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Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain) Britain at home to the world :
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes :
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
Phillips, Nicholas, artist. Four details from a suit of armour /
Phillips, Nicholas
Four details from a suit of armour
[1979]
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England), creator. [Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955].
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England)
[Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955]
1955
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland.
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland
[1930?]
Album of drawings.
Album of drawings
ca. 1900-1903
Pierce, Constance. Sketchbook,
Pierce, Constance, born 1946
Sketchbook,
1995
[Postcard with birthday wishes].
[Postcard with birthday wishes]
[approximately 1910]
Dilnot, John, artist. [Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
Dilnot, John
[Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
1991
Cunard White Star, ltd. Menu :
Cunard White Star, ltd
Menu
[1935]
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947.
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947
1947
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth :
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth
1944
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England :
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, creator. [Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents].
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
J. Grossmith & Son, creator. Phul-nana perfume :
J. Grossmith & Son
Phul-nana perfume
[ca. 1926?]
Riley, Bridget, 1931- Bridget Riley :
Riley, Bridget, born 1931
Bridget Riley
[1965]
Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon.
Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon
1918
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871-1927, artist. Westminster Abbey fund :
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871–1927
Westminster Abbey fund
1920
Royal Navy & Military Tournament :
Royal Navy & Military Tournament
[approximately 1910]
Regency Hotel (Ramsgate, England), creator. The Regency. Ramsgate :
Regency Hotel (Ramsgate, England)
The Regency. Ramsgate
1953
Bush, Tracey. Cygnea cantio :
Bush, Tracey
Cygnea cantio
1997
An artistic calendar :
An artistic calendar
[approximately 1950?]
Harrow School, creator. Harrow School :
Harrow School
Harrow School
1931
Simpson's-in-the-Strand, creator. Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern :
Simpson's-in-the-Strand
Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern
1960
Alexander McBean & Sons, creator. Billhead recording clothing purchased by George W. Humphreys, Esq. from, Alexander McBean & Sons, clothiers, Inverness.
Alexander McBean & Sons
Billhead recording clothing purchased by George W. Humphreys, Esq. from, Alexander McBean & Sons, clothiers, Inverness
1900
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia" :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia"
1955
J. Lyons & Company, creator. Menu :
J. Lyons & Company
Menu
1934
In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford :
In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford
1905
Underwood & Underwood, creator. Sun Sculpture stereoscope.
Underwood & Underwood
Sun Sculpture stereoscope
not before 1901
Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
Leighton, Clare, 1898-1989. Clare Leighton collection,
Leighton, Clare, 1898–1989
Clare Leighton collection,
1949-1953
John Thridgould & Co., creator. Rock me to sleep Teddy.
John Thridgould & Co.
Rock me to sleep Teddy
[approximately 1905]
In loving memory of Frederick Charles :
In loving memory of Frederick Charles
1911
Bonnington Hotel (London, England), creator. Dinner :
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm) Ancient Chinese.
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
John Bartholomew and Son, cartographer. Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London.
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
Nurse's photograph album from Kinmel Park Military Training Camp.
Nurse's photograph album from Kinmel Park Military Training Camp
1917
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955 :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
St. John Ambulance Association. The triangular bandage /
St. John Ambulance Association
The triangular bandage
[circa 1915?]
Levinstein Limited (firm) Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements /
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
Bedford Lemere & Co., photographer. Intérieurs anglais.
Bedford Lemere & Co.
Intérieurs anglais
circa 1900
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England].
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England]
[approximately 1930]
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland) Golden Lion Hotel :
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland)
Golden Lion Hotel
[192-?]
Stencilled friezes.
Stencilled friezes
[ca. 1900?]
Kikkuli, fl. ca. 1350 B.C. The Kikkuli text on the training of horses (ca. 1350 B.C.) /
Kikkuli, fl. ca. 1350 B.C
The Kikkuli text on the training of horses (ca. 1350 B.C.)
c1977
Till the boys come home :
Till the boys come home
1914 or 1915
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks.
