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
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
9
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
10
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
11
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
12
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
13
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
14
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
15
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
16
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
17
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
18
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
19
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
20
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
21
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
22
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
23
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
24
Open house London
[2011]
25
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
26
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
27
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
28
Rodler, Hieronymus
Perspectiua
1546
29
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
30
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
31
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
32
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
33
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
34
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
35
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
36
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
37
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
38
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
39
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
40
Bill for building expenses
1760
41
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
42
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
43
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
44
Ointment pot
between 1650 and 1700
45
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
46
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
47
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
48
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
49
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
50
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
51
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
52
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
53
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
54
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
55
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
56
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
57
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
58
Valentine card
mid-19th century
59
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
60
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
61
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
62
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?]
63
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
64
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
65
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
66
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
67
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
68
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
69
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
70
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
71
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
72
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
73
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
74
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
75
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?]
76
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?]
77
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
78
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
79
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
80
The noble game of the elephant and castle,
1822
81
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
82
Burnes, James, 1801–1862
Narrative of a visit to the court of Sinde at Hyderabad on the Indus
1839
83
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
84
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati
Anno d[omi]ni. MCCCCCxxi [1521]
85
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
86
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
87
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
88
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
89
The royal wedding official programme
2011
90
[Victorian pop-up Valentines Card]
[approximately 1875]
91
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?]
92
The forty thieves
[between 1837-1840]
93
Dillon, Frank, 1823–1909
Sketches in the island of Madeira
1850
94
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
95
Wet drug jar
between 1700 and 1725
96
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
97
[One cut-paper work]
[approximately 1880]
98
Austin & Seeley
Collection of ornaments at Austin & Seeley's artificial stone works ..
1841
99
L'orient, or, The Indian travellers : a geographical and historical game