| Catalogue no. | Type | Description |
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| BWRAB : 1990/84/4 | advertisement | Advertisement for C.B. Corsets at E Mills store |
| BWRAB : 2006/26 | advertisement | Advertising leaflet for James Green Woollen Draper and Tailor St Mary Street Bridgwater. Announcing the arrival of Summer goods fresh from London and Paris and as seen at the Great Exhibition. Sent out May 1851. This had been delivered to a Mr Bristol Road. |
| BWRAB : 2001/38j | apron | An apron used by the donor's mother Victoria Holt when she worked at weekends as a waitress at the Silver Fish in Bawdrip during the early 1950s. |
| BWRAB : 2001/38k | apron | An apron used by the donor's mother Victoria Holt when she worked at weekends as a waitress at the Silver Fish in Bawdrip during the early 1950s. |
| BWRAB : 1970/19 | apron | Blacksmith's apron |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/3 | apron | Child's white pinafore lace trim |
| BWRAB : 1986/122/B | apron | embroidered maids apron |
| BWRAB : 2006/36 | apron | Fine spotted cotton muslin pinafore style apron with 3 rows of piun tucks at the hem and a row of chequerboard embroidery. Bib and ties have a scalloped edge with more chequerboard embroidery and fine pin tucks. Worn by the donor's mother when she in service in the 1920s. |
| BWRAB : 1960/72A | apron | Friendly Society silk apron gold and silver embroidery blue string and tassle print of 2 angels around coat of arms over 1 seated and 2 kneeling figures belonging to the Ancient Order of Druids a friendly society worn by Sgt. Richard Foster 1898 |
| BWRAB : 1960/57E | apron | green apron with string and tassle silk with cream green and pink and gold and silver embroidery printed coat of arms with 2 figures Ancient Order of Foresters last worn at Queen Victoria's Jubilee |
| BWRAB : 1986/126 | apron | machine made apron lace trim around neck two rips in neck and stain on front |
| BWRAB : 1986/122/D | apron | plain maids apron |
| BWRAB : 1986/122/C | apron | plain maids apron with white lace edging |
| BWRAB : 1986/122/E | apron | plain maids half apron |
| BWRAB : 1988/95(3) | arm band | 3 firewatchers arm bands |
| BWRAB : 2001/36/11 | arm band | Canvas armband printed with the letters 'LDV' - the Local Defence Volunteers who were formed in 1940 and then were shortly renamed the Home Guard. It also has a Great Western stamp on the inside. |
| BWRAB : 1997/104/1-4 | baby clothes | four items of baby clothes worn by George Russell Blake Fordham son of Fanny Osler Blake of Crewkerne Somerset |
| BWRAB : 2007/5/4 | baby clothes | Off white baby gown with short sleeves. Five pleats on bodice with trim of cutwork with ribbon threaded through. Lace around neck. Two tie fastenings on reverse. |
| BWRAB : 2007/5/1-3 | baby clothes | Three baby's first bodices. Lace around armhole. |
| BWRAB : 2007/5/5 | baby clothes | White long sleeved baby dress. Bodice decorated with embroidery panels pin tucks and whitework trimming. Lace around neck. Sleeves trimmed with whitework and lace. Skirt embroidered with flowers decorated with a scalloped border. |
| BWRAB : 2007/5/6 | baby clothes | White long sleeved cotton baby coat with collar. Highly embroidered with floral design whitework trimming and drawn threadwork scalloped lace edging. Press stud fastening at neck. |
| BWRAB : 1997/169 | bag | bag from the Bridgwater and District Steam Laundry Co.Ltd Taunton Road Bridgwater |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/10 | bag | black evening bag with tortoisehell clasp silk with velvet flowers and velvet strap |
| BWRAB : 1991/21 | bag | Brown bag from Edward Ash and Co |
| BWRAB : 1986/92 | bag | canvas drawstring bag |
| BWRAB : 2006/28/4 | bag | Clear cellophane bag produced to commemorate 50 years of BCL (1937-1987) and the production of 1 million tonnes of cellophane. Blue and white print on transparent bag. |
| BWRAB : 1986/135 | bag | drawstring bag comprising multi-coloured strips of material sewn on with zig-zag style embroiderry blue edging and drawstring drawstring drawn through small brass rings |
| BWRAB : 1986/134 | bag | drawstring bag comprising multi-coloured strips of material sewn on with zig-zag style embroiderry purple edging and drawstring drawstring drawn through small brass rings |
| BWRAB : 1986/137 | bag | embroidered black round bag with short strap embroidered motif pink and yellow flowers with blue butterfly |
| BWRAB : 2007/11 | bag | Evening bag of black ribbed silk with bronze coloured patterned metal hinge fastening and chain. Lilac silk lining with floral trimming. Interior pocket. |
| BWRAB : 2007/12 | bag | Handbag of green suede with silvered metal hinge and claps. Green silk lining with interior purse and mirror in pocket. |
| BWRAB : 1988/6H | bag | handbag pink purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 2001/36/15 | bag | Home Guard canvas haversack with additional buckles and short leather straps at back and buckles on the side issue number 86044 also marked RAMC 6408 |
| BWRAB : 2001/36/18a | bag | Khaki civilian respirator (gas mask) case made of cloth with a button down top and wide tape shoulder strap contains de-mister cream. |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/11 | bag | One-piece flap bag for handkerchiefs with crochet motif |
| BWRAB : 2006/149 | bag | Paper bag for serving food (fries) from Wimpy Bridgwater 2003. Printed with the Wimpy logo in red and yellow on a white background. |
| BWRAB : 2006/127 | bag | Paper bag made for 'P. Taylor' a popular record shop in Bridgwater during the 1960s. Brown text printed on a basket weave background with shop name addresses of branches and 'Specialist for Radio Television Radiograms Record Players Tape and various record company logos e.g. Decca and HMV. |
| BWRAB : 1986/138 | bag | pear shaped embroidered bag strap and russet lining black satin covered with red and green flower and russet leaf motif |
| BWRAB : 2006/145/1 | bag | Small paper bag for serving food (fries) from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) High Street Bridgwater 2003. White bag with the face of Colonel Saunders (the founder of the chain) printed in blue. |
| BWRAB : 2000/30 | Baird Collection | Collection of foundation gaments made by Leffman and Baird from 1940s to 1990s. Includes producs made for Marks and Spencer and branded items such as Partos. Also Partos Catalogue. Ceased Trading in Bridgwater in 2000. |
| BWRAB : 1993/29 | banner | Banner made by pupils at Westover Secondary Mixed School depicting history of Bridgwater 2000BC-1965 |
| BWRAB : 2008/10 | banner | Church banner believed to have been made for a Bridgwater Council of Churches Easter procession 1970s. The shield shaped textile and felt banner depicts the Blake Statue Town Bridge St Mary's Church |
