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Constable, John, 1776-1837. Letter to John Thomas Smith.
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
Underwood & Underwood, creator. Sun Sculpture stereoscope.
Underwood & Underwood
Sun Sculpture stereoscope
not before 1901
In memory of the late John Distance :
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England), creator. May Christmas bring you many blessings.
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
Mathiss, Madeleine. Album of pressed seaweed specimens.
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm) Ancient Chinese.
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797-1834, artist. Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata.
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797–1834
Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata
between 1821 and 1831
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings :
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
Sage, John (Painter), creator. J. Sage :
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
Levinstein Limited (firm) Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements /
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
Cullum (Firm) The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England :
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
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
Bill for building expenses.
Bill for building expenses
1760
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England), creator. Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd. :
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
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
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm), creator. G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker :
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936, author. The absent minded beggar.
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
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]
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England) [Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor].
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school.
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
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
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver), creator. Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer.
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber :
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
In ever loving memory of William George Banks :
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England) [Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston :
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition].
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,) :
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
Armer's (Flookborough, England]. Armer's, Flookborough.
Armer's (Flookborough, England]
Armer's, Flookborough
[early 19th century]
Queen Hotel (Chester, England) Queen Hotel :
Queen Hotel (Chester, England)
Queen Hotel
[188-?]
In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning :
In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning
1874
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator. Grant of exclusive right of burial.
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator
Grant of exclusive right of burial
1864
[Silver metallic cut paper album card].
[Silver metallic cut paper album card]
[approximately 1880