The Collection
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2 Models of Trannequin
MOT000210
Tag Trannequin model proof of concept. Summer 2016 after initial meeting and discussion of news items about toilet access for trans people I combined the male female toilet signs in a drawing. I immediately need to see if it would work as a working idea and cut out these two shapes and combined them and the 'Trannequin was born' The name came much later when it was being installed in the LCF (London College of Fashion) window. P. Bullock 16/1/20.
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Fashion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Description
- 2 models of trannequin and tag. Two models from Patrick Bullock, 3D designer of Museum of Transology exhibition at London College of Fashion Feb 2017 and then Brighton Museum July 2017. 1. Scale model of Case 2 Fashion & Dress - made in Corex. Ht. 260mm x W 275mm x D 120mm
- Dimensions
- Height 26 cm Width 12 cm Depth 27.5 cm
A placeholder image that is an illuminous green background and the black outline of a tag.
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2 Pages Of Printed Chants
MOT/2024/NDOTC/CARD/025
Tag the march chants from the 2023 Trans Pride Cardiff march. Hilariously, they were meant to be passed out amongst the crowd but the march stewards didn't manage to pass that message onto the march leaders, so we still have pristine printouts!
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Categories
- Trans Pride Collective UK & Ireland, Music
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Dimensions
- Height 297 mm Width 210 mm Depth 1 mm
Two sheets of white A4 paper printed in black text with a list of chants from the 2023 Trans Pride Cardiff march. With a brown handwritten luggage tag.
MOT/2024/NDOTC/MANC/007
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2 Pairs Of Red trousers And 7 Photos Of Someone Wearing The Red Trousers
MOT/2024/NDOTC/MANC/007
Tag Tag 1 - THESE PHOTOS SHOW ME GROWING UP + FEATURE THE SAME 2 PAIRS OF TROUSERS - MY FRIEND IN THE 2012 PICS GAVE THEM TO ME (I HAD A HUGE GENDER ENVY CRUSH ON HIM), AND I WORE THEM UP UNTIL 2019. THE FINAL PICS SHOW ME WEARING THEM AFTER TOP SURGERY Tag 2 - TROUSERS GIVEN TO ME BY MY FIRST GENDER ENVY CRUSH WHEN WE WERE BOTH KIDS - I WANTED TO LOOK JUST LIKE HIM, AND THESE TROUSERS WERE THE ONLY "BOY" CLOTHES I HAD FOR A LONG TIME. WORN UP UNTIL 2019!
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Categories
- Fashion, Photographs
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
A pair of red pants is hanging on a wooden hanger against a plain wall.
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2 Pendants, Wooden Spoon, Ceramic Tool and 'Second Spring' Leaflet
MOT/2024/NDOTC/PLYM/011
Tag ARTEFACTS FROM MY MASTERS DEGRES, WHICH I COMPLETED WHILST I CAME OUT. MY RESEARCH SURROUNDED FORM + TIME iN IllUSTRATION. THESE ARE FROM MY WORK CREATING CHANGING IllUSTRATIONS IN A CREATED RITUAL FOR TRANS PEOPLE "SECOND SPRING."
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Categories
- Artwork, Trans Identity
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
The image features a wooden spoon, bottle opener, note, pamphlet, and two small medals.
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2 Perspex Dilators With A Purple Cloth Bag
MOT/2024/NDOTC/EDIN/060
Tag 2x Perspex Vaginal Dilators Issued at Charing Cross Hospital Following my vaginoplasty on 18/10/2020 under Ms. Tina Rashid. The smaller one was the first thing that ever went inside me after the packing came out.
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Category
- Medical
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
Two clear perspex dilators on a purple cloth bag, with a Soul Source ribbon and a brown, handwritten luggage tag.
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2 Photos of SRS Surgeon Dr Suporn and Stent Kit
MOT/2024/NDOTC/NORW/041
Tag PHOTO TAKEN BY LISA McINTYRE THIS IS THE STENT KIT PROVIDED TO SRS PATIENTS AT THE SUPORN CLINIC THAILAND
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Categories
- Documentation, Photographs
- Place
- Norfolk Heritage Centre, Norwich
- Dimensions
- Height 10 cm Width 15 cm
On a white background, there are two photos: one of a couple outdoors and another featuring toys on
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2 Sets Of Text Beaded Earrings - They, They, Faggot, Transsexual
MOT/2024/NDOTC/DUND/009
Tag I made the they/them earrings in 2021 and the transsexual/faggot earrings in 2024. Alongside my 'sex change' they represent a huge growth in bravery and confidence. My willingness to come out of the closet and my feelings of safety in my community have grown inmensely.