| BWRAB : 1985/38/1 | banner | embroidered silk banner grey/blue with yellow text reading 'Monmouth St. Methodist Church Society For Christ and the Church' |
| BWRAB : 1985/38/2 | banner | embroidered silk banner royal blue with pink text reading 'Monmouth St. Methodist Church Junior For Christ and the Church' |
| BWRAB : 2006/196/38 | banner | Music stand banner for Bridgwater Imperial Silver Band. Made of dark green fabric embroidered with a yellow (gold) coloured 'B' and yellow fringing along the bottom c1980-1984. |
| BWRAB : 1988/29 | banner | red woollen Sunday School banner reads 'Bridgwater Bible Christian Sunday School Founded 1865' with centre text 'Feed my Lambs'surrounding symbol |
| BWRAB : 1973/27 | beadwork | jet beadwork found in the roof of 4 Castle Street |
| BWRAB : 2001/38d | belt | A 5 pocketed belt with canvas strap for holding gun amunition such as cartridges known as a bandolier British Army issue 1967. |
| BWRAB : 1987/93B | belt | black fabric belt trimmed jet beads |
| BWRAB : 1987/97 | belt | black garathea bead trimmed belt |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/5 | belt | Ladies black silk belt with hook and eye fastening |
| BWRAB : 1986/110 | blouse | cotton blouse with crochet inserts and trimming |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/2 | blouse | white muslin blouse with yellow and pink flower embroidery on sleeve cuffs |
| BWRAB : 1981/41/1 | bobbin | net making bobbin |
| BWRAB : 1981/41/4 | bobbin | net making bobbin |
| BWRAB : 1981/41/3 | bobbin | net making bobbin |
| BWRAB : 1981/41/2 | bobbin | net making bobbin |
| BWRAB : 1981/41/6 | bobbin | net making bobbin |
| BWRAB : 1981/41/5 | bobbin | net making bobbin |
| BWRAB : 1987/91 | bodice | black lace bodice blouse style with black ribbon waist tie |
| BWRAB : 2009/1/3 | bow tie | Green and gold metallic bow tie with reversible pattern. Elasticated neck fastening. Part of a minstrel costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'California Here We Come' 1992 |
| BWRAB : 2009/7/3 | brassiere | Peach brassiere with utility mark on label. With ribbon straps elastic back strap with metal fastening and buttons for attaching further undergarments |
| BWRAB : 1992/10/2 | breeches | Black breeches replica 17 century |
| BWRAB : 1992/9/2 | breeches | Grey button fly replica 17th century child's breeches. |
| BWRAB : 2006/221/38 | briefcase | black canvas briefcase with plastic veneer with handle front flap is attached with two metal twisting fasterners and a key operated metal lock the monogram EIIR is printed in gold belonging to Roy Edwards it contained ROC paperwork badges and medals. |
| BWRAB : 1987/15 | brooch | Bronze pennanular brooch |
| BWRAB : 1988/74 | brooch | Dolphin type brooch copper alloy |
| BWRAB : 1988/73 | brooch | Pennanular brooch bronze |
| BWRAB : 1988/70 | brooch | Pin and catch brooch bronze |
| BWRAB : 1988/76 | brooch | Polden Hill type brooch copper alloy |
| BWRAB : 1959/20 | brooch | Silver brooch with missing pin inscription in french translated by B.M. I am here in place of your lover love [iosvi.ici.cnliv.dami.amuri] c1200-1399. |
| BWRAB : E42 | brooch | Strip brooch strip-bow type decorated with 2 longitudinal grooves. Hinge and pin missing. |
| BWRAB : 1986/88 | buckle | Decorative buckle |
| BWRAB : 1977/42/38 | buckle | Pair of silver and steel shoe buckles in case. |
| BWRAB : 1975/74 | bullet | Musket ball from Sedgemoor found in the grounds of Westonzoyland Junior School |
| BWRAB : 1959/6 | button | 2 brass buttons from Dr Morgan's School |
| BWRAB : 2006/221/34 | button | brass button depicting the ROC emblem of soldier holding torch aloft with brass hook on reverse to attach button to clothing belonging to Roy Edwards. Also on reverse manufacturer details. |
| BWRAB : 2007/46 | button | Brass button inscribed Cannington Agricultural Association depicting a ploughshare turning earth. Also on reverse manufacturer details. |
| BWRAB : 1985/108 | button | brass coloured button with royal crest |
| BWRAB : 1990/89 | button | Button |
| BWRAB : 2007/47 | button | Button depicting in relief country sports accroutements - riding hat crop hunting horn shot gun and powder flask. |
| BWRAB : 1975/90 | button | button with winged creature |
| BWRAB : 2000/6/1 | button | collar button marked with draper's name Nicholls and Company Bridgewater |
| BWRAB : 2000/6/2 | button | collar button marked with draper's name Symons Bridgwater |
| BWRAB : 2008/32/3 | button | round lead button recessed centre with 2 holes |
| BWRAB : 1988/90 | button | with crown and inscribed Convict Dept |
| BWRAB : 1970/18 | buttonhook |
| BWRAB : 1959/75 | buttonhook | long button hook |
| BWRAB : 1991/11/12 | buttonhook | metal button hook with pink ribbon |
| BWRAB : 2006/221/43 | cap | (a) navy blue army style felt beret cap with a black cord fastening inside is a plastic panel protecting a sticker with the information '7 8405 99-127-8141 J.C.S. & W LTD. A/78/CLO/39713/DC68 (2)' with a split pin metal ROC cap badge with ROC (b) black army style felt beret cap with a split pin chrome ROC cap badge black leather around rim of cap tied with a black cord fasterning inside is a plastic panel protecting a sticker with the information '7 22K /2107 KANGOL WEAR LIMITED 1964' |
| BWRAB : 2006/196/32 | cap | Band uniform cap black with a dark red and gold band. The cap badge is a lyre and the Queen's Crown (comes from the South West Brass Band Association). Part of the uniform of the Bridgwater Imperial Silver Band late 1950s. |
| BWRAB : 2002/8/1 | cap | Bridgwater Football Club cap 1897-1898. Made of quartered velvet blue and red with silver brade and silver embroidered letters 'BFC' and date. |
| BWRAB : 2001/36/12 | cap | Forage cap with regimental badge for the Somerset Light Infantry issued to the local Home Guard. |
| BWRAB : 2006/47 | cap | Red woollen school uniform cap with an embroidered badge on the front - a pestle and mortat with the initials 'JM' and the date '1720'. From Dr Morgan's School and worn by Bert (Albert) Beesley whose name tape is sewn inside the cap. 'A.J. and 'BERT@ have also been written in pen on the peak of the cap. |
| BWRAB : 1991/98/1 | cape | Black silk cape lace and jet braid trim |
| BWRAB : 1986/111 | cape | Fine embroidered net sprinkled with leaves and flower motifs with embroidered edge |
| BWRAB : 1989/305 | cape | three quarter length black silk cape trimmed with black net lace front opening and ruff collar. |
| BWRAB : 2009/6/4 | chestpiece | Beaded chest piece with blue fearthers. Part of a native american costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'Redskins' 1994 |
