Apricot Nylon Maxi Skirt
Apricot nylon maxi-skirt: 'A' line, consrtructed of four panels with wide bands of cream lace which form 'V' shapes at centre front of skirt. Also has pink and green floral embroidery detail. gathered and flounced panel along hem.. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Childs Babar the Elephant Mug
Child's plastic mug decorated with characters from the 'Babar the Elephant' stories, drawn by L. de Brunhoff, 1991. Maker: Mothercare. Date: 1992 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Deep purple rose brooch
Ceramic brooch of deep purple rose with dark green leaves, gilt fittings, impressed 'Adderley Floral' and 'Made in England'. Maker: Adderley - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Red Wool Miss Feraud Coat
Red wool coat, single breasted, waisted and slightly flared. Four buttons/holes to centre front and half-buttoned cuffs at wrists. Collar and two patch breast pockets. Belted and fully lined and topstitched throughout. Label: Miss Feraud Paris Made in London for Peters Brothers. Maker: Peters Brothers - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Blue Flocked Paper Nylon Dress
Short dress in blue flocked 'paper' nylon; round neck, short cap sleeves. Short full skirt is pleated into waist. Back has 'V' neckto long zip at centre back. Fully lined throughout. Flocked pattern is bands of floral motifs alternating with a scallop design to resembel broiderie anglaise.. Maker: Duprez. Date: 1950 - 1959 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
St Johns Ambulance Brigade Dress
Grey and white dress; uniform of the St John's Ambulance Brigade nurse. Round neck, long sleeves, buttons (five) from neck to waist. Plaquet opening to front with hooks and eyes to secure. Sleeves have buttons (four) from elbow to wrist. Skirt is gored with plaquet to right hand side. Bodice is pleated at back and has pocket to left breast and is attached to skirt with waistband (fastened with hooks and eyes) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Floral Print Laura Phillps Maxi Dress
Floral print maxi dress; narrow straps, frilled detail at neckline. Shaped bodice and long 'A' line skirt. Blue, pink, green and yellow botanical sketch-style print. Plastic zip to centre back. Labels: Kati at Laura Phillips, 50% Cotton 50% Polyester Kati Made In England and laundry instructions.. Maker: Laura Phillips. Date: 1970 - 1979 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Two bone china floral ornaments
Pink log containing mauve and pink carnations and green leaves. Marked 'Fine Bone China-England', Sqaure black pot with yellow and purple roses and mauve pansy. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Booklet: St John Ambulance Association Preliminary First Aid
CONTENTS: 1. Outline of First Aid. II. Structure and Functions of the Body. III. Dressings and Bandages. IV. Circulation of the Blood. V. Wounds and Bleeding. VI. Bleeding from Special Regions. VII. Shock. VIII. Respiration. IX. Injuries to Bones and Joints. X. Burns and Scalds. XI. Unconsciousness (Insensibility). XII. Poisons. XIII> Miscellaneous Conditions. XIV. Transport of Injured Persons.. Maker: St John Ambulance Association. Date: 1961 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection a
Surform Block Plane
Block plane of silver metal. impressed mark 'Made in Britain' Original box, red and black with 'You need a Surform' on top and 'for plastics' and 'for metals' on side and 'Block plane - fine cut - 10/- on centre side. Maker: Surform - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Dress and jacket in blue machine lace
Long dress of blue machine-made lace with an underdress of blue crepe, U-shaped neckline, cap sleeves and a belt. Date: 1930 - 1939 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Plastic Duffle Bag with Parisian Motifs
White plastic duffle bag with motifs depicting ParisRope handle threaded around top, down length of bag and attached to ring with metal clip at base. . Date: 1950 - 1959 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Tower Type 4088 Coffee Machine
'Tower' coffee machine in white/black plastic. Filter swivels out for filling and lid of clear plastic jug is of 'flip-up' design. Heated base, on/off light; black flex with 2-pin continental plug. Maker: Tower. Date: 1970 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Afternoon dress with matching round shoulder cape
Peach coloured afternoon dress printed with bunches of flowers in orange and blue, round neck, sleeveless, cut on cross, long; matching round shoulder cape. Date: 1927 - 1928 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Round Lidded Box
Round lidded box with beige marbled effect shaped lid, transluscent ornage knob, feet and an irridescent effect interior.. Maker: Halex - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Red and Gold Indian Dress with Leaf Pattern
Indian cotten cream background with all over pattern of stylised lead in red and gold. Sleeveless (altered from original puffed short sleeves). Fully buttoned with flat red buttons down the front. Fitted to waist, panelled shirt flairs out to deep frill at hem. Label 'Made in India for India Imports of Rhode Island'.. Date: 1972 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Ellam B19 Duplicating Machine
Manual duplicating machine with handle. Black cast iron, hollow roller drum; complete with accessories including a tube of ink. Maker: Ellam. Date: 1950 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Green Delta Toaster Model: DCW438
Green toaster, holds two slices of bread. Racing green plastic housing with heat control knob, depression 'on/off' switch and 'cancel' button to right hand side. Has removable crumb tray to base.. Maker: Delta - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Cooks Matchbox
Box of cooks' safety matches in wipe-clean box. Yellow and red design box with green tips information on reverse of box with green and black text. Average contents 240 matches. Date: 1995 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Wedgwood Blue Plastic Butter Dish
Blue plastic butter dish with white plastic relief decoration of classical figures on lid.. Maker: U-Plas. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
