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  • Appliqued and embroidered table cloth made by members of the Weston Favell branch of the Women's Institute © NMAG

    Tablecloth

    Made by members of the Weston Favell branch of the Women's Institute to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, this tablecloth is still in weekly use.

    1953 Modern

  • Microphone fader component used at  BBC Radio Northampton © NMAG

    BBC Radio Microphone Fader

    Late 1980s microphone fader used in the BBC Radio Northampton Studios. It was replaced with the advent of digital broadcasting in the 21st century.

    1980s Modern

  • Hobby horse costume made for Yardley Gobion morris dance as part of May day celebrations © NMAG

    Hobby Horse

    Hobby horse costume worn for the Yardley Gobion Morris dance on May Day in the early 20th century.

    Victorian 1890-1910 Modern

  • Blue striped ticking fabric constraining garment or straitjacket © NMAG

    Straitjacket

    A constraining garment used to restrict the movement of its wearer, preventing injury to themselves, others or property. This straitjacket comes from Hardingstone Workhouse.

    Victorian 1875-1900 Modern