| BWRAB : 1998/37/76/17 | clasp | wire clasp |
| BWRAB : 1987/72 | cloth | lace trimmed victorian cloth with beige embroidered flowers in each corner |
| BWRAB : 2008/34 | cloth seal | cast lead doubled-over seal stamp mark on one side |
| BWRAB : 1998/31/2 | clothes peg | wooden clothes pegs belonged to Mrs W.E. Powell mother of donor. |
| BWRAB : 1992/6/1 | coat | Beige buff coat replica 17 century |
| BWRAB : 2000/38/1-2 | collar | 2 shirt collars and wrapper made by Van Heusen of Bridgwater |
| BWRAB : 2000/39 | collar | 2 shirt collars and wrapper made by Van Heusen of Bridgwater |
| BWRAB : 1986/120 | collar | embroidered net with lace edge collar or fichu |
| BWRAB : 1986/119 | collar | Fishu made from embroidered lawn 87/1/A |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/1 | collar | ladies dress collar with elongated points. Black silk embroidered with black beadwork and silk cord in a foliar pattern. Black bead and sequin fringe. |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/3 | collar | Ladies macrame dress collar of black cord with tassled fringe |
| BWRAB : 1996/50.2 | collar stud | Collar stud marked with name Baker and Co. Hats a Bridgwater firm. |
| BWRAB : 2006/157 | costume | 'Caribbean' costume worn by Emily Whitaker at a Carnival Concert (mid 1990s) as a member of Julia McDonald's dance troupe. Consists of (a) a green and orange frilled top (b) a pair of green and orange frilled leggings (c) an orange cummabund a green headband. |
| BWRAB : 2006/156 | costume | 'Silver Moon' costume worn by Sopie Whitaker at a Carnival Concert (1997/8) as a member of Julia McDonald's dance troupe. Consists of (a) a white and silver sequined leotard with skirt and bow (b) a white bowler hat with a silver sequin band. |
| BWRAB : 2006/158 | costume | 'Way Out West' cowgirl costume worn by Emily Whitaker at a Carnival Concert (1994) as a member of Julia McDonald's dance troupe. Consists of (a) denim jacket fringed with long yellow tassles (b) a blue red and yellow checked skirt with a white frill (c) a yellow neckerchief (d) a pair of white leather boots. |
| BWRAB : 2006/154 | costume | Can-can costume worn by Sopie Whitaker at the 1999 Carnival Concert as a member of Julia McDonald's dance troupe. Consists of (a) a black skirt with orange netting (b) an orange and black leotard (c) an orange black and gold bustle (d) an shorter transparent skirt (e) a pair of black and gold gloves and (f) a black orange and gold feather plume. |
| BWRAB : 1990/37 | costume | Carnival Costume Black Magic Ramblers Carnival Club 1989. Black/white trousers and orange tailcoat |
| BWRAB : 1990/31 | costume | Carnival Costume Caribbean Showtime Ramblers Carnival Club 1986. Pink/gold/green with black wig |
| BWRAB : 1990/35 | costume | Carnival Costume Circus on Parade Ramblers Carnival Club 1988. White/blue trousers and tailcoat |
| BWRAB : 1990/33 | costume | Carnival Costume Oriental MagicRamblers Carnival Club 1987. Gold/orange robe and hat |
| BWRAB : 1974/6 | costume | mayoral robe and hat belonging to Alderman Mrs A.B. Potterston J.P during her year of office 1959-1960 |
| BWRAB : 2009/7/2 | costume | Page's costume worn by Miss M Durston (school teacher) at the Bridgwater Pageant 1927. Comprises black fitted jerkin with green and black striped arms and green collar; black and green striped knickerbockers; black drawers; black cap with black green rosette |
| BWRAB : 2006/155/2 | costume | Pink and white costume worn by Emily Whitaker at a Carnival Concert (c1995) as a member of Julia McDonald's dance troupe. Consists of (a) a pink and white leotard with skirt and bow (b) a pair of pink and white cuffs (c) a pink and white bow tie. |
| BWRAB : 2006/155/1 | costume | Pink and white costume worn by Sopie Whitaker at a Carnival Concert (c1995) as a member of Julia McDonald's dance troupe. Consists of (a) a pink and white leotard with skirt and bow (b) a pair of pink and white cuffs (c) a pink and white bow (d) a pink and white top hat. |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/13C | cotton reel | wooden spool of cotten with green thread |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/13D | cotton reel | wooden spool of cotton with black thread |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/13G | cotton reel | wooden spool of cotton with black thread label with Evans 2020 Super quality Machine thread |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/13E | cotton reel | wooden spool of cotton with black thread two labels one JP Coats and other Chain 6 Cord cotton threadsocial history |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/2 | cuffs | Two dress sleeve cuffs of black pleated silk decorated with raised embroidery incorporating black beadwork. |
| BWRAB : 1988/6K | cummerbund | turqoise cumberband to match 6J (dress) possibly a bridegroom's purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 1987/94 | dress | 2 piece violet silk dress c1860. |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/5 | dress | baby's day dress with embroidered insertion trim in front centre panel lace neck edging |
| BWRAB : 1987/52 | dress | baby's handstitched petticoat or dress lace edged |
| BWRAB : 2006/37/2 | dress | Baby's long-sleeved dress made of fine cotton. Net lace and floral embroidery at the hem centre skirt panel with floral cut-work. Embroidered and cut-work waistband with ribbon threaded through. Net lace and floral embroidery on front and rear bodice. Embroidered and cut-work rounded neckline. Drawn threadwork along the sleeve seam. Cut-work and embroidered cuffs with ribbon thread through. Fastens at the back with three tiny mother-of-pearl buttons and a ribbon tie c1890-1910. |
| BWRAB : 2006/37/1 | dress | Baby's short-sleeved dress made of plain cotton. Six fine pin tucks at hemline triangular front panel of broderie anglais on the bodice fine lace around rounded neckline. Short gathered puff sleeves with a plain edge trimmed with lace on the Fastens at the back with two ties and a covered button. |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/3B | dress | Baby's white cotton robe long sleeves front of drawn work and flower and leaf motif embroiderie pie crust collar possible date 1880/90s |
| BWRAB : 1991/103/1 | dress | Black and silver beaded drop waist dress beads at bottom |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/6 | dress | Child's cream smock |
| BWRAB : 1986/65 | dress | Christening gown with handmade broderie anglaise |
| BWRAB : 1986/64 | dress | Christening gown with machine imitation Valenciennes lace |
| BWRAB : 1992/98 | dress | Court dress for a child |
