Fashion

Fashion Collection

The museum has a beautiful and intriguing collection of people’s clothes and accessories from the past. Some of the oldest items date back over 300 years but the collection spans the centuries and also includes pieces from more recent decades such as the 1950s. Over the last four years we have been working with young people (aged between 11 – 25) and a dedicated team of heritage volunteers from the Art Society to re-display the collection. A new website dedicated to this project can be seen here.

Coral Brooch
This acorn brooch is made...
Cotton Day Dress
Sleeves with multiple puffs were...
Cream Satin Spencer
Satin spencers, such as this,...
Howard Harris’ Great Coat
During the Crimean War, local...
Lace Bolero
Lace was first developed in...
Lace Maker Doll
The doll sits behind a...
Ladies Shoe
This shoe was found under...
Millicent Fawcett’s Cape
This embroidered cape may have...
Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan
The lace on this fan...
Purple Silk Dress
The ownership of this dress...
Smock
Smocks were designed to protect...
Yellow Wedding Dress
Bought in Paris, this dress...
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