Psychedelic Silk Waistcoat
Waistcoat; sleeveless, single breasted with three self-covered buttons (one missing) and self-fabric loops. Darted at bust and lined in shocking pink. Waistcoat is in shocking pink with orange, yellow, lime green, pink and grey abstract swirls.. Maker: Glencoe, Colin. Date: 1965 - 1975 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Navy Blue and Turquoise Pleated Kelstree Dress
Pleated dress with squared pattern in blue and turquoise on a white ground. Bodice is collarless with high round neck; three-qaurter length sleeves with turned back cuffs and a metal zip centre back to hipline. Skirt is pleated onto bodice and belt loops are present, but belt is missing.. Maker: Kelstree - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Place Mat, Quilted and Embroidered; Made from Conran Fabric
Based on a printed Conran fabric fabric from Habitat. Hand embroidery,back stitch, running stitch and buttonhole stitch in pale pink, mid pink, cerise cotton a broder thread and violet cotton perle thread. A singl 'tear drop' motif outlined or partially filled with stitches and concentric 'tear drop' shapes stitched to overlap with the repeat motifs above and below. The back stitches and running stitches are used to form the quilting. . Maker: Lingwood, Margeth, Mrs. Date: 1966 - 1970 - from the
Olfsen Leather Jacket
Leather jacket, bomber style in antique leather with high stand collar, zip front with front plaquet with buttons and loops to secure. two large pleated patch pockets with flaps to lower fronts, deep elsaticated waistband. Sleeves are full and gathered into buttoned cuffs with patch pocket to left sleeve; velcro fastens. Fully lined and padded. Viscose lining.. Maker: Olfsen. Date: 1990 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Grey Wool Jersey Dress
Grey wool jersey dress, three quarter length sleeves, 5 plastic grey buttons at front, grey metal zip at back, collarless, pleating around neckline and waist.. Maker: Pampelane. Date: 1946 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Navy Blue Pleated St Michael Dress
Navy blue pleated dress with scoop neck with navy and red striped detail. Sleeveless, with shaped bodice. Plastic zip to centre back with hook and eye fastening to back neck. Pleated skirt has red horizontal stripes at the hem. Belt has same red stripes and oval silver buckle. Label: St Michael, Standard Length, Polyester, 16, Made in Britain. Maker: Marks and Spencer. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Dark Brown Sleeveless Biba Trouser Suit
Dark brown synthetic crepe. Top with no sleeves, round neck and elasticated waist. Trousers with very wide legs, front zip and no waistband. By Biba.. Maker: Biba. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Crepe Dress with Pintucking
Black crepe dress, five black covered buttons with frogging. Cross-pintucking on the top with feature diagonal fabric, Pleated from diagonal plackets at hips. Small collar. No Label. Side zip (removed). Date: 1940 - 1949 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Silk Dress and Over-Jacket
Long sleeved black beaded overtop with gold beaded design. A long green silk dress with velvet trimmings around the neck. Two silver button fastenings at teh back. High neck and low back.. Date: 1930 - 1939 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Emerald Green Lehenga and Kameez
Emerald green lehenga and kameez with gold dabta work. Kameez has long sleeves and side slits, round neck. Measurement: bust 90cm. Lehenga is emerald green with georgette overskirt with dabta work; front opening. Elasticated waist. Measurements: waist 64cm; length 93cm - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Two-Piece Suit in Grey Striped Herringbone
Man's suit of pale striped grey herringbone. Single breasted jacket, two buttons with three smaller button trim to sleeve wrists. Two pockets with flaps to fronts, one bound breast pocket (left hand side). Inside are two small pockets (left hand side) and one to right hand side.. Maker: Koren. Date: 1980 - 1989 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Pink Tricel Pin-Tucked Blouse
Pink pin-tucked blouse with short sleeves and round neck and back button (six) opening. Neck is edged with cut-work and similar detail is found down the centre front of the blouse, which has pin-tucked panels either side. darted at waist and bust to front and to waist at back. Label: Tricel and washing instructions - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Purple Printed Silk Handkerchief
Large mauve silk handkerchief; small circular designs in purple with a band of stylised floral decoration around the edges. Finished in darker narrow band. Machine finished rolled hems. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
White Wedgwood Dinner Plate
White dinner plate, rim originally gilded (mostly worn away)stylised branched impressed into rim. backstamp: Wedgwood and pot logo, Metallised Bone Chine, Made in England, !18s and kitemark, 90 and 4034. Maker: Wedgwood - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Russell Hobbs K25 Kettle
Stainless steel automatic kettle, together with receipt from Currys for £6.97 and guarantee. Maker: Russell Hobbs. Date: 1973 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Sun/Evening Dress With Floral Design
Sun/evening dress of black cotton printed with small all-over floral design in white and brown. Sleeveless square neck, broad shoulder straps, broad ties at waist, cross-lacing bodice detail, back zip, long skirt, flounce at hem.. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
White Sombrero Hat
Somrero style hat with upturned brim edged with ribbed satin binding. Hat band of white chiffon with ruffled bow to back. Maker: Kangol. Date: 1990 - 1999 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Complimentary Parker Pen
Pen, still sealed in hardplastic case. Pen is marked 'ICL DRS' and has a light green hexagonal design.. Maker: Parker. Date: 1980 - 1985 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Spun Velvet with Large Red Stylised Rose Motif
Black spun velvet fabric with large red stylised rose motif. Date: 2004 - 2006 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear: 1930 Model A Ford Van
Model van, limited edition, scale 1 to 40. Original box has brown, red and gold design with clear cellophane pane to front. still factory sealed.. Maker: Matchbox. Date: 1984 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
