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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
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
Rawlings, James, active 1862. Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine :
Rawlings, James, active 1862
Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine
1862?
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]
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820]
[1820]
W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office :
W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office
[1880?]
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker), creator. Tender feet :
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker)
Tender feet
[approximately 1851]
Valentine card.
Valentine card
[approximately 1859]
Boys Clothing House (London, England), creator. The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co. :
Boys Clothing House (London, England)
The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co.
[approximately 1864?]
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
To my pretty Valentine!
To my pretty Valentine!
mid-19th century
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England), creator. Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed.
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England)
Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed
1837
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
1856
Urch, Henry, creator. [Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London].
Urch, Henry
[Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London]
May, 1851
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ...
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ..
mid-19th century
Grave, Joseph (Tailor), creator. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester.
Grave, Joseph (Tailor)
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester
1820
John Fletcher (Manchester, England), creator. Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828.
John Fletcher (Manchester, England)
Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828
1828
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
To her I love.
To her I love
mid-19th century
Salisbury races, 1804.
Salisbury races, 1804
1804
A chicken.
A chicken
[approximately 1860]
Receipt for taxes paid by Samuel Forester.
Receipt for taxes paid by Samuel Forester
April 25, 1803
Sedgwick, James, creator. Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811.
Sedgwick, James
Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811
1811
Goode, Thomas, active 1859-1879. Goode's new universal primer.
Goode, Thomas
Goode's new universal primer
[between 1859 and 1879]
A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!
A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!
mid-19th century
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co., creator. Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses.
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co.
Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses
[1823]
[Almanac for 1881].
[Almanac for 1881]
[1880]
A Merry Christmas to you.
A Merry Christmas to you
[1880?]
Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined.
Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined
mid-19th century
Jones & Halton (Firm), creator. Jones & Halton :
Jones & Halton (Firm)
Jones & Halton
[approximately 1850]
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. To the visitors at watering places, and to the owners and drivers of donkeys.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
To the visitors at watering places, and to the owners and drivers of donkeys
approximately 1875
Cracknall, James, creator. Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832.
Cracknall, James
Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832
1832
W. Woods & Son (London, England), creator. [Billhead of W. Woods & Son, fancy hardwaremen, London, for equipment purchased by Mr. Treat].
W. Woods & Son (London, England)
[Billhead of W. Woods & Son, fancy hardwaremen, London, for equipment purchased by Mr. Treat]
1839
Leaf, Edward (Tailor) Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings.
Leaf, Edward (Tailor)
Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings
1813
My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine.
My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine
mid-19th century
I live for thee only.
I live for thee only
mid-19th century
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat :
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat
mid-19th century
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
Sinclair, John, active 1815, creator. Billhead recording fabric purchased by Robert Campbell, Esq. from John Sinclair, Edinburgh.
Sinclair, John, active 1815
Billhead recording fabric purchased by Robert Campbell, Esq. from John Sinclair, Edinburgh
1815
Broomfield Hall (Kidderminster, England), creator. Bill for school expenses from Broomfield Hall for Miss Dodson.
Broomfield Hall (Kidderminster, England)
Bill for school expenses from Broomfield Hall for Miss Dodson
December 19, 1882
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence, creator. [Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby].
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence
[Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby]
1899
If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...
If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ..
mid-19th century
Grey Friars' House (Lincoln, England), creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss Kate Lamb, due to Mrs. Blundell at Grey Friars' House, Lincoln.
Grey Friars' House (Lincoln, England)
Bill for school expenses for Miss Kate Lamb, due to Mrs. Blundell at Grey Friars' House, Lincoln
April, 1882
Day and Martin. Day & Martin :
Day and Martin
Day & Martin
[approximately 1880]
Thou are all I wish.
Thou are all I wish
mid-19th century
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
mid-19th century
Boulaye, H., active 1819, creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss Davenport, at H. Boulaye's school, Manchester.
Boulaye, H., active 1819
Bill for school expenses for Miss Davenport, at H. Boulaye's school, Manchester
June 17, 1819
Dean & Son, creator. [Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
Dean & Son
[Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
[1880?]
Amid'st a meadow green and gay ...
Amid'st a meadow green and gay ..
mid-19th century
Hollis, Walford & Co., creator. Family tea establishment :
Hollis, Walford & Co.
Family tea establishment
[after 1842]
Cook, Jno. (Shoemaker) Bill for the repair of boots and shoes.
Cook, Jno. (Shoemaker)
Bill for the repair of boots and shoes
1816
Le Lacheur, Madame, active 1845. Novel and interesting exhibition of fancy shell-work!.
Le Lacheur, Madame, active 1845
Novel and interesting exhibition of fancy shell-work!
[1845]
Hammond, Frederick (Hosier), creator. Billhead of Frederick Hammond, London clothier, recording purchases by Lord G. Beauclerk, 1871.
Hammond, Frederick (Hosier)
Billhead of Frederick Hammond, London clothier, recording purchases by Lord G. Beauclerk, 1871
1871
Day and Martin. Day & Martin :
Day and Martin
Day & Martin
[approximately 1880]
[Metallic cut paper greeting card].
[Metallic cut paper greeting card]
[approximately 1880]
The Eastern puzzle.
The Eastern puzzle
[approximately 1885]
Lloyd, John, active 1843, creator. John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer :
Lloyd, John, active 1843
John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer
[ca. 1843]
Will you share these with me?
Will you share these with me?
mid-19th century
Establishment for the education of young ladies conducted by the Misses Sadler, Chignell House, near the turnpike, Uxbridge road, Ealing W.
