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Sketchbook, 1890-1921
Mary Gibbs Shapter meticulously documented the possessions in her home over a 30-year period. The rooms Mary drew contained inherited furniture, bought antiques and purchases from high-end retailers.
Drawing book of Mary Gibbs Shapter, c.1890-1921, Object number: 19/2013-2
Mechanical mantle clock, about 1968
Catherine’s parents received this clock on their wedding day. It eventually stopped ticking, but it never lost its significance to her mother.
Mechanical mantle clock, c.1968, Object number 177/2015
Cass Bar cassette holder, about 1970
The first birthday present Paul ever received from his girlfriend Behnaz was this rotating cassette holder. When Paul and Behnaz were married, Paul placed the cassette holder among his hi-fi equipment in their living room, where he and Behnaz entertained family and friends.
Cass Bar cassette holder, c.1970, Object number 58/2015
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