| BWRAB : 1992/8/1 | dress | Gold coloured replica 17 century dress |
| BWRAB : 1988/6A | dress | lace wedding dress cream machine made lace purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 1987/90 | dress | lady's shot gold bronze silk satin dress with separate bertha collar pre crinoline and seperate large cream silk bow and two small bows |
| BWRAB : 1988/14 | dress | Navy blue hand-stitched dress with bustle gold and blue attachments c1880-89. |
| BWRAB : 2007/10/1 | dress | One piece long sleeved white velvet wedding dress. With self-coloured piped detailing to top of bodice/back and self-coloured button decoration to sleeve. Full panelled skirt. Hook and eye fastening at back of neck and press stud fastenings at and sleeves. |
| BWRAB : 1994/13 | dress | pale blue silk dress modern replica of 18thC?. |
| BWRAB : 1988/6J | dress | turquoise dress embroidered taffeta shortsleeved scoop neckline 3/4 length possibly a bridesmaid's dress purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 1987/98 | dress | white 1860s |
| BWRAB : 1991/13/A | dress | white cotton baby's robe lace and brodierie anglais trimmed long sleeves vertical lace strips down the gown two layers of pin tucks at end of gown followed by two layers of scalloped edged lace |
| BWRAB : 1991/13/B | dress | white cotton baby's robe short sleeves pin tuck decoration on hem smocked effect V shaped panel on bodice possibly late 1820s - 30s |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/11 | dress | white satin evening dress with boning incomplete |
| BWRAB : F77 | dress holder | Dress Holder |
| BWRAB : F78 | dress holder | Dress Holder |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/5 | dress panel | panel from Victorian Wedding dress. Cream satin |
| BWRAB : 1992/81/2 | dress panel | silk decorated with pearls and beads |
| BWRAB : 2006/195/2 | embroidery | Woolwork embroidery of a sailing ship surrounded by allied flags. made by Kelvyn King whilst at the Greenwich Royal Hospital Naval School 1911-1914. Mounted on a stretcher. |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/3 | fichu | Cream crochet 'modesty' piece V shaped for low cut |
| BWRAB : 1987/1/B | fichu | Fichu made from embroidered lawn 87/1/A |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/4 | fichu | silk Cream 'modesty' piece for low cut dress. Machine floral trim |
| BWRAB : 1988/8 | fur | narrow fox fur from cub pelts |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/6 | gaiters | Pair of black jersey gaiters decorated with 9 black buttons up side. Elasticated tops and 2 black elastic and press stud fastenings at bottom |
| BWRAB : 2001/36/19 | gas mask | Army issue respirator (gas mask) normal size. Used whilst in the Home Guard. Rubber mask with flexible tube at the mouthpiece leading to a red filter cannister. |
| BWRAB : 1971/39 | gas mask | Baby's gas mask to enclose child. Large glass metal rubber and canvas 'mask' to cover the baby with a rubber tube leading to the air filter. |
| BWRAB : 1996/6 | gas mask | child's mickey mouse gas mask in red and blue rubber with original box |
| BWRAB : 1996/7 | gas mask | Civilian gas mask in a box |
| BWRAB : 1983/8/1 | gas mask | Civilian gas mask in a covered box. |
| BWRAB : 1983/8/2 | gas mask | Civilian gas mask in cylindrical metal tin. |
| BWRAB : 2001/36/18b | gas mask | Civilian respirator (gas mask) normal size. |
| BWRAB : C42/C43 | gauntlet | Pair of 17th century gauntlets. |
| BWRAB : 1991/11/2 | glove stretcher | bone glove stretcher marked with monogramme BE |
| BWRAB : 1988/6G | gloves | Pair of pink cerise made by Fownes of London purchased in 1957 part of an outfit purchased to wear to a wedding. |
| BWRAB : 1986/124/A | handkerchief | Embroidered linen handkerchief with red 'X' in one corner |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/2 | handkerchief | Very fine white handkerchief mesh and lace border embroidered corners c1880. |
| BWRAB : 1972/7 | handkerchief | white handkerchief printed with black design to commemorate death of Queen Victoria showing the Queen her residences and thistles roses etc. |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/1 | hat | 2 womens hats one with pink silk insertion and 3 diamante beads and front one a mourning cap of white lace and purple ribbon |
| BWRAB : 1986/122/A | hat | 3 lace maids caps |
| BWRAB : 1986/114/A-C | hat | 3 white cotton babies bonnets |
| BWRAB : 1985/86 | hat | black felt Admiral's hat size 6 5/8 |
| BWRAB : 1989/304 | hat | black net lace bonnet with long black lace lappetts white lace lining at nape of neck crown of cap has dotted net trimmed with jet beads |
| BWRAB : 1986/132 | hat | Black velvet smoking cap with red embroidery design victorian |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/1 | hat | black velvet with blue purple cream |
| BWRAB : 1986/131 | hat | Collapsible top hat |
| BWRAB : 1987/39 | hat | cream boy's/man's cotton cap from south India |
| BWRAB : 1987/40 | hat | embroidered smoking cap |
| BWRAB : 2009/1/4 | hat | Grey/white soft hat with metallic green band. Part of a minstrel costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'California Here We Come' 1992 |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/9 | hat | Ladies black hat covered in net and decorated with four flowers made of cotton tape with cellophane centres. Black cellophane border. |
| BWRAB : 1988/6F | hat | pink close fitting shaped to head with netting detail purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 1992/8/3 | hat | replica 17 century white coif |
| BWRAB : 1991/36 | hat | triangular stiff gauze black edge |
| BWRAB : 1959/77 | hat bands | 2 maroon hat bands with gold inscription 'Siege of Ladysmith invested Nov.2nd 1899 Buller White Relieved Feby 28th 1900 |
| BWRAB : 2006/44/2 | hat pin | Three white metal hatpins. One with an acorn shaped knop and two with thistle shaped knops. Late Victorian/Edwardian. |
| BWRAB : 1988/6C | head-dress | Wedding headdress and veil coronet of wire covered with net and decorated with with sequins and pearls with net veil purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 2009/6/5 | headband | Orange leatherette headband with decoration of gold metallic discs and embroidered tape. Fastened with staples. Part of a native american costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'Redskins' 1994 |
| BWRAB : 2000/34/2 | headboard | padded bed headboard pink velour made by W.Sealey and Son. |
| BWRAB : 2009/6/9 | headdress | Feather head dress in two parts. With white red and black feathers attached to a composite head piece with black tape ties. Part of a native american costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'Redskins' 1994 |