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Category
- Fashion
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Dimensions
- Height 10 cm Width 6.5 cm Depth 0.5 cm
The image shows handmade earrings with pronouns and labels alongside a handwritten note attached with string.
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2015 Trans Pride Brighton Badge
MOT000099.1
Tag I DESIGNED AND SCREENPRINTED THE TRANS PRIDE LOGO + MERCH. THE ORIGINAL LOGO CHANGED AFTER FEEDBACK, IN THE FIRST YEAR, THAT IT WASN'T THAT READABLE FOR SOME PEOPLE. WE ALSO SCRAPPED THE ASTERISK IN TRANS* PRIDE AS THE * WASN'T INCLUSIVE.
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Badges
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Dimensions
- Height 2.5 cm Width 2.5 cm
The image features a collection of badges, keychains, and informational badges promoting Trans Pride Brighton, with dates detailed for July 25th, 26th, and 27th. Various designs include phrases and graphics highlighting the theme, such as "Putting the 'T' First," and "Brighton Transformed," signifying support and celebration for the transgender community. The badges display different variations of the Trans Pride logo from multiple years, reflecting community engagement and awareness over time in Brighton and Hove.
- 24 Tags MOT000048
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- Collection
- Main Collection
- Category
- Documentation
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
A placeholder image that is an illuminous green background and the black outline of a tag.
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3 Handwritten Notes Taken From Journals
MOT/2024/LTMLTS/020
Tag 20.1 TRIGGER WARNING - A torn page from a previous diary I kept, with the title 'The Past'. It lists 15 different life experiences, adversities and identitis which has shaped my past. These are what drives me to try and be the best of humanity. Mx. Adam Khan 20.2 My family tree that I wrote during a dark period of my life between 2011 & 2015. It shows why I am independent, resilient and free. Mx. Adam Khan 20.3 A page out of one of the first diaries I made, with the title Phase 10/Part 10: Ascent. Apart from this it's blank. It was written in a turbulent period, in 2015. I'm on my ascent now and there isn't a limit to my ascention. Mx. Adam Khan
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- Collection
- Letter To My Little Trans Self
- Category
- Personal Messages
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Dimensions
- Dimension Description Pages (x3) Height 150 mm Width 100 mm Depth 1 mm
The image shows a sheet of lined paper with a list of writing . Next to it is a brown tag with handwritten text.
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3 badges 'Useful twink', trans flag and a Dog With Text
MOT/2024/NDOTC/GLAS/020
Tag I made these in my early transition. Since then I've kept going far enough with my gender that i'm back to being a lesbian and these no longer resonate, but they used to mean a lot to me.
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Category
- Badges
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
The image shows badges and a handwritten tag describing a personal transition journey.
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3 paper badges, mounted on card
MOT/2024/NDOTC/CARD/012
Tag STICKERS AND PATCHES ARE THE BREAD AND BUTTER OF MOST QUEER ORGS. THESE STICKERS ARE REMNANTS OF WHEN WE WERE ADVERTISING OUR SERVICES VIA HOME MADE STICKERS MADE OF CARPET TAPE BARING OUR NAME AND QR CODE. I WAS SO STRESSED OUT DURING THIS TIME OF THE CHARITY'S CREATION I OFTEN COULDN'T SLEEP. I WOULD WAKE UP AT 4AM AND GO OUT AND STICKER BOMB VARIOUS AREAS OF CARDIFF AND DROP OFF CONDOMS AND HAND SANITIZER AT POP UP LOCAL PHONE BOX LIBRARIES THAT APPEARED AROUND THE PANDEMIC MOT/CTDOV/002.5 11cm/11cm
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- Collection
- National Day of Trans Collecting
- Category
- Badges
- Place
- Bishopsgate Institute, London
- Dimensions
- Height 110 mm Width 110 mm Depth 5 mm
A placeholder image that is an illuminous green background and the black outline of a tag.
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