Items from the 1950s

1953 silver sixpence

Sixpence from 1953

Sixpence from 1953

1950sCelebrationsChristmasShopping

Men’s Royal Air Force Tropical Uniform

A man’s military tropical uniform as worn by a Group Captain in the RAF.

1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sWork

Valor paraffin gas burner

A paraffin gas burner made by the Valor company.

1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960sHome & GardenCookery

Weighing Scales for Silver and Copper Coins

Weighing Scales for Silver and Copper Coins

1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960sShoppingWork

Singer Sewing Machine

Singer sewing machine in a travel case

1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2010sHome & GardenHomemade Home

The Graduating Strop

A barber's strop, used for sharpening blades.

1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950sHealth

Men’s Royal Air Force Uniform

A man’s military uniform as worn by a Group Captain in the RAF.

1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sWork

Mascara and Blusher

These objects are both cosmetics: mascara for eye lashes and blusher for the cheeks.

1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960sHome & GardenGoing Out

Bowls Champion Trophy

An outdoor bowls champion trophy sponsored by Courage Central Limited of Alton

1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sSports

Badminton Racquet

A Badminton Racquet with history of the game of Badminton

1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sSports

Thermos Flask

Thermos Flask

1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sGoing OutSeaside & HolidaysWork

Royal Army Service Corps Badge

Royal Army Service Corps Badge

1940s, 1950sWork

Lucky Horseshoes for Brides

Lucky horseshoes, these are given as gifts to brides on their wedding day.

1950s, 1960sCelebrations

Candy Canes

The objects shown are examples of an edible confectionary called candy canes.

1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sChristmasChildhood

Wedding Cards and Stationery

Wedding Cards and Stationery

1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sCelebrations