| BWRAB : A99 | helmet | 17th century steel helmet. Plain skull with narrow longitudinal ridge. Umbril hinged to skull and ? pierced for nasal guard. Neck guard in one piece but imitating 4 lames. |
| BWRAB : C39 | helmet | found at Chedzoy probably used in Cromwell's Army during the Siege of Bridgwater 1645 |
| BWRAB : 1985/112 | helmet | Full-face helmet drop visor |
| BWRAB : A138 | helmet | Helmet damaged |
| BWRAB : 1985/114 | helmet | Helmet with peak |
| BWRAB : 1985/111 | helmet | Helmet with peak |
| BWRAB : 2001/36/13 | helmet | Home Guard issue metal helmet covered in scrim for camouflage. |
| BWRAB : 1990/121/1 | helmet | Pikeman's Pot circa 1630 |
| BWRAB : 1977/41 | helmet | police helmet |
| BWRAB : 1990/82 | helmet | Replica copy of Pikeman's helmet |
| BWRAB : 1996/3 | helmet | Straw police helmet covered in blue fabric Bridgwater police badge with town coat of arms on the front |
| BWRAB : C40 | helmet | with visor |
| BWRAB : 1986/116 | jacket | 2 Victorian dressing jackets spotted muslin with lace trim and satin bow |
| BWRAB : 1991/7 | jacket | Black blazer cloth badge on pocket Jellalabad |
| BWRAB : 1987/93A | jacket | black jacket trimmed jet beads much altered |
| BWRAB : 2006/196/35 | jacket | Dark red (maroon) jacket with black collar worn by a band member Bridgwater Imperial Silver Band c1980-1984. |
| BWRAB : 1989/59 | jacket | Dr Morgan's School blazer navy with badge |
| BWRAB : 2006/221/48 | jacket | Faded navy blue fabric jacket with front zip fastening and 2 zip fastening pockets on the front panels and grey fabric lining the left front panel is decorated a medal ribbon strip including 4 medals both shoulders have circular ROC navy blue badges and number badges sewn on by hand. A white cotton label is sewn inside below the collar and reads 'JACKET MAN'S (Blue Grey 1972 Pattern) 8405-99-132-3255 size 12 C. H. BERNARD AND SONS LTD. A/78/CLO/52615/CB(CT)38 Name... No... A DRY CLEAN 38/100' belonging to Roy Edwards. |
| BWRAB : 1992/10/1 | jacket | Grey doublet replica 17 century |
| BWRAB : 1992/9/1 | jacket | Rust colour child's replica 17 century doublet |
| BWRAB : 1987/92 | jacket | Smoking jacket late 19th century. |
| BWRAB : 2006/196/34 | jacket | White conductor's jacket last worn by Ken Parfitt Bridgwater Imperial Silver Band. Made by Gordon Pritchard Tailor of Coleford. |
| BWRAB : 2006/196/36 | jumper | Child's dark red (maroon) jumper worn by a band member Bridgwater Imperial Silver Band with gold embroidered writing 'Bridgwater Imperial Band'. Made by the Sussex T-Shirt Company Littlehampton c1980-1984. |
| BWRAB : 1991/18 | knitting needles | 5 packs of knitting needles |
| BWRAB : 1989/311 | knitting tool | Knitting gadget in leather case |
| BWRAB : 1989/308 | lace | 1 piece torchon 1 piece crochet lace |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/8 | lace | Bow shape double-layered lace net embroidered and cut |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/7 | lace | Cream machine made lace trimming |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/6 | lace | Honiton lace in course of preparation tacked onto |
| BWRAB : 1965/24/2 | lace pillow | Lace pillow formerly belonging to donors Mother Mrs E. Loman who taught at Bridgwater Art School. (now the Technical College.) |
| BWRAB : 1987/95 | mantle | Ladies black satin mantle with sleeves labelled Evans and Owens Ltd Bath chinese style braiding front hook fastening with two cotton buttons at the base of the collarless V neck |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/14 | mat | 3 piece dressing table mat set; a) cotton mat with crochet edge and centre motif b) small square mat with crochet lace edge c) small square mat with crochet lace edge and four petalled flowers in centre panel |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/5 | mat | Coarse white square table mat. Flower motif satin stitch and diagonal strip of crochet across centre |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/15 | mat | large white oval table mat hand crocheted lace border |
| BWRAB : 1986/124/B | mat | linen mat embroidered with orange flowers and green leaves with white fringe |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/10 | mat | oval feather stitched damask doily crochet border |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/13 | mat | Shaped table centre with needle-weaving and thread |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/12 | mat | Table centre feather stitched circle of damask with crocheted lace trimming |
| BWRAB : 2006/221/45 | military bag | Standard issue green fabric rectangular bag possibly for keeping equipment in. |
| BWRAB : 1985/145 | misericord | wooden misericord decorated with carved coat of arms |
| BWRAB : 1981/1* | model | ship model Ada |
| BWRAB : 1991/96 | model | ship model Cutty Sark |
| BWRAB : 1981/3* | model | ship model Devonia |
| BWRAB : 1991/35/2 | model | Ship model H.M.S. Victory Nelson's flagship. Made of plastic hand painted. |
| BWRAB : 1981/2* | model | ship model Harriet Long |
| BWRAB : 1981/6 | model | ship model Holley Branch at Malta |
| BWRAB : 1992/43 | model | ship model Steamship 'Paris'. Shipping Company's Office model |
| BWRAB : 1988/103 | needlecase | Needlecase with needles and 2 metal rule inscribed the Hotel Metropole london |
| BWRAB : 1998/28 | needlecase | wooden turned needlecase contains three needles |
| BWRAB : 1986/117 | night cap | Night cap machine knitted jersey cotton fabric white |
| BWRAB : 1986/127 | nightdress | Child's cotton or linen hand made nightgown trade mark label inside neck opening |
| BWRAB : 1986/112 | nightdress | Hand-stitched embroidered pin-tucked and feather stitched. Owner's initials embroidered in red cross stitch beneath centre front opening |
| BWRAB : 1987/31 | nightdress | plain nightdress with frilled neck and short sleeves |
| BWRAB : 1992/8/2 | nightdress | replica 17 century white nightdress |
| BWRAB : 1987/32 | nightdress | white cotton nightdress trimmed with Broderie Anglais and pin tucks frilled collar and wrists. Laundry Mark 331 and also marked S.A and S. Smith |
| BWRAB : 1989/303 | nightdress | white nightdress collar trimmed with broiderie anglais long points at front and dips to a V behind lace rectangular front down to waist line |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/9 | nightdress case | Flap bag for nightwear machine made hand crocheted with an embroidered Wtextiles |
| BWRAB : 1987/55 | nightdress case | plian cotton with pattern on flap vertical slits around edge and embroidered flowers in centre |
| BWRAB : 1985/37 | parasol | Green silk sunshade mother of pearl handle |
| BWRAB : 1973/7 | parasol | paisley parasol with wooden handle |
