This is just a fraction of a collection of 1960s and 70s matchboxes that we are planning to display. It is interesting that such ephemeral disposable items have survived, although the boxes are empty.
They range from individual match company brands through to boxes of matches produced to advertise businesses and products.
These are two examples of a large collection of textile costume dolls from the mid 20th century, due to be loaned from The Atkinson, Southport for our Objects of Desire exhibition. Dolls in national dress were popular tourist collectables throughout … Continue reading
This small group of chocolate boxes and tins is just beginning to be what you might consider a collection. The majority have been kept for many years, used to store bits and bobs and precious trinkets. Some of the examples … Continue reading
