Turquoise Paper Nylon Dress with White Flocking
Turquoise 'paper' nylon dress flocked with white sprigged floral motifs. Square necked dress, inset with diagonal pleats to form a 'sweetheart' neckine. Short sleeves and a bias skirt attached at the waist. There is a narrow self-fabric belt with eylet holes and matching buckle at the waist and a long zip to the left hand seam. Fully lined in turquoise taffeta and machine hemmed. Dress has a rolled and machined hem.. Date: 1950 - 1959 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordsh
Vidal Sassoon VS935 Hairdryer
Black plastic housing with difuser attachment to front. Model number VS935 , 220-240V, 50-60htz, 2000W. Maker: Sassoon, Vidal. Date: 1980 - 1999 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Dress with Rainbow Lurex Bodice
Black maxi dress with inset panels of rainbow lurex to bodice and short bell sleeves gathered at head. Skirt is flared and cut in four panels. Bodice has cross over V neck and is high waisted with cummerbund between bodice and skirt. Neck is edged in plain black; ling zip to centre back. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Kodak Instamatic 100 Camera
Instamatic camera in black plastic housing with chrome trim; wrist strap and black leather carrying case. Chrome fascia. Donor's name and address in Dymotape inside case. Maker: Kodak. Date: 1965 - 1975 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Three-Strand Gilt Necklace with Artificial Pearls
Short necklace of light weight gilt metal chains one of which contains a short centre section of artificial pearls and gilt metal beads. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Small Yellow Square with Transport Motifs
Small yellow cotton or rayon square with black and white silhouette-type pictures of transport through the ages (Balloons, Vespas etc). Date: 1950 - 1959 (late) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Crabtree Bakelite Three Pin Electrical Plug Box
'Crabtree' 15amp three-pin electrical plug and original box. Plug is brown bakelite, box is black with white and orange printing. Maker: Crabtree - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Floral Print Dollyrockers Dress
Black floral print dress; scoop frilled neck and long zip to centre back.Long sleeves gathered at head; blouson style bodice, lined with fine black net. Label: Liberty Prints Designed for Sambo's Dollyrockers, Made in England. Maker: Libertys. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Brown Kaftan and Cape Embroidered in Gold
Full-length chocolate brown kaftan and matching cape, embroidered in gold thread. Each garment has a centre front opwning sceured by man tiny crochet buttons and loops. The cape has a gold tassel trim to the hood. Date: 1980 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Blue Crinkle Skirt with Stylised Rose Motif
long crinkle skirt in royal blue, deepening to navy blue down the length. Stylise black and white rose motif which enlarges down the length of the skirt. Elasticated waist with self-fabric drawstrings. No - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Lace Blouse
Black lace blouse; shaped bodice to waistband, short peplum, single button to secure. Plunging V neck, 3/4 sleeves, small mandarin collar. No labels. Date: 1950 - 1959 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Multi-Coloured Striped Left Bank Top
Multi-coloured striped top; rustic style with random abstract patterns in some of the stripes. Edge to edge jacket, half length sleeves. Edged in red binding. Hem curves into the side seams. Belt loops (belt missing). Label: Left Bank Size 12 100% Acrylic !00% Wool Trim Dry Clean. Maker: Left, Bank - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Black Dyke Mills Band: Brass To the Fore
Record: LSA 3088. Long Player (LP) 33 1/3 RPM. Side One: 1 Joyeuse Marche 2. Overture Daughter of the Regiment 3. Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann 4. Romance from Festival Music 5. Espana. Side Two: 1. Fantasy on British Sea Songs 2. Greensleeves 3. Two Tunes for Trumpet 4. North Country Fantasy.. Maker: R.C.A. Victor. Date: 1972 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Mans CWS Khaki Wool Shirt
Man's shirt of khaki wool with semi-front opening. Label: CWS Size 8. Maker: C, W, S. Date: 1945 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Vintage Model: Foden Steam Wagon Tate and Lyle
Vintage wagon from the Ledo Collectibles range. Model number DG091009. Blue and cream box with clear cellophane insert to front. Still factory sealed.. Maker: Ledo. Date: 2001 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Wrights Biscuit Tin
Round biscuit tin, painted red and gold around sides with silhouettes of children, dogs and trees in black and gold. Lid has painted picture of puppy and kitten.. Maker: Wrights Biscuits Ltd - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Green Paisley Pattern Dress
Green dress; bold paisley pattern, winged collar with press stud fastening at front. Black plastic buttons sewn to front of bodice. Long sleeves with shirt-style cuffs. Wide loose-fitting dress. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Stone Coloured Diesel Dress
Stone coloured 'Diesel' dress, round neck, cut-way armholes, darted to bust, gored and topstitched throughout. Long back opening with nine large feature press studs.. Maker: Diesel. Date: 2001 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Green and Gold Salwar Kameez and Dupatta
Green with gold print salwar kameez with dupatta of same fabric. Kameez has 'V' shaped neckline with gold paisley and stripe design. Slits to sides; long sleeves.Measurement; bust 108cm; length 111cm. Salwar in matching fabric has cord fastening waistbandand topstiched at ankles. Measurement: waist 86cm, length 92cm. Dupatta in same fabric with gold paisley designs and stripes. Measurement: length 216cm, width 234cm. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Brown Leather Handbag
Brown leather handbag; four rows of vertical top-stitching down the centre front. Decorative gold metal clasp and rings to secure and attach strap, which may be adjusted to form a shoulder strap. Lined in brown fabric with internal zipped pocket - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