| BWRAB : 2006/219 | pattern | Knitting pattern published by Weldon 'Woollies for the Army' including pullovers scarves gloves mittens helmets and socks. Encouraging housewives to 'do their bit' for the war effort. Front cover printed in yellow and black with images of the products and a smiling soldier. Published during World War II. |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/4 | petticoat | child's white cotton petticoat/pinafore |
| BWRAB : 1988/6B | petticoat | Cream taffeta petticoat for wedding dress 1988/6A with side zip and missing shoulder strap purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : F53 | pillow | lace making pillow with turned wood bobbins |
| BWRAB : 1986/67 | pillowcase | Pillowslip decorated with machine torchon lace |
| BWRAB : 1988/75 | pin | Carved pin head bone. |
| BWRAB : 1989/315 | pincushion | Ivory silk braid-trimmed pin cushion design oak leaves and acorns and beading embroidered inscription reads William Thomas Rowland Powell August 4th 1815 |
| BWRAB : 1991/11/14 | pincushion | pink shell shaped pincushion |
| BWRAB : 1991/11/15 | pincushion | square red and green silk pincushion |
| BWRAB : 1987/30 | quilt | Patchwork quilt cover or curtain |
| BWRAB : 2006/221/47 | rain coat | (a)Navy military raincoat with navy satin lining with pockets on each side panel with black plastic buttons and attached tie belt a white cotton printed label with spaces to write name and number is on the inside back panel reads 'RAINCOATS RAF ALL RANKS 22F-8405-99-130-6136 HEIGHT/CHEST SIZE 182/108 A GRANTHAM LTD. CT3A/1924 NAME... NUMBER... DRY CLEAN AND REPROOF A 60' (b) navy military rain coat with grey cotton lining with pockets on each side panel with black plastic buttons a white cotton lable sewn into the inside of the coat that reads 'Coat Rainproof R.A.F. Officers N.P Size 6 Height 5'7 & 5'8 Breast 37' to 39' ELTITE LTD 1967 A/78/CLO/1294/CT5B both belonging to Roy Edwards. |
| BWRAB : 2006/112/25 | ribbon | Length of gift ribbon printed in turquoise and pink with 'Congratulations' and flowers on a white satin background given for the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Arthur and Beatrice Wevell (14 April 1914-1964). |
| BWRAB : 2002/7/4 | ribbon bar | Ribbon bar with 5 ribbons belonging to Richard Locke Blake Royal Navy WWII. Medal ribbons for 1939-45 Star Atlantic Star Africa Star (with rose) Burma Star (with rose) and War medal (with oak leaf) |
| BWRAB : 2002/7/5 | ribbon bar | Two ribbon bars joined together with 5 ribbons in total belonging to Richard Locke Blake Royal Navy WWII. As for 2002/7/4 except three ribbons on upper bar and two on lower bar. |
| BWRAB : 1985/71 | ribbon pouch | black/gold satin pouch containing red ribbon |
| BWRAB : 2002/14 | rug | Woven oval rag rug made at home by the donor 1998-2000. Made in shades of brown yellow and green. |
| BWRAB : 2007/78 | sample book | Needlework sample book belonging to Lily Sendell containing work for Standard V whilst studying at Bridgwater Art and Technical College [1928-1929]. Contains patterns and examples of stitching and technique. Book is home made out of Bridgwater Society wrapping paper |
| BWRAB : 1960/73 | sampler | Embroidered map of England and Wales with parts of Scotland and Ireland with embroidered flower border in oval mount with a heavy gilt frame by Ann Jeanes 1810. |
| BWRAB : 1986/106 | sampler | embroidered sampler made by Elizabeth Stott Reeves when she was 9 years old in 1860 |
| BWRAB : 1978/2 | sampler | Embroidery sampler by E. Stott Reeves aged 9 1860 |
| BWRAB : 1975/60 | sampler | Framed sampler of alphabets and moral Listen to the counsel of your parents treasure up their precepts respect their judgement and enjoy their society Jane B. Bride 31st December 1839. |
| BWRAB : 1975/59 | sampler | Framed sampler See Israel gentle shepherd/ Stands with All Engaging/Charms by Jane Tooth 31st December 1833. |
| BWRAB : 1975/27 | sampler | sampler framed alphabet and numerals |
| BWRAB : 1960/28 | sampler | Sampler made by Eliza Bond in 1783 |
| BWRAB : 1960/27 | sampler | Sampler made by Rhoda Cavell of Cannington in 1833. |
| BWRAB : 1962/14 | sampler | Sampler of Alphabets and text worked at Miss Gibbs School Bridgwater by Mary Williams born 1774 |
| BWRAB : 1960/74 | sampler | Sampler on linen cloth poem On Heaven sewn in black trailing flower/strawberry border in a heavy gilt frame by Sarah Welch 23rd March 1800 at Shapwick School. |
| BWRAB : 1972/2 | sampler | sampler showing child in rural landscape dated 1859 |
| BWRAB : 1974/5 | sampler | school needle work sampler mounted the work of the donor's great grandmother in Lancashire |
| BWRAB : 1987/12 | sampler | Unframed Sampler made by Jane Tooth and dated 1827. Linen with silk cross stiched embriodery. Decorated with wide flower border alphabet bird and flower motifs around a central poem entitled Modesty. |
| BWRAB : 1977/33 | sampler | Victorian sampler |
| BWRAB : 1975/21/1 | sash | 2 Purple/yellow sashes Order of Druids |
| BWRAB : 1975/21/2 | sash | 2 red and blue sashes with gilt badges and tassles reputed to be 100 years old worn by donor's father and grandfather at North Petherton |
| BWRAB : 1960/72B | sash | Friendly Society sash from the Ancient Order of Druids blue with white edging and silver tassle belonging to a friendly society worn by Sgt. Richard Foster died 1898 |
| BWRAB : 2001/35 | sash | Friendly Society sash given to the donor on her wedding day by her father-in-law who came from Combwich. Made of blue and silver ribbon with 8 pointed silver star containing a round button. |
| BWRAB : 1960/57A | sash | green sash with badge Ancient Order of Foresters crown surrounded by laurel leaves made by G Tutill 83 City Road last worn at Queen Victoria's Jubilee |
| BWRAB : 1960/57C | sash | green sash with pink edging Ancient Order of Foresterslast worn at Queen Victoria's Jubilee |
| BWRAB : 1960/57F | sash | green sash with silver fringe and printed coat of arms Ancient Order of Foresters last worn at Queen Victoria's Jubilee |
| BWRAB : 1960/57D | sash | green sash with silver fringe and printed coat of arms Ancient Order of Foresters last worn at Queen Victoria's Jubilee |
| BWRAB : 1960/57B | sash | purple and yellow sash Ancient Order of Foresters last worn at Queen Victoria's Jubilee |
| BWRAB : 2007/10/3 | sash | White broad silk ribbon carried by Nellie Bastable as part of her wedding dress |
| BWRAB : 2006/66 | scarf | Headscarf grey polyester printed in dark brown with images of Westonzoyland Church Monmouth James II etc and 'WESTONZOYLAND CELEBRATES SEDGEMOOR 300'. Made to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Monmouth Rebellion 1685-1985. |
