Navy Blue Dress with Feather Motifs
Navy blue dress with blue and white feather motifs, with three quarter sleeves, square neckline, gathered at one side with ruching. Skirt is agthered to one side to form loose folds. Plastic side zip (19cm) from below underarm. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Brown Three-Piece Suit with Broad Pinstripes
Brown three-piece suit. Wide pinstripes of grey. Jacket has wide lapels, three buttons to centre front; pockets to lower part of each front with wide flpas.Has small breast pocket for handkerchief in RH front; four button to each of the sleeve vents. Trousers have wide parallel legs. Waistcoat is collarless, five buttons to centre front; each front end in a point. Slash pockets to each front, adjustable strap to back. Date: 1970 - 1975 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffords
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.
Blue Lace Cossets Charmereine Bra
Blue lace bra; boned, with padded cups and elastic back with seven hooks to fasten. Blue satin straps with white metal adjusters. Small white ribbon at centre front. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
stoneware flagon with cork and wooden spigot
Flagon, stoneware with cork and wooden spigot. decorated in lines and wavy bands in brown, purple and black. Maker: Finch, Ray (?). Date: 1920 - 1960 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Brown Galaxie Leather Shoes
Women's brown leather shoes; very pointed toes; stiletto heels; bow trim at sides.. Maker: Galaxie. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Dannimac Hat
Hat in Tattersall check: crown formed of three scetions with stitched brim and self-fabric hatband. Metal D on hatband. Crown is padded and lined with same fabric. label: Dannimac Made in Korea 55%Polyester 45% Wool Hand Wash and 2.. Maker: Dannimac - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
round bellied vase of thickly potted stoneware with black decoration
Round bellied vase of thickly potted stoneware with black decoration. Impressed mark ACS possibly for Alan Caiger-Smith. Maker: Caiger-Smith, Alan (possibly). Date: 1950 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Sony Mini-TV
Mini television, with dial-type selection for channel changing and small tuning knobs. In heavy black and chrome metal case with carrying handle and retractable folding aerial. Maker: Sony. Date: 1985 - 1989 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Winter Coat with Faux-Fur Collar
Black winter coat in woll with fake fur collar. mini-length with wide reveres and belt backed with PVC and brass buckle. Buttons are balck with brass rims. Maker: Tina, Kamperis. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Grey Teardrop Pendant
Teardrop pendant in grey with swirling marks. Inset with shocking pink glass pieces and central band on cream background. Gold coloured chain.. Date: 2000 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Philishave Electric Razor
Electric razor in white and brown plastic housing. Two circular heads protected by a clear plastic cap. Two strand white plastic flex with 2-pin plug. In black leatherette case ith red felt-like lining. Maker: Philips. Date: 1960 - 1965 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Red and White Beaded Dorothy Bag
Dorothy bag; small cotton bag decorated with red and white beads. Bag has a metal hoop around the cicumference and the beads are festooned from the top which has a corded drawstring to close. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Socks with Toes
pair of long beige socks with multi-coloured toes. Rust-coloured 'fleur-de-lys' and multi-coloured geometric patterns from ankle to knee; plain ribbed band to top. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Pale yellow nylon dress
Pale yellow nylon dress printed with large sprays of flowers in green, blue, pink and yellow; 'V' neck, cross-over bodice; no sleeves, cummerbund; skirt with single deep flounce; 'Marks and Spencer' label. Maker: Marks and Spencer. Date: 1950 - 1959 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Top Shop Vest Top with Blue Geometric Designs
Black vest top with blue geometric designs. Maker: Top Shop. Date: 2003 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Khaki-Coloured Utilty Dress
Khaki coloured 'Utility' dress with half-length sleeves with dark green ribbon and bow trim. Double frilled collar with dark green ribbon laced through eyelets and tied in abow to the front. Long skirt gathered into waist. Bodiec is darted to bust and buttons at back to waistline.. Maker: Utility. Date: 1940 - 1949 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Mans Attaboy Trilby Hat
Man's trilby hat in greenish-brown felt with ribbon hatband around the crown. Inner hatband of leather marked Super Quality 'Attaboy' and fabric label to centre of crown Fine Quality Felt and logo. Small silk bow to centre back of inner hatband. No size.. Maker: Attaboy - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Mans Safari Suit
Safari style jacket, Single brested with pointed collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs. Two breast pockets, two large hip pockets and elasticated waist. Trousers are plain with straight wide legs. . Maker: John, Michael. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Short Black Dress
Short black dress with cross-over bodice and long sleeves with fluted cuffs. Bodice is gathered into shoulder yoke; cross-over created deep 'V' neck. Skirt is bias-cut to waist and has self-fabric tie belt. Long zip to centre back. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