Establishment for the education of young ladies conducted by the Misses Sadler, Chignell House, near the turnpike, Uxbridge road, Ealing W
[approximately 1850]
Taxes assessed to William Moody, of Ampthill.
Taxes assessed to William Moody, of Ampthill
Michaelmas, 1820 and 1823
Oh! Woe is me. My tender heart is pierced with cupid's fatal dart ...
Oh! Woe is me. My tender heart is pierced with cupid's fatal dart ..
mid-19th century
Day and Martin. The Japanese waterproof polish :
Day and Martin
The Japanese waterproof polish
approximately 1880
Prince of Wales Theatre (London, England), creator. [Program for performance by Marion Hood in Dorothy at the Prince of Wales theatre]
Prince of Wales Theatre (London, England)
[Program for performance by Marion Hood in Dorothy at the Prince of Wales theatre]
[approximately 1887]
I will love thee ever dearly.
I will love thee ever dearly
mid-19th century
The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ...
The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ..
mid-19th century
Watson (Clothier) Bill for clothes, notions, and fabrics, 1801.
Watson (Clothier)
Bill for clothes, notions, and fabrics, 1801
1801
Grundy, T., (Boot maker), creator. Easy boots.
Grundy, T., (Boot maker)
Easy boots
[approximately 1851]
Parnell & Banner, creator. Parnell & Banner :
Parnell & Banner
Parnell & Banner
[approximately 1850]
Battle-Bridge Brewhouse (London, England), creator. Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808.
Battle-Bridge Brewhouse (London, England)
Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808
1808
Laurie, Mrs, active 1831, creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss H. Townley at Mrs. Laurie's school, Bath Place, Reading.
Laurie, Mrs, active 1831
Bill for school expenses for Miss H. Townley at Mrs. Laurie's school, Bath Place, Reading
June 16th, 1831
Cupid'a ariel ship.
Cupid'a ariel ship
mid-19th century
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]
Barron & Co. (Firm : London, England), creator. [Advertisement for venetian fan blinds, brass cornice poles spring roller blinds, painted blinds and curtain brackets, London, 1818]
Barron & Co. (Firm : London, England)
[Advertisement for venetian fan blinds, brass cornice poles spring roller blinds, painted blinds and curtain brackets, London, 1818]
[1818]
Barmby, Julia Maria, 1823-1892. Julia Maria Barmby and Charlotte Elizabeth Barmby commonplace books.
Barmby, Julia Maria, 1823–1892
Julia Maria Barmby and Charlotte Elizabeth Barmby commonplace books
ca. 1844-1865
Cooper, Miss, active 19th century. Miss Cooper educates a limited number of young ladies.
Cooper, Miss, active 19th century
Miss Cooper educates a limited number of young ladies
[approximately 1850]
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759-1806. Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759–1806
Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785
1785
This Cabinet :
This Cabinet
1834
To my Valentine
To my Valentine
mid-19th century
Leath, Henry, creator. Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851.
Leath, Henry
Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851
1851
The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ...
The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ..
mid-19th century
Brookes's Menagerie (London, England), creator. Original Menagerie, New Road, near Fitzroy Square, London :
Brookes's Menagerie (London, England)
Original Menagerie, New Road, near Fitzroy Square, London
between 1803 and 1813?
Lines on the melancholy catastrophe at Holmfirth :
Lines on the melancholy catastrophe at Holmfirth
[ca. 1852]
A Turkish atrocity :
A Turkish atrocity
[ca. 1876]
To thee my heart beats with affection sincerely.
To thee my heart beats with affection sincerely
mid-19th century
[Calling card for Mr. John A. May, Miss May, [... E. May] :
[Calling card for Mr. John A. May, Miss May, [... E. May]
[publisher not identified],
[Two 19th century blank warrant forms].
[Two 19th century blank warrant forms]
[approximately 1800]
Zoological Society of London, creator. Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Saturday, August 21st, 1897. Admit one.
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Saturday, August 21st, 1897. Admit one
1897
Briggs, John, active 1840, creator. To consumers of tobacco ... :
Briggs, John, active 1840
To consumers of tobacco ...
[approximately 1840?]
A. & F. Pears Limited. Advertisement for Pears' transparent soap.
A. & F. Pears Limited
Advertisement for Pears' transparent soap
ca. [1879?]
Lewis, Arthur James, 1824 or 1825-1901, creator. The Moray Minstrels 1866 :
Lewis, Arthur James, 1824 or 1825–1901
The Moray Minstrels 1866
1866
Reede's patent girth regulator.
Reede's patent girth regulator
[approximately 1851]
Francis Brothers, & Pott, creator. Manufacturers of Roman and Parian cement, plaster of paris, and anticorrosian paint :
Francis Brothers, & Pott
Manufacturers of Roman and Parian cement, plaster of paris, and anticorrosian paint
14th February, 1859
The album & scrapbook frontispiece.
The album & scrapbook frontispiece
[186-?]
Banke, A. de. A. de Banke, milliner and dress maker :
Banke, A. de
A. de Banke, milliner and dress maker
between and 1840 and 1850?
Edward Petty & William Wood, (Grocers), creator. [Billheads of Edward Petty and William Wood, grocers, of London, for purchases made by Colonel Alexander Campbell, 1822]
Edward Petty & William Wood, (Grocers)
[Billheads of Edward Petty and William Wood, grocers, of London, for purchases made by Colonel Alexander Campbell, 1822]
1822
[Australian invitation card].
[Australian invitation card]
[approximately 1850?]
Ballycastle golf links on the Antrim Coast :
Ballycastle golf links on the Antrim Coast
[approximately 1890]
[Album card with silver edged cut paper overlay].
[Album card with silver edged cut paper overlay]
[approximately 1875]