The Collection
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White Long Vest Binder (Made in USA, Size Small)
MOT000053
Tag This object was my first binder, which was bought in secret but was just after my 22nd birthday. Although my first binder, it was the moment it truly showed me who I am. And what identifies me.
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Fashion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- White full-length binder and tag. White long vest style binder & 1 tag (Size S Made in USA). Black bobbles around sleeves and neck, greyed, crease across the middle, front more discoloured than the back.
- Dimensions
- Height 56.5 cm Width 32.5 cm
White full-length binder with black bobbles visible on the neck and shoulder seams.
- White Paper Cups From Hospital MOT000005
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Categories
- E-J Scott, Medical
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- White paper cups (x3) Paper cups x3, small; waxed paper with pleated sides for taking pills/medication. Used residue in bottom.
- Dimensions
- Height 4 cm Width 3 cm
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White Polyester Lace Bra
MOT000034
Tag My 1st bra bought for me by my then partner Cass Hoskins
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Fashion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- White polyester lace bra Very worn white bra & tag. Polyester with shiny fabric round cups & white embroidery across cups.
- Dimensions
- Height 390 mm Width 270 mm
A white bra with lace and embroidered details.
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White Sports Bra
MOT000092
Tag "My First Bra - Not the prettiest of items of clothing but very practical. At the time, 3 years ago, not a necessity for support But helped me to feel the person I knew I was. Having fought against those ‘Just a Phase’ comments for so long became such a relief when I could dress and behave as the person I knew inside was prepared to be in the outside world. I am ME and could not be happier xxx"
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Fashion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- White "Geniebra" sports bra. Sports bra; white with formed foam padded cups, manufacturer "Geniebra" size 18, some discolouration & yellowing from wear particularly on inside of elasticated chest band.
- Dimensions
- Height 30 cm Width 34.5 cm
White sports bra with a letter on the left with writing in red pen.
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White T-Shirt "Trans Pride MCR"
MOT/2024/NDOTC/MANC/019
Tag The first ever Trans Pride Manchester (2023) t-shirt, designed by Tori Dennett (they/them)
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Categories
- Trans Pride Collective UK & Ireland, T-Shirts
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Dimensions
- Height 76 cm Width 70 cm
A white t-shirt with colorful illustrations and positive messages hangs on a wooden hanger.
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White T-Shirt With Handwriting
MOT000018
Tag I was given this Tshirt by one of the young trans people whom I support. It's a direct quote of my response to thier lamenting the possibility of thier hypothetical memorial likeness being mispronouned. Maeve
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Categories
- Fashion, T-Shirts
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- White t-shirt with a quote from Maeve handwritten in red ink. White short sleeved T shirt, slim fit size L, on front of T shirt handwritten in red felt pen " I will make sure you are correctly gendered in martyrdom - Maeve". Good condition.
- Dimensions
- Height 78 cm Width 69 cm
A white T-shirt features a quote in red handwriting and a small handwritten cardboard tag.
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White Tucking Pants
MOT000165
Tag BIG pair of tucking pants and a pair of boobs (rarely worn!) [smiley face]
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Bathroom / Beauty
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- Pants & tag; White cotton "Sloggi" brand women"s pants. Wide elastic waistband, panelled front. Tag attached to "Sloggi" label on pants.
- Dimensions
- Height 27 cm Width 26 cm
Pair of white tucking pants lying on a wooden surface. The cotton string of the tag is wrapped around the gusset.
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White Underwear
MOT000090
Tag I bought these from Doreen Fashions in Leyton, East London, a cross-dressing shop. It is now closed as a physical shop. I wore these underneath my swimming costume because the material is polyester. Jeanne D.
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Fashion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- White underwear and tag. Underwear & tag; white polyester, brand Berdita size 14. Garment for wearing underneath swimming suit. Slightly worn, in almost new condition.
- Dimensions
- Height 41.3 cm Width 35.2 cm
White underwear lying on a white surface. There is a brown tag with writing lay on the underwear.
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White Vest Top
MOT000017
Tag I was so excited to comfortably begin to wear a vest, but strangely I haven't felt the need to wear one yet! I just threw on a shirt, t-shirt or jumper…
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Categories
- Fashion, T-Shirts
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- White vest top and tag. Plain white cotton sleeveless vest; & 1 tag attached to vest which reads ""I was so excited to comfortably begin to wear a vest, but strangely I haven't felt the need to wear one yet! I just threw on a shirt, t-shirt or jumper…" Vest good condition.
A white vest.
- White Visitor Pass For Sternberg Centre MOT/2024/NDOTC/LOND/044
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Categories
- Printed Ephemera, Religion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Dimensions
- Height 84 mm Width 94 mm Depth 1 mm
A white Visitor Pass for The Sternberg Centre for Judaism, in the name of Luisa Tebble.
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White see-through blouse, fancy dress
MOT000089
Tag Cass Hoskins Dress & Top for fancy dress party, 1st time out in public as a woman
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Fashion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- Dress, blouse, and tag. Fancy dress top; white iridescent fine synthetic net fabric, short sleeved, handmade, made in two layers with pointed zig zag edge to hems which are overstitched. Small metal press stud fasteners at neck and back edge, V shaped front neck with press stud. Tag attached by metal safety pin at lower hem edge. Some brown liquid staining dripped down front of garment, starts 195mm from neck of garment extends 300mm to bottom hem, 65mm at widest point.
- Dimensions
- Height 124 cm Width 56 cm
Fancy dress top; white iridescent fine synthetic net fabric, short sleeved, handmade, made in two layers with pointed zig zag edge to hems which are overstitched. Small metal press stud fasteners at neck and back edge, V shaped front neck with press stud. T
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Wig
MOT/2024/NDOTC/EDIN/006
Tag This wig gave me the confidence to go to my local trans support group.
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Category
- Bathroom / Beauty
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
A dark brown wig with a brown handwritten luggage tag.
Special Collections
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The Bishopsgate Institute is situated in leafy London, right next to Liverpool Street station.
Information
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
How to get here
Bus or Tube to Liverpool Street Station
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