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Main Vista South :

Main Vista South

1951

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

J. Lyons & Company, creator. Menu :

J. Lyons & Company

Menu

1934

Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947.

Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947

1947

Cunard White Star, ltd. Menu :

Cunard White Star, ltd

Menu

[1935]

C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.

C. Goodall & Son

Goodall's Royal Bezique register

[approximately 1900]

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]

[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)].

[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)]

[approximately 1939]

Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891-1915. H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915.

Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891–1915

H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915

[1919]

[Chinese decorative packaging labels].

[Chinese decorative packaging labels]

[approximately 1950?]

Nash, Paul, 1889-1946. Dorset :

Nash, Paul, 1889–1946

Dorset

[1936]

Elliston & Cavell, Ltd. Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum.

Elliston & Cavell, Ltd

Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum

1909-1911

The Grand Vista :

The Grand Vista

1951

Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :

Coq d'Or (London, England)

Carte du jour

1955

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

J.S. Fry & Sons. Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie.

J.S. Fry & Sons

Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie

ca. 1909

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

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

Trafalgar

[early 20th century]

[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

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]

Anchor Line (Firm), creator. Programme of events, Sunday, February 9th, 1930 :

Anchor Line (Firm)

Programme of events, Sunday, February 9th, 1930

1930

J. Cardno & Co. (Fraserburgh, Scotland), creator. [Billhead of J. Cardno & Co., grocers in Fraserburgh, Scotland, recording purchases by Mr. Cheyne, 1913 :

J. Cardno & Co. (Fraserburgh, Scotland)

[Billhead of J. Cardno & Co., grocers in Fraserburgh, Scotland, recording purchases by Mr. Cheyne, 1913

1913

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

M'Lagan & Cumming (Firm), creator. M'Lagan & Cumming :

M'Lagan & Cumming (Firm)

M'Lagan & Cumming

[1908?]

Bonnington Hotel (London, England), creator. Luncheon :

Bonnington Hotel (London, England)

Luncheon

1951

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

Treloar & Sons. Advertisement for Treloar's Inlaid Linoleum.

Treloar & Sons

Advertisement for Treloar's Inlaid Linoleum

[1902?]

Coburn, Alvin Langdon, 1882-1966, photographer. Moor Park, Rickmansworth :

Coburn, Alvin Langdon, 1882–1966

Moor Park, Rickmansworth

1914

In affectionate remembrance of Stephen Heap, of 23, Trawden Road, Cottontree, Colne :

In affectionate remembrance of Stephen Heap, of 23, Trawden Road, Cottontree, Colne

1919

W. & D. Downey, photographer. Her Majesty the Queen / W. & D. Downey, photographers.

W. & D. Downey

Her Majesty the Queen / W. & D. Downey, photographers

1902

London

[approximately 1951]

Father Tuck's kindergarten paper modelling.

Father Tuck's kindergarten paper modelling

[between 1910 and 1925]

Photograph album of Sutton Courtenay Manor.

Photograph album of Sutton Courtenay Manor

Reveley, Thomas, active 1904, creator. £5 reward :

Reveley, Thomas, active 1904

£5 reward

approximately 1904

London Transport Executive. [Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service].

London Transport Executive

[Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service]

[1951]

Gurton, Alfred. Diary of Alfred Gurton during a trip to India.

Gurton, Alfred

Diary of Alfred Gurton during a trip to India

1918

London Association for the Blind, creator. [Advertisement for household items made by blind workers].

London Association for the Blind

[Advertisement for household items made by blind workers]

[approximately 1930]

Menu

1939

Freemasons. Chilterns Lodge, No. 4634 (Buckinghamshire, England), creator. Ladies' Festival : Wednesday, 6th November, 1929 : Wharncliffe Rooms, Hotel Great Central, N.W.

Freemasons. Chilterns Lodge, No. 4634 (Buckinghamshire, England)

Ladies' Festival : Wednesday, 6th November, 1929 : Wharncliffe Rooms, Hotel Great Central, N.W

1929

Phillips, Nicholas. You're never alone in the ocean :

Phillips, Nicholas

You're never alone in the ocean

1981.]

Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]

Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)

[Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]

[approximately 1910]

Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898, author. Alice's adventures in Wonderland /

Carroll, Lewis, 1832–1898

Alice's adventures in Wonderland

[1907]

[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people seated in an open top bus].

[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people seated in an open top bus]

[approximately 1910-1920?]

In affectionate remembrance of [George Christopher Woods] :

In affectionate remembrance of [George Christopher Woods]

1905

Collection of nine printed specimens of silver foil stamped labels.

Collection of nine printed specimens of silver foil stamped labels

Zoological Society of London, creator. A map of the Zoological Society Gardens in Regents Park commonly called The Zoo :

Zoological Society of London

A map of the Zoological Society Gardens in Regents Park commonly called The Zoo

[approximately 1947]

Emergency bulletin :

Emergency bulletin

[1926]

Pinoli's Restaurant, creator. [Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London].

Pinoli's Restaurant

[Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London]

[192-?]

Thy Christmas be happy.

Thy Christmas be happy

[approximately 1900]

Walla Walla Cycling Club (Manchester, England) Walla Walla Cycling Club minute book.

Walla Walla Cycling Club (Manchester, England)

Walla Walla Cycling Club minute book

1897-1903

The Gentleman's magazine.

The Gentleman's magazine

1731-1907

Lincoln, Paul Etienne. Paul Etienne Lincoln :

Lincoln, Paul Etienne

Paul Etienne Lincoln

[1991]

Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain) Festival of Britain :

Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)

Festival of Britain

1951

The Kinora

[1911?]

Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute] /

Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022

Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute]

1992

Joyful mystery birthday card jig-saw puzzle.

Joyful mystery birthday card jig-saw puzzle

[approximately 1930]

List of dances.

List of dances

[ca. 1920?]

In loving memory of Ellen Rosa Garrard, who departed this life October 11th, 1923 :

In loving memory of Ellen Rosa Garrard, who departed this life October 11th, 1923

1923

Bush, Tracey. The lost rivers of London.

Bush, Tracey

The lost rivers of London

1995