In Victorian times every piece of clothing or footwear – or headwear – had to be ... The rich enjoyed silks and velvets, often brought from abroad at great expense. This changed as cotton began to be ...

“It’s so exciting to uncover historical items relating to Queen Victoria. Clothing connected to her is sought after. “This fabulous pair of cream cotton open-drawers, the chemise and leather ...

This red cotton swimming costume was left behind in lost property at Hornsey Road Public Baths, Islington in about 1900. Many people in Victorian ... swim and wash their clothes.