The Dryad Collection
Harry Peach started collecting craft objects from Britain and around the world in about 1907. His initial enthusiasm was for cane and basketware but his interests developed rapidly. All the items in the collection – whether peasant crafts or contemporary designs – were well made and selected for a specific purpose. He was a keen traveller himself but he also had contacts with other collectors and academics in Britain and elsewhere. Peach planned to start a museum of good quality craftwork in conjunction with Leicester School of Art as an inspiration for teachers and others. 
There were nearly 3000 items in the Dryad collection when Peach died in 1936
| Fabrics and clothing | |
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Fabrics and clothing |
| Toys and ceremonial items | |
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Toys and ceremonial items |
| Cane and Basketwork | |
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Cane and Basketwork over 2 pages |
| Charles Crampton | |
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Examples of work by Charles Crampton, a traditional basket maker employed by Dryad |
| Wooden objects | |
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This section contains examples of wooden objects from the Dryad collection |
| Figures | |
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This section of the Virtual Museums looks at figures and representations of people and animals from around the world |
| Boxes and bowls | |
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The Dryad collection includes a large variety of boxes and bowls from all over the world, see them here |
| Birmingham School of Art | |
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Some of the objects made here were sold by Dryad Ltd Handicrafts. |
| Other Dryad objects | |
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This section contains 2 pages of objects that don't quite fit into other categories. |