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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.

Women's Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Black patent and plain leather with stiletto heel. view details

Women's Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Bottle green suede and leather 'utility' shoes. view details

Women's Evening Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Pale blue satin with matching ribbon pompon Belonged to Empress Eugene. Size: Length: 22.5 cm; Greatest width: 5 cm view details

Women's Evening Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Black silk with silk ribbon pompon. Belonged to Empress Eugene view details

Women's Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Black suede with black suede bow Size: Length: 21 cm; Height of heel: 7.5cm view details

Women's Shoes

Collection: Textiles

Brown suede trimmed with brown leather and gilt chain. Size: Length: 22 cm; Height of heel: 7 cm view details

Men's Waistcoat

Collection: Textiles

Royal blue silk brocaded with pale gold floral sprays, and glass buttons. view details

Men's Waistcoat

Collection: Textiles

Pale green spotted silk with front edges and pocket flaps embroidered with trailing leaves and berries in silver wire and yellow and green silks. This is incorporated... view details

Men's Waistcoat

Collection: Textiles

Deep maroon wool plush, printed with all-over floral pattern, and metal buttons. Size: Length: 53 cm view details

Men's Waistcoat

Collection: Textiles

White satin with richly embroidered multi coloured silks of floral motives, and satin covered embroidered buttons. Size: Back: Length: 42.5 cm; Underarm: Length:... view details