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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.
Gaming Purse
The purse is made of a circle of rich red velvet, lined with white kid, and probably once with silk inner lining. Small slits near the edge for a drawstring,... view details
Gaming Purse
The purse is made in red velvet, lined with green taffeta, interlined kid, slits for drawstrings of red and blue silk with knobs. Silver thread in lines of... view details
Pair of Mittons
Pair of Red-and White Mittens c.1900 Wool, hand knitted view details
Woman’s collar or bolero, Venetian raised needle lace
Rather crude 17th century style view details
Wedding Dress
Lace, satin ribbon and silk net with skirt flounces of Limerick lace, a hand embroidered machine net. Made in 1860 and adapted again in 1949. view details
Wedding Dress
Wedding dress of ivory silk and silk thread brocade, bias cut. view details