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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]
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
Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
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
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?]
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]
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf :
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf
[approximately 1850]
Clarke, J., active 1820, creator. J. Clarke :
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
Lever Brothers Ltd., author. Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap.
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
In affectionate remembrance of Moses :
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
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
The Chinese sensitive leaf :
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1820?]
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital :
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital
[1752]
Why, what, and because, or, The road to the temple of knowledge / T.H. Jones, del. et litho.
Why, what, and because, or, The road to the temple of knowledge / T.H. Jones, del. et litho
[approximately 1855]
M. &. H. Corps, creator. Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps.
M. &. H. Corps
Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps
[1848]
The gift receive the deed approved ...
The gift receive the deed approved ..
mid-19th century
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century
Love has triumphed.
Love has triumphed
mid-19th century
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
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863, artist. Myriorama.
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Myriorama
[1824]
The wonders of the world :
The wonders of the world
[ca. 1843]
Photogram of ferns.
Photogram of ferns
1860s?
Valentine card.
Valentine card
[approximately 1859]
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, creator. Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family :
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family
[approximately 1849?]
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps.
Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps
1917-1918
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]
I wait a return of thy love.
I wait a return of thy love
mid-19th century
This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ...
This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ..
mid-19th century
A tribute to beautiful love! :
A tribute to beautiful love!
1844
By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ...
By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ..
mid-19th century
Henderson, F. (Clothier), creator. [Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888]
1888
Sallis, William, 1782-1865. Sallis's comic play grammar.
Sallis, William, 1782–1865
Sallis's comic play grammar
[ca. 1850?]
May mutual loves count us blest.
May mutual loves count us blest
mid-19th century
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine.
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine
mid-19th century
Harrow School, creator. Harrow School :
Harrow School
Harrow School
1931
I am thine love.
I am thine love
mid-19th century
The Chinese sensitive leaf.
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 184-?]
Apolla Quadrille Party
Apolla Quadrille Party
[approximately 1860?]
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
We must be united!
We must be united!
mid-19th century
Newton, T. The mansion of bliss :
Newton, T
The mansion of bliss
1822
When the hearts feeling burns with concealing, oh, what an anguish silent to languish.
When the hearts feeling burns with concealing, oh, what an anguish silent to languish
mid-19th century
Royal Navy & Military Tournament :
Royal Navy & Military Tournament
[approximately 1910]
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868. The paths of life /
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868
The paths of life
[circa 1840]
Rook, Anne, book artist, publisher. Apple story /
Rook, Anne
Apple story
2016
My heart is where thou art!
My heart is where thou art!
mid-19th century
T'is happiness we have in view, and mine is in possessing you.
T'is happiness we have in view, and mine is in possessing you
mid-19th century
Cockburn, Julie, artist. Butterflies.
Cockburn, Julie
Butterflies
2004
Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent.
Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent
mid-19th century
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain.
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain
1868
Oh speed fair sun! Thy face divine and bring my love to me.
Oh speed fair sun! Thy face divine and bring my love to me
mid-19th century
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ...
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ..
mid-19th century
To my pretty Valentine!
To my pretty Valentine!
mid-19th century
How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ...
How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ..
mid-19th century
Can you keep a secret? If so open this.
Can you keep a secret? If so open this
mid-19th century
Dales, T. T. Panoramacopia.
Dales, T. T
Panoramacopia
1824
Pigot, James, 1769-1843, creater. J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer :
Pigot, James, 1769–1843
J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer
[between 1810 and 1821]
Great Britain. Admiralty. Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet.
Great Britain. Admiralty
Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet
[approximately 1711]
Universal building-blocks box =
Universal building-blocks box =
[late 19th century?]
J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c. :
J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c.
[1850?]
Bush, Tracey. Cygnea cantio :
Bush, Tracey
Cygnea cantio
1997
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843.
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843
1843
Constable & Company (Firm : London, England), creator. Constable & Compy :
Constable & Company (Firm : London, England)
Constable & Compy
[approximately 1850]
In loving memory of Frederick Charles :
In loving memory of Frederick Charles
1911
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street :
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street
[1748]]
Cowley, Charlotte. The ladies history of England :
Cowley, Charlotte
The ladies history of England
1780 [i.e. 1781]
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 family coach.
The family coach
[1851]
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]
The Chinese sensitive leaf.
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[185-?]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
[1853]
Till the boys come home :
Till the boys come home
1914 or 1915
Souvenir greeting card.
Souvenir greeting card
[approximately 1890]
Hassall, John, 1868-1948, illustrator. Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916 :
Hassall, John, 1868–1948
Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916
1916
Postmortem portrait of an infant and mother.
Postmortem portrait of an infant and mother
1850s
The Chinese sensitive leaf :
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1825?]
The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800-1875, author. Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street.
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800–1875
Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street
May, 1843
Sacred to the memory of H.R.H. Prince Albert, Consort of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria :
Sacred to the memory of H.R.H. Prince Albert, Consort of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria
1861
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm), creator. [Bookmark, Royal Exchange Assurance :
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm)
[Bookmark, Royal Exchange Assurance
[approximately 1900?]
To her I love.
To her I love
mid-19th century
Model of HMS Victory.
Model of HMS Victory
2018
By nature formed to be the lover's flower ...
By nature formed to be the lover's flower ..
mid-19th century
My memory holds thy form in view ...
My memory holds thy form in view ..
mid-19th century
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of nature in each quarter of the world.
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of nature in each quarter of the world
1st Novr. 1818
In loving memory of Betsy Ann :
In loving memory of Betsy Ann
[1924]
The British tourist :
The British tourist
[1830s?]
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee.
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee
mid-19th century
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
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
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm), creator. G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker :
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways.
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848