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Collections > Textiles

A fascinating collection of period carpets, costume, embroidery, fabrics, fans, lace, quilts and bedcovers, one of the largest collections of tapestries in the country and toys including the world's first train set.

Evening Dress

Collection: Textiles

Evening Dress by Victor Steibal, London 1958 Cream silk satin view details

Boyâs Tartan Dress, 1833-1835

Collection: Textiles

Young boys wore a form of dress or tunic with a pleated skirt, often of chequered wool, up to the age of seven. Wool, woven check, bodice lined red silk   view details

Children's Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Pair of small soft black leather shoes. Ankle-strap fastening with single button and edges finished with silk ribbon. Size: Length: 10 cm view details

Men's Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Pair of brown leather shoes with toe caps, rubber soles and heels, and laces. view details

Women's Evening Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Pair of black satin evening shoes with diamante decorated heels. view details