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The involvement of Jews in shmattes, or the ‘rag trade’, in London’s East End is well known. It’s familiar territory indeed for this reviewer, whose ancestors came from the East End and, before then, fun d’r’eim, ‘from the “Old Country”’, in eastern Europe. Great-Uncle Feivish (anglicised to Philip) was the first of my mother’s family off the boat in 1905. He set up a tailoring workshop at the back of his rented house at 15 Pelham Street, London, E1.
Skip to main content FREE ENTRY Docklands open Monday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Plan your visit For families For schools Collections <![endif]--> <![endif]--> <![endif]--> Moss Bros, one of the longest-surviving Jewish-founded firms in London fashion, has achieved longevity by embracing change, and staying ahead of the shifts and turns of fashion production and consumption.
Lucie Whitmore, fashion curator, tells us the story of the cloth dolls of The Vegetable Kingdom and their eccentric maker, Una Maw. The Vegetable Kingdom dolls are a . Just like Londoners, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes and wear characterful expressions. Some of them are convivial and smiling, others less so. Whether you find them charming or creepy, the usual reaction on a first encounter is one of curiosity. Who made these? Why? And, most importantly, who is Lord Cucumber? Who was Una Maw?
The Museum of London holds over 2000 dolls and accessories, spanning over four centuries. They document childhood experiences and historical fashions in miniature. As we catalogue and photograph every object, we've met some extraordinary and exciting characters. Dolls being prepared for photography The Museum of London Dress & Textile Store holds a staggering 23,000 objects, ranging from medieval textile fragments to 21st century couture.
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