MEREM:2010.70.2
Brief description: brown leather handbag with purple lining containing various trade bills and a Kodak Beau Brownie cameral leaflet, once belonging to Mrs Toogood, early 20th century. Classifications: person / accessory / person Identifications: handbag / Place: Measurements: height 12.5 cm (closed, excluding strap Material: leather, fabric, metal, paper Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the […]
MEREM:2010.70.5
Brief description: illustrated children’s book entitled ‘Little Wide Awake’ in blue cloth binding with gold decoration, once belonging to Gladys Toogood of Prospect House, given to her by Gwendoline Taylor of The Mill, Mere, no publication details, early 20th century. Classifications: recreation / toys and games / person Identifications: book / Place: Measurements: height 24.7 […]
MEREM:2010.66
Brief description: small portable typewriter with black and red ribbon,fixed to base of carrying case which has a handle and clasp, made by Underwood c.1929 Classifications: society / communication / technology Identifications: typerwriter / portable typewriter Place: Measurements: height 10.5 cm (typewriter) Material: metal, rubber, fabric, plastic Completeness: complete
MEREM:2008.104
Brief description: black metal helmet with khaki elasticated chin strap, with ‘POLICE’ painted on the front in white letters, c.1940 – 45 Classifications: society / law / arms Identifications: helmet / police helmet Place: Measurements: height 8.5 cm (approx) Material: steel, fabric, elastic, canvas, synthetic material / , paint Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the […]
MEREM:2008.50.2
Brief description: board-bound book of 214 pages published by John Walton & Co of Mere listing and illustrating items for sale with their prices, 1909-1910 Classifications: trade / person Identifications: book / price book Place: Measurements: height 21.5 cm Material: paper, board, fabric Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the images to view larger image
MEREM:2008.50.3
Brief description: board-bound book of 98 pages published by John Walton & Co of Mere listing and illustrating items for sale from the Grocery and Provision department, with their prices, 1934 Classifications: trade / person Identifications: book / price book Place: Measurements: height 21.5 cm Material: paper, board, fabric Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the […]
MEREM:2007.19
Brief description: small fabric label, once stitched to a blanket, stamped with ‘Dormy’and the wartime economy mark, together with ‘4’ and ‘spec 2’ in brown, c.1940- 1945 Classifications: trade / furnisher / domestic Identifications: label / blanket label Measurements: height 6.4 cm Material: fabric, remains of cotton sewing thread Completeness: complete