| BWRAB : 1985/57 | sewing kit | small leather pouch containing sewing kit missing front clasp and cover deteriorating |
| BWRAB : 1986/121 | shawl | fine cotton lawn trimmed with machine lace |
| BWRAB : 1987/42 | shawl | paisley patterned shawl or cloth cream background and fringe |
| BWRAB : 1986/133 | shawl | Paisley woollen shawl with cream fringe |
| BWRAB : 1992/16/5 | shift | Replica white shift |
| BWRAB : 2000/36/1 | shirt | blue short sleeved cotton shirt made by Van Heusen of Bridgwater. |
| BWRAB : 2000/32/1 | shirt | white cotton shirt made by Van Heusen of Bridgwater. Brand name Vantage Elite |
| BWRAB : 1992/9/3 | shirt | White replica 17th century child's shirt |
| BWRAB : 1992/10/3 | shirt | White shirt replica 17 century |
| BWRAB : 1988/31 | shoe | black bar and buckle cut-out design |
| BWRAB : 1988/40 | shoe | black patent leather Oxford toe-cap and laces |
| BWRAB : 1988/33 | shoe | black patent silver decorative buckle |
| BWRAB : 1988/42 | shoe | black satin bar-strap and button |
| BWRAB : 1988/39 | shoe | black satin button and bar-strap |
| BWRAB : 1988/38 | shoe | Brown button strap cut-out design |
| BWRAB : 1988/30 | shoe | Brown crocodile effect bar strap and button |
| BWRAB : 1988/34 | shoe | brown laced crocodile skin with toe-cap |
| BWRAB : 1988/41 | shoe | cinnamon court with self-buckle |
| BWRAB : 1992/7 | shoe | Pair brown replica 17 century latchet shoes |
| BWRAB : 1991/10/6 | shoe | Pair cream satin wedding shoes |
| BWRAB : 2007/10/2 | shoe | Pair of ladies silk healed shoes with strap fastening. Size 7. |
| BWRAB : 1988/35 | shoe | Patent leather bar-strap and button |
| BWRAB : 1988/6I | shoe | pink open toed court shoes 2 heel purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 1988/32 | shoe | rose pink slippers ostrich trim |
| BWRAB : 1988/37 | shoe | tan button strap cut-out design |
| BWRAB : 1988/36 | shoe | tan with bar-strap and stud |
| BWRAB : 1959/21/A | shoehorn | iron shoe horn |
| BWRAB : 2009/6/3 | shoes | Pair of white mocassins with white drawstring and gold eagle motif. Part of a native american costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'Redskins' 1994 |
| BWRAB : 1989/58 | suit | Dress suit black jacket trousers white waistcoat shirt and collar |
| BWRAB : 1988/6E | suit | pink/blue woven skirt and jacket suit jacket lined top button missing label reads ABC Model London purchased in 1957 |
| BWRAB : 2000/34/4 | swatches | 3 fabric swatch booklets used by W.Sealey and Son |
| BWRAB : 1999/9 | swimming costume | Bridgwater Swimming Club interwar years. |
| BWRAB : 1987/43 | tapestry | piece of wool embroidery on canvas |
| BWRAB : 1987/38/3 | textile | beige net with beige embroidery |
| BWRAB : 1987/38/1 | textile | beige net with brown cream gold bead detail |
| BWRAB : 1987/38/7 | textile | black net with blue and silver sequinned fringe |
| BWRAB : D12 | textile | cord and tassle used at unveiling of Blake statue |
| BWRAB : 1987/38/2 | textile | cotton lawn with white squares and yellow grey and green flower clusters |
| BWRAB : 1987/38/4 | textile | cream lace triangle |
| BWRAB : 1987/1/A | textile | embroidered cotton lawn with piece missing |
| BWRAB : 1987/41 | textile | fringed and embroidered cloth beige with red green and yellow edge panel |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/7 | textile | Offcut pieces of black net embroidered with black beadwork flowers |
| BWRAB : 1987/38/5 | textile | orange and beige triangle of embroidered net |
| BWRAB : 1987/74 | textile | triangular patterned lace cloth possibly antimacassar |
| BWRAB : 1987/38/6 | textile | white starched muslin with embroidery and lace edging |
| BWRAB : 1989/312 | thread container | Sewing silk container |
| BWRAB : 1989/313 | thread container | Sewing thread container |
| BWRAB : 1991/11/16 | thread holder | sewing silks in wrap cloth carrier |
| BWRAB : 2006/145/3 | tissue | Kentucky Fried Chicken tissue or wet wipe packed in a foiled wrapper printed with the image of Colonel Saunders (company founder) 'KFC' and 'Clean-up Tissue' in rede an blue on white background. |
| BWRAB : 1985/67 | tobacco pouch | plastic tobacco pouch cotaining some tobacco black |
| BWRAB : 1987/75 | traycloth | lace trimmed cloth with flower basket and bow motif in centre |
| BWRAB : 1986/139 | traycloth | Victorian cotton cream-cploured embroidered cloth or hanging with violets and blue butterfly embroidery centre and a pale blue silky fringe |
| BWRAB : 2007/4/4 | trimming | Ladies beadwork dress trimming of black cord and beads with beaded fringe |
| BWRAB : 2007/10/4 | trimming | Two artificial flowers with white velvet and cotton petals and foliage. One of which was worn to decorate the neckline of wedding dress 2007/10/1 |
| BWRAB : 1988/7/1 | trousers | 1 pair jodpurs manufactured under the utility label. Caramel colour with cotton ribbed twill and cream lining. |
| BWRAB : 1988/7/2 | trousers | 1 pair trousers |
| BWRAB : 2009/6/2 | trousers | Blue trousers with white tassled trim and apron bearing an eagle design. Part of a native american costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'Redskins' 1994 |
| BWRAB : 2009/1/2 | trousers | White trousers with green metallic stripe. Part of a minstrel costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'California Here We Come' 1992 |
| BWRAB : 1964/7 | umbrella | Black hand-woven silk umbrella with an ivory handle and whalebone frame c1870-1890. |
| BWRAB : 1987/99 | umbrella | Black hand-woven silk umbrella with an ivory handle and whalebone frame c1870-1890. |
| BWRAB : 1990/27 | undercoat | leather undercoat for armour |
| BWRAB : 1994/5/A | underwear |
| BWRAB : 2006/64/3 | underwear | 'Duofem' incontinence pants pale blue with integral polyester pad. Still in sealed packaging. |
| BWRAB : 2006/64/2 | underwear | 'Ultrafem' incontinence pants 'Michelle' white lacey style with integral polyester pad. Still in sealed packaging with £6.62 price label. |
| BWRAB : 2006/64/1 | underwear | 'Ultrafem' incontinence pants 'Monique' style with floral pattern and integral polyester pad. Still in packaging although it is fallen open. |
| BWRAB : 1989/346 | underwear | 2 white cotton shifts embroidered |
| BWRAB : 1986/118/A | underwear | Baby's cotton shift plain sleeveless vest top |
| BWRAB : 1986/118/C | underwear | Baby's cotton shift plain sleeveless vest top embroidered neck and sleeves gathered at front and back centre |
| BWRAB : 1986/118/B | underwear | Baby's cotton shift plain sleeveless vest top shoulders stained |
| BWRAB : 1986/66 | underwear | Baby's petticoat with machine imitation Valenciennes lace |
| BWRAB : 1986/115/F | underwear | Baby's underwear |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/8 | underwear | Child's white cotton underdress for day dress |
