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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.
Wedding Dress
Wedding dress in old gold satin with shoulder cape edged with white swansdown. view details
Wedding Dress
Two piece white corded silk wedding dress, trimming with gold beads and pearls. view details
Wedding Dress
Cream silk wedding dress trimmed with white satin ribbon bows. view details
Wedding Dress
Wedding dress of ivory rayon satin with square neckline. view details
Long line Strapless Bra
Long line Strapless Bra 1950-55 Nylon machine-made lace Made by Spencer view details
Evening Dress
Evening Dress by Belinda Bellville 1955 Nylon gauze printed floral design with purple silk sash Belinda Bellville for Bellville et Cie view details
Children's Bib
White very fine cotton bib with tiny padded back. Conventional floral spray in Ayrshire embroidery and elaborate lace and frill border. Tape ties. Handmade. view details
Stomacher
Green watered silk stomacher, richly embroidered with roses, carnations and poppies in shades of red to pink silks. Heavy gold embroidery, of birds and animals in... view details
Chair seat
Large tapestry chair seat, in wool with silk background. Size: 82.5 x 72.5 cm. view details