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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
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 /
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]
Tregear's Black jokes :
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm) Ancient Chinese.
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. For life or death :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways.
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852. Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants /
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617, medalist. The destruction of the Spanish Armada
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833. Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England) Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848.
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890. The seaweed collector :
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
Blanchet, Etienne. Blanchet, artistes capillaires :
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
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
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
Rickman, Thomas, 1776-1841. An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation :
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm), creator. G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker :
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808, creator. Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde.
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world.
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine.
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings :
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Mathiss, Madeleine. Album of pressed seaweed specimens.
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
In memory of the late John Distance :
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
Perkins, John (Gardener), author. Floral designs for the table :
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
Davis, Joseph, active 1818-1857. Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies.
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
Clarke, J., active 1820, creator. J. Clarke :
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too :
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
Bonnington Hotel (London, England), creator. Dinner :
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
Bill for building expenses.
Bill for building expenses
1760
Potter, John (Hatter), creator. Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties.
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
Dempsey & Carroll, engraver. Prince Albert /
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
British Fire Office (London, England), creator. [Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
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.
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
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company, creator. Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered.
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811-1877. Fantascope :
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811–1877
Fantascope
1833
Neville, Alexander, 1544-1614. Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus :
Neville, Alexander, 1544–1614
Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus
1575
Boazio, Baptista. The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
Boazio, Baptista
The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
[1589?]
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England), creator. George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse :
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England)
George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse
[mid 19th century]
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings :
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England)
T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings
approximately 1850
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947.
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947
1947
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn :
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn
1865
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745. Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation :
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745
Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation
1742
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876- Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine /
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
Photogram of ferns.
Photogram of ferns
1860s?
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol), creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol.
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol)
Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol
1884
Crosse & Blackwell, creator. Crosse & Blackwell :
Crosse & Blackwell
Crosse & Blackwell
[1876?]
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P.
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P
1817?
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854- This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British /
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854–
This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British
1884
Crane, Walter, 1845-1915, artist. The Graphic :
Crane, Walter, 1845–1915
The Graphic
[1876?]
Cowley, Charlotte. The ladies history of England :
Cowley, Charlotte
The ladies history of England
1780 [i.e. 1781]
The family coach.
The family coach
[1851]
Mockett, Andrew, book artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955 :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each.
Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each
[1839]
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf :
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf
[approximately 1850]
Love has triumphed.
Love has triumphed
mid-19th century
Stevens, Francis, 1781-1823. Domestic architecture :
Stevens, Francis, 1781–1823
Domestic architecture
[between 1844 and 1850]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
mid-19th century
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England) Dison & Co., lace manufacturers :
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Dison & Co., lace manufacturers
[circa 1850?]
Bush, Tracey. British butterflies.
Bush, Tracey
British butterflies
[2004]
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. Nicklin & Son :
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England)
Nicklin & Son
[approximately 1817]
Reece & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society].
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
Wells, William Frederick, 1762-1836, creator. A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure :
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
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]
Brown, Hannah (Bookbinder) Butterflies :
Brown, Hannah (Bookbinder)
Butterflies
made in 2011
Specimens of sea weed.
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
Happy families
Happy families
[186-?]
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879. Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby
1878-1879
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party.
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
Hume, David, 1711-1776. The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688 /
Hume, David, 1711–1776
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688
1806
Bonnell, Mandy. The second life of shells /
Bonnell, Mandy
The second life of shells
2001
Porter, John, fl. 1445-1485. John Porter manuscript.
Porter, John, fl. 1445–1485
John Porter manuscript
circa 1450
Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
Smallwood, B., creator. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love.
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love
mid-19th century
Anti-Corn Law League, creator. [Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star].
Anti-Corn Law League
[Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star]
[approximately 1844]
Lily, George, active 1528-1559. Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente.
Lily, George, active 1528–1559
Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente
MDLVI [1556]
British School. Prospectus and catalogue of the British School :
British School
Prospectus and catalogue of the British School
1802
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart :
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart
1871
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer :
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, ill. Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched
1808
To the Queen's private apartments.
To the Queen's private apartments
1843]
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture :
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture
1841
Reeves & Sons (London, England) Box of pigments and implements for painting on china.
Reeves & Sons (London, England)
Box of pigments and implements for painting on china
ca. 1880
Dance, George, 1741-1825. A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793 /
Dance, George, 1741–1825
A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793
1809-1814
Newton, T. The mansion of bliss :
Newton, T
The mansion of bliss
1822
Fisher, George (Barber) George Fisher :
Fisher, George (Barber)
George Fisher
mid-19th century