| BWRAB : 1986/123 | underwear | childs undergarment cotton lawn hand embroidered at neck and sleeves torn at neck and edge opening |
| BWRAB : 2007/5/7 | underwear | Girl's off white petticoat. Lace at neck and bottom of skirt running stitch decoration around neck sleeves and hem. Tie fastening on reverse. |
| BWRAB : 2007/5/8 | underwear | Girl's petticoat with broderie anglaise lace hem. Mother of pearl button shoulder fastening. |
| BWRAB : 1990/112 | underwear | handmade white drawers |
| BWRAB : 1987/54 | underwear | ladies cotton drawers white cotton with elastic waist lace trimmed |
| BWRAB : 1989/345 | underwear | ladies white with broderie anglaise edging |
| BWRAB : 1987/53 | underwear | lady's drawers lace trimmed with elasticated waist |
| BWRAB : 2006/72/2 | underwear | Man's utility vest made of machine knitted fine wool with a brushed interior. Cream with a black stamp in lower righthand corner 'CC41'. Short sleeves and round neck. Never worn. Purchased new in 1940 from Mills and Co. Bridgwater. |
| BWRAB : 2006/72/1 | underwear | Man's utility vest made of machine knitted fine wool. Cream with a blue stamp in lower righthand corner 'CC41 H770A Shrink Resisting'. Printed label in neck 'Morley Pure Wool Theta' and '28'. Short sleeves and a three button placket. Never Purchased new in 1940 from Mills and Co. Bridgwater. |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/7 | underwear | Pair lady's white drawers |
| BWRAB : 2000/36/2.1 | underwear | pair of black incontinence pants made by Ganmill of Bridgwater New Road |
| BWRAB : 1987/36 | underwear | pair of cotton drawers tie at each side of waist and layering detail at bottom of each leg |
| BWRAB : 2000/36/2.3 | underwear | pair of white incontinence pants made by Ganmill of Bridgwater New Road |
| BWRAB : 1987/35 | underwear | petticoat with frills drawstring waist 'Margaret Smith' sewn in red on white label in waistband |
| BWRAB : 1986/115/G | underwear | plain white top with lace edging around sleeves 'McKean' printed in black by hem |
| BWRAB : 1986/115/B | underwear | plain white top with lace edging around sleeves 'McKean' printed in black by hem |
| BWRAB : 1986/115/A | underwear | plain white top with lace edging around sleeves 'McKean' printed in black by hem |
| BWRAB : 1986/115/D | underwear | plain white top with lace edging around sleeves 'McKean' printed in black by hem |
| BWRAB : 1986/115/C | underwear | plain white top with lace edging around sleeves 'McKean' printed in black by hem |
| BWRAB : 1986/115/E | underwear | plain white top with stained lace edging around sleeves 'McKean' printed in black by hem |
| BWRAB : 1986/113 | underwear | silk all-in-one combinations hand stitched lace edged and ribbon trimmings |
| BWRAB : 1987/37 | underwear | top or best petticoat heavily embroidered with lace |
| BWRAB : 1987/33 | underwear | under petticoat frilled and hem |
| BWRAB : 1986/130 | underwear | Victorian flannel petticoat perhaps made from shirt purple pinstripes |
| BWRAB : 1991/38/1 | underwear | Waist petticoat with gathered broderie anglais hem. |
| BWRAB : 2006/44/3 | underwear | White cotton combination undergarment comprising of a camisole bodice and divided drawers. Frill and lace around each leg front fastening with five covered buttons gathered waist lace inserts on bodice with section that ribbon could be through to adjust to fit on the bust. Embroidered label inside 'Sterling Lock Stitch Trade Mark S+S'. Late Victorian/Edwardian. |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/2 | underwear | White lady's shift |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/4 | underwear | white lady's underskirt crochet hem |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/12 | underwear | White underskirt with crochet trim hem |
| BWRAB : 1989/347 | underwear | White waist slip with drawstring waist |
| BWRAB : 1987/34 | underwear | with embroidered hem |
| BWRAB : 1991/14/9 | underwear | women's black petticoat tiered flounces |
| BWRAB : 1991/42 | underwear | Wrap-round flannel infants underdress cream with white crocheted edges and canvas ties. Gathered in pleats at the waist with a quilted pattern on the front breast. |
| BWRAB : 2001/36 | uniform | Bridgwater Home Guard uniform including a gas mask and ephemera & 2 photos used by Herbert Pitman and his brother |
| BWRAB : 1988/27/1 | uniform | Nurse's uniform and accessories. 3 blue dresses 1 white waist apron 7 white waist aprons with bibs 6 pairs white cuffs 2 white cotton caps 8 blue belts 2 white collars 1 coat and woollen hat 1 sachet of lavender 2 cloth badges marked VRItextiles |
| BWRAB : 1991/98/2 | uniform | Ordinary seaman's R. N. uniform from the first world war; beige cotton canvas trousers with B.C.Hooper printed in black on the inside of the waist laced back; cotton canvas jacket with cloth badge on right sleeve with embroidered 3 bladed motif lanyards |
| BWRAB : 1991/102 | uniform | Replica Dutch gunners tunic breeches tricorn hat cravat |
| BWRAB : 1982/6 | uniform | Somerset Light Infantry Dress Jacket |
| BWRAB : 1989/57 | uniform | Somerset Light Infantry jacket navy blue with copper coloured buttons. There are two gold bars on the right sleeve with a white collar and white twisted cord on sleeve cuffs. |
| BWRAB : 1986/109 | veil | lace veil machine embrioidered hand edged |
| BWRAB : 2007/10/5 | veil | White net layered bridal veil embroidered along hem with a floral design and silk bows. Incorporating a headress of pleated net and artificial orange blossom |
| BWRAB : 2009/6/1 | waistcoat | Blue waistcoat with white tassled trim and bead/feather brooch. Part of a native american costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'Redskins' 1994 |
| BWRAB : 1985/50 | waistcoat | brown velvet waistcoat with collar decorated with green purple and pink flowers brown cotton back and lining two front pockets two purple ties at back |
| BWRAB : 2009/1/1 | waistcoat | Green and gold metallic waistcoat. Part of a minstrel costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'California Here We Come' 1992 |
| BWRAB : 1987/96 | waistcoat | purple velvet waistcoat from the second half 19th century |
| BWRAB : 2009/1/5 | wig | Black curly wig. Part of a minstrel costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'California Here We Come' 1992 |
| BWRAB : 2009/6/6 | wig | Black long haired wig with four plaits. Adorned with strings of wooden beads and feathers. Part of a native american costume worn by Andrew Sampson on the Gremlins CC carnival float 'Redskins' 1994 |
| BWRAB : 1992/10/4 | wig | Black wig |
| BWRAB : 1989/348/1 | wig | Town Clerk's wig in metal case |