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.
Metallic Synthetic Fabric
Metallic synthetic fabric; floral pattern set into houndstooth, orange, purple, gold and lilac. Black border down one side of sample. Date: 1993 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Portable transistor radio
Portable transistor radio in plastic casing. Metal handle with plastic covering. On off dials on top, red and transparent 'radio station' finder. Maker: Bush - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
HMV Wind-Up Gramaphone
Wind-up gramaphone in blue/grey leatherette case. Complete with winding handle and spare needles. Maker: His Master's Voice and HMV. Date: 1940 - 1949 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Brown Striped St Michael Tank Top
Brown striped tank top; knitted in 'random' yarn to form the stripes. Striped ribbed welts to neck, armholes and hem. Label (back neck): St Michael 90% Acrylic 10% Nylon 16 GB 40 EUR Made in the UK and (reverse): To Fit Bust 97cm 38 and washing instructions. Maker: Marks and Spencer - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Long Black Cardigan with Short Sleeves
Long cardigan with short sleeves. Black with stripes in two shades of purple. Round neck, buttons to waist.. Date: 1972 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Little girls dress, beige silk, plain round neck with short magyar sleeves
Little girl's dress, plain round neck, short magyar sleeves, smocking at either side of waist in salmon pink silk, french knots in same silk round neck and sleeves, spray of embroidered flowers at front of bodice in same silk and matching cord round waist, back neck fastening with two press-studs. Date: 1920 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
