Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
8
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
11
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
12
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
13
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
14
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
15
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
16
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
17
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
18
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
19
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
20
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
21
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
22
Open house London
[2011]
23
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
24
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
25
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
26
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
27
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
28
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
29
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
30
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
31
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
32
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
33
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
34
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
35
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
36
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
37
Bill for building expenses
1760
38
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
39
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
40
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
41
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
42
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
43
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
44
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
45
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
46
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
47
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
48
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
49
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
50
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
51
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
52
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
53
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
54
Valentine card
mid-19th century
55
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
56
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
57
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
58
Bridgens, Richard
West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad
[1836?]
59
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
60
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
61
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
62
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
63
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
64
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
65
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
66
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
67
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
68
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
69
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
70
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
71
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615
Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..
[1599?]
72
May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
[approximately 1875?]
73
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
74
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
75
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
76
The noble game of the elephant and castle,
1822
77
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
78
Burnes, James, 1801–1862
Narrative of a visit to the court of Sinde at Hyderabad on the Indus
1839
79
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
80
Gibson, Joseph (Merchant)
Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth
1820
81
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
82
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
83
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
84
The royal wedding official programme
2011
85
[Victorian pop-up Valentines Card]
[approximately 1875]
86
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
87
The forty thieves
[between 1837-1840]
88
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
89
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
90
Austin & Seeley
Collection of ornaments at Austin & Seeley's artificial stone works ..
1841
91
L'orient, or, The Indian travellers : a geographical and historical game
[1846]
92
Pidcock's Royal Menagerie (London, England)
Pidcock's Royal Menagerie farthing token
[approximately 1800]
93
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth
1944
94
Cozens, Alexander, 1717–1786
Principles of beauty, relative to the human head
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
95
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society
[approximately 1914]
96
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park
[1851]
97
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
98
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
R. Ackermann's repository of fashions
1829
99
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
100
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington