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Reference Library
4,934
Rare Books and Manuscripts
4,361
Creator
Clark, Thomas A
38
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
33
Christie, Manson & Woods
33
Arts Council of Great Britain
23
Bush, Tracey
23
Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)
23
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
22
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
19
Sotheby's (Firm)
18
National Portrait Gallery (Great Britain)
17
King, Ronald, 1932–
16
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
16
Dilnot, John
15
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
15
Sackett, Colin
15
Burke, Bernard, 1814–1892
14
Labour Party (Great Britain)
14
Morpeth, Sarah
14
Victoria and Albert Museum
14
Liberal Party (Great Britain)
13
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Unknown
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4,934
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4,361
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9,249
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Unavailable
8,884
Available
365
New Additions
2023-2024
65
Classification
Books
7,497
Archives & Manuscripts
324
Prints
321
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
274
Articles & Chapters
238
Periodicals
181
Maps & Atlas (printed)
51
Drawings & Watercolors
44
Photographs
39
Videos
34
Postcards
24
Maps & Atlases (manuscript)
21
Visual Materials
19
Computer Files
17
Music (printed)
9
Dissertations & Theses
4
Nonmusical Sound Recordings
2
Kits
1
Paintings
1
Creator Gender
unknown
9,246
female
3
Period
20th century
4,001
19th century
2,576
21st century
2,161
18th century
485
17th century
82
16th century
12
15th century
8
Materials & Techniques
wove paper
6
watercolor (paint)
3
graphite (mineral)
2
ink
2
albumen process
1
collage
1
glass
1
laid paper
1
paper
1
photographic paper
1
wove paper.
1
Work Type
ephemera
641
artists' book
506
engraving
304
wood engraving
288
memorial card
255
history
243
lithograph
230
aquatint
216
chromolithograph
197
recreation
195
memorials (commemorative)
194
cut-paper work
183
botanical illustration
178
exhibition catalog
153
accordion fold format (binding)
132
game
125
advertisement
123
ink drawing
108
etching
105
watercolor
104
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Subject Terms
Great Britain.
559
Artists' books -- Great Britain.
555
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
434
Great Britain -- Social life and customs.
274
Mourning customs -- Great Britain.
274
Grief.
257
Great Britain -- Description and travel.
221
Art, British -- Exhibitions.
151
Painting, British -- Catalogs.
138
Women in natural history.
130
Death.
129
Art, Modern -- 20th century -- Great Britain -- Exhibitions.
120
Satire, English.
120
Art, British -- Catalogs.
112
Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain.
104
Painters -- Great Britain -- Biography.
103
Painting, British -- Exhibitions.
102
English wit and humor, Pictorial.
100
Artists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
92
Art, British.
84
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Subject Period
19th century
1,550
20th century
945
18th century
514
17th century
253
21st century
83
16th century
65
15th century
26
11th century
9
12th century
5
17th-18th centuries
5
14th century
3
Alfred, 871-899
3
Elizabeth II
2
Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D
2
13th century
1
15th and 16th centuries
1
17th-18th century
1
18h century
1
19h century
1
19th-20th centuries
1
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Great Britain
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England
90
London (England)
65
Ireland
42
Wales
35
Scotland
27
France
22
United States
21
Europe
20
Groebritannien
14
Edinburgh
11
England London
11
Edinburgh (Scotland)
10
India
9
Italy
9
Isle of Wight (England)
8
Liverpool (England)
8
America
7
Bath (England)
7
British Isles
7
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Associated People
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
57
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926–
55
Morris, William, 1834–1896
34
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
28
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
27
Blake, William, 1757–1827
24
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
22
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769–1852
21
Windsor, House of
21
Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841–1910
20
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738–1820
18
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533–1603
17
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762–1830
17
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
16
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895–1952
15
Adam, Robert, 1728–1792
14
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491–1547
14
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
14
Millais, John Everett, 1829–1896
14
Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758–1805
14
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Exhibition History
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014)
55
Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977)
43
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29)
37
Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978)
11
Instruction and Delight: Children's Games from the Ellen and Arthur Liman Collection (Yale Center for British Art, January 17, 2019-May 23, 2019)
10
The Mapmaker's Art: 300 Years of British Cartography (Yale Center for British Art, January 17, 1989-March 12, 1989)
9
Making History - Antiquaries in Britain 1707-2007 (Yale Center for British Art, 2012-02-02 - 2012-05-27)
8
The Line of Beauty : British Drawings and Watercolors of the Eighteenth Century (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-05-19 - 2001-08-05)
7
A Decade of Gifts and Acquisitions (Yale Center for British Art, 2017-06-01 - 2017-08-13)
6
Paul Mellon's Legacy : A Passion for British Art (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-04-18 - 2007-07-29)
6
Wilde Americk - Discovery and Exploration of the New World, 1500-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-09-27 - 2001-09-27)
6
Ocean Flowers (Yale Center for British Art, 2004-06-12 - 2004-08-08)
4
Photographs | Contemporary Art: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-06-20 - 2019-09-08)
3
Eileen Hogan : Personal Geographies (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-05-09 - 2019-08-11)
2
Spreading Canvas - Eighteenth - Century British Marine Painting (Yale Center for British Art, 2016-09-09 - 2016-12-04)
2
Victorian Idyll (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-01-24 - 2019-04-21)
2
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15-August 10, 2014)
1
Adapting the Eye: an archive of the British in India, 1770-1830 (Yale Center for British Art, 2011-10-11 - 2011-12-31)
1
Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his Worlds (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-09-27 - 2007-12-30)
1
Art in Focus : Blue (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-04-05 - 2019-08-11)
1
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Credit Line
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977
60
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jules David Prown.
27
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elisabeth Fairman
26
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer
26
Yale Center for British Art, acquired with funds from the Bequest of Daniel S. Kalk
25
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957
24
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the artist
21
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Momart
17
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David and Judith Ross
16
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David A. Richards.
15
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Neale Albert, Yale JD 1961, and Margaret Albert.
15
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Stephen Parks, Yale BA 1961.
15
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
14
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Duncan and Lisa Robinson
13
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jock Reynolds
13
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
10
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jules D. Prown, MAH 1971
9
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jack W. C. Hagstrom, M.D.
8
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Roger W. Moss.
8
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Thomas Strong, Yale MFA 1967.
8
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English
9,019
French
54
German
48
Latin
20
No linguistic content
9
Italian
7
Spanish
6
Undetermined
6
Welsh
4
Japanese
3
Polish
3
Russian
3
Efik
2
English, Middle (1100-1500)
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Norwegian
2
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1
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Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
2
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
3
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
4
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
5
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
6
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
7
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
8
Bill for building expenses
1760
9
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
10
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
11
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
12
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
13
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
14
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
15
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
16
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
17
Valentine card
mid-19th century
18
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
19
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
20
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
21
Whitbread and Company
The Harrow, Wateringbury
[between 1949 and 1955]
22
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801
A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth
approximately 1798-1799
23
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
24
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society
[approximately 1914]
25
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
26
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
27
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
28
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
29
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
30
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
31
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
32
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
33
Valentine card
mid-19th century
34
Cockburn, Julie
Butterflies
2004
35
Hogan, Eileen, 1946–
The poetry box
[2003]
36
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871–1927
Westminster Abbey fund
1920
37
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
38
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
39
The royal wedding official programme
2011
40
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth
1944
41
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
42
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
43
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks
[1904]
44
Love has triumphed
mid-19th century
45
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
46
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
47
Bush, Tracey
British butterflies
[2004]
48
Estcourt, Thomas Grimston Bucknall, 1775–1853
Sketchbooks
1826-1851
49
I am thine love
mid-19th century
50
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
51
Letters of administration of William Morgan
1781
52
Happy may they birthday be
[1880?]
53
In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford
1905
54
In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton
1898
55
In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885
1885
56
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
57
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia"
1955
58
Vindin, John, 1795–1852
[Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823]
1823
59
[Silver metallic cut paper album card]
[approximately 1880]
60
William's return
[18th century]
61
Barrett, B., Mr., active 1847
Bill for school expenses for F. Blanchard at B. Barrett's boarding school, Great Yarmouth
1847
62
Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent
mid-19th century
63
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
64
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883
65
Newton, T
The mansion of bliss
1822
66
Rawstorne, John, 1761?-1832
Rawstorne, architect, Birmingham
approximately 1800
67
Alfred Savage Ltd.
Oxford University
[between 1961 and 1963]
68
[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people and 4 wheeled wagon]
[approximately 1880-1900?]
69
T'is happiness we have in view, and mine is in possessing you
mid-19th century
70
The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c
[1809-1829]
71
[Tax bill for Samuel Staneforth Esqr of Attercliff [illegible] Darnall, dated July 12, 1814]
1814
72
Herring, Francis M.
[Billhead of Francis M. Herring, chemist]
1849
73
Trollope, Robert, -1686
Osbourne's Fort
1676
74
In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917
1917
75
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
76
Rook, Anne
Apple story
2016
77
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868
The paths of life
[circa 1840]
78
The wonders of the world
[ca. 1843]
79
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England)
Nicklin & Son
[approximately 1817]
80
W. & T. Gregson (Firm)
W. & T. Gregson
[approximately 1820]
81
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England]
[approximately 1930]
82
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
83
John Thridgould & Co.
Rock me to sleep Teddy
[approximately 1905]
84
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise
[Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
1809
85
H.R.H Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their engagement, 16th November 2010
2010
86
Why, what, and because, or, The road to the temple of knowledge / T.H. Jones, del. et litho
[approximately 1855]
87
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822
Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster
[approximately 1781?]
88
Album of British grasses
circa 1800
89
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
90
Wenger, Albert Francis, 1837 or 1838–1924
Photograph album of pottery manufactured by Albert Wenger
1888
91
Simpson's-in-the-Strand
Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern
1960
92
Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing
1673
93
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
Plunge
[2010]
94
Wood, Charles H., fl. 1840–1870
[Engraved shell depicting the Great Eastern steamship]
[ca. 1859]
95
Osborn, Joseph (Draper)
[Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable]
[approximately 1850?]
96
Specimens of articles in common use
between 1840 and 1860?
97
Thompson, Miss, active 1889
Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton
April 1889
98
We must be united!
mid-19th century
99
When the hearts feeling burns with concealing, oh, what an anguish silent to languish
mid-19th century
100
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
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