MEREM:2014.36
Brief description: very small leather purse with metal clasp and leather pocket on the front, found on Hazzard’s Hill, Mere, of unknown date. Classifications: person / accessory / society / money Identifications: purse / Place: Measurements: height 4.5 cm Material: leather / metal Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the images to view larger image
MEREM:2011.1
Brief description: black leather case with metal fasteners and a handle, with studs on the base, containing three drawers and a pocket, once used by Dr Longbourne, Mere G.P 1960 to 1990 Classifications: society / health / person Identifications: doctor’s bag / Place: London Measurements: height 18cm Material: leather, cardboard, metal, wood Completeness: complete
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:2010.4
Brief description: handwritten ledger (no 15218) bound in red leather with impressed gilt title, the inventory of premises, fixtures, furniture, horses and carts belonging to John Walton and Son Ltd, of Mere, 1881 -1912. Classifications: trade / shopkeeper / society / money Identifications: ledger / Place: Old Bailey Essex Measurements: height 32 cm Material: paper, […]
MEREM:2009.103
Brief description: black bowler hat lined with red fabric (silk), with a bow and maker’s stamp on the inner hat band, made by Christy’s of London, stamped Waltons, Ltd, Mere, c.1950 Classifications: person / costume Identifications: bowler hat Place: Measurements: height 12.5 cm Material: cardboard, felt, silk, leather, ribbon Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the […]
MEREM:2009.63
Brief description: copy of an article with a black and white photograph, printed in The Sunday Telegraph, about Robert Nurden, Butcher, of Mere, May 10th 1992. Classifications: trade / butcher / person Identifications: press article / Place: Measurements: height 29.7 cm Material: leather Completeness: complete
MEREM:2009.58.4
Brief description: leather pouch stitched with thread and with 5 medal studs (possibly repairs). with 4 holes along the top and a small pouch fixed by nails to the back, used to hold a skinning knife, once belonging to Robert Nurden’s (butcher of Mere) grandfather, c.1900 Classifications: trade / butcher / person Identifications: pouch / […]
MEREM:2009.62
Brief description: leather cash bag stitched with thread, of a sort used by delivery men on their rounds,having three inner pockets fixed in place with medal studs, a metal toggle fastener and leather strap attached by more metal studs and with buckle, mid 20th century . Classifications: trade / butcher / person Identifications: cash bag […]
MEREM:2009.23
Brief description: small autograph book bound in black leather with gold stamped title and marbled endpapers, once belonging to Miss Louise Thorington of Mere, 1918 – 1919 and 1924 Classifications: personalia Identifications: book / autograph book Place: Measurements: height 8.6 cm Material: leather, cardbord, coloured paper Completeness: complete
MEREM:2006.72
Brief description: a pair of brown leather blinkers, part of a carthorse harness, stitched with white cord and decorated with a pattern made with small stiches, each with a chain attached and teminating in a metal hook and ring. Each blinker bears a small brass plate inscribed with a monogram: I [or J] A B. […]