop label. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Beige Shawl with Embroidered Detail
Beige shawl with paisley pattern embroidery details in purple, pink. gold an green. Large paisley motif in each corner with geometric patterns in a border which runs parallel to fringed hems. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Silk Handkerchief with Floral Pattern
Medium silk handkerchief; floral pattern of red, yellow, blue and green. Bordered with narrow parallel stripes of red and yellow, hem is machine stitched. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Pink Floral Brocade Full-Length Dress
Pink floral brocade full length gown. Short sleeves, high round neckline and shaped bodice. Vent at lower hem of skirt. Pleated and gathered full-length train with large bow detail at back waistline. Metal zip to centre back and hook and eye fastening. Fully lined.. Maker: Black, Edward. Date: 1940 - 1949 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Sanyo Betamax Video Tape Recorder
Video recorder, Betacord model VTC 5000. Silver metal casing surrounding black plastic which houses metal components, push button controls.. Maker: Sanyo. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Harrods Biscuit Tin
Harrod's Heritage Lemon Buiscuit tin, green metal with photograph of store in sepia; lid has crest printed to top.. Maker: Harrods. Date: 2007 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Pink Floral T-Shirt Maxi Dress
Bright pink 'T-Shirt' maxi dress with large stylised purple, gold and brown flower pattern. Short sleeves, scoop neck (bound) no shaping. Hems (bottom and sleeves) are topstitched. No labels - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Aqua and White Print Dress
Full length sleeveless dress; scooped neck, high waist, fully lined, zip to centre back. Bodice is plain turquoise; skirt has bold white floral pattern on turquoise backgrouns. No labels. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Perpetual Calendar
Very dark green mottled plastic calendar with card inserts for day, date and month. Small size (for desk or mantlepiece). Maker: A Bex Moulding. Date: 1940 - 1959 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