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks
[1904]
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly :
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly
[191-?]
Morrison, S. G., creator. [Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
Morrison, S. G.
[Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
1911
In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917.
In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917
1917
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Father's garden /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
Whitbread and Company, creator. The Harrow, Wateringbury.
Whitbread and Company
The Harrow, Wateringbury
[between 1949 and 1955]
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, creator. Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society :
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society
[approximately 1914]
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
Bonnell, Mandy. The coral aquarium /
Bonnell, Mandy
The coral aquarium
[1997]
London & County Banking Company, creator. A couple of hundred just to go with :
London & County Banking Company
A couple of hundred just to go with
1900
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school.
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
The Grand Vista :
The Grand Vista
1951
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891-1915. H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915.
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891–1915
H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915
[1919]
Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps.
Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps
1917-1918
St. John Ambulance Association. Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use.
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
S.A., her book.
S.A., her book
approximately 1920?
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939].
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition].
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
In ever loving memory of William George Banks :
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
Dreyfus, John. Type specimen facsimiles;
Dreyfus, John
Type specimen facsimiles;
1963
Lydiat, Anne. Without.
Lydiat, Anne
Without
[1999]
Alfred Savage Ltd., creator. Oxford University :
Alfred Savage Ltd.
Oxford University
[between 1961 and 1963]
Main Vista South :
Main Vista South
1951
Whitstable in an oyster shell.
Whitstable in an oyster shell
[approximately 1930]
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.), creator. Stevens Art Gallery :
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.)
Stevens Art Gallery
early 20th century
Kindergarten and transition class :
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
In loving memory of Betsy Ann :
In loving memory of Betsy Ann
[1924]
First lessons in knitting for home or school.
First lessons in knitting for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
Treloar & Sons. Advertisement for Treloar's Inlaid Linoleum.
Treloar & Sons
Advertisement for Treloar's Inlaid Linoleum
[1902?]
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)].
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)]
[approximately 1939]
West Sussex (England). County Council, creator. Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst.
West Sussex (England). County Council
Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst
1916
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride :
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride
[approximately 1905]
Pollard, G., creator. Letter :
Pollard, G.
Letter
1928 April 13th
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd., creator, publisher. Queen Victoria Memorial :
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd.
Queen Victoria Memorial
1911
Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, author, illustrator. Rossetti and his circle /
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England) Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England)
Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
1912-1914
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Brooks who departed this life January 2th, 1918 :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Brooks who departed this life January 2th, 1918
1918
M'Lagan & Cumming (Firm), creator. M'Lagan & Cumming :
M'Lagan & Cumming (Firm)
M'Lagan & Cumming
[1908?]
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm), creator. [Bookmark, Royal Exchange Assurance :
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm)
[Bookmark, Royal Exchange Assurance
[approximately 1900?]
J.R. Taylor & Sons (Bournemouth, England), creator. [Billhead of J.R. Taylor & Sons, butchers in Bournemouth and Westbourne, for purchases made by the late Rev. Sawyer, of Heather Lodge, 1913].
J.R. Taylor & Sons (Bournemouth, England)
[Billhead of J.R. Taylor & Sons, butchers in Bournemouth and Westbourne, for purchases made by the late Rev. Sawyer, of Heather Lodge, 1913]
1913
Anchor Line (Firm), creator. Programme of events, Sunday, February 9th, 1930 :
Anchor Line (Firm)
Programme of events, Sunday, February 9th, 1930
1930
[Photographic postcards of actors and scenes from "The Girls of Gottenberg."]
[Photographic postcards of actors and scenes from "The Girls of Gottenberg."]
[approximately 1907]
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England) [Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee].
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England)
[Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee]
[1943]
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950, creator. B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur.
Shaw, Bernard, 1856–1950
B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur
[1923]
[Sketchbook of London actors and opera singers in character].
[Sketchbook of London actors and opera singers in character]
[1903]
Menu, airmen's mess :
Menu, airmen's mess
1942
Trafalgar :
Trafalgar
[early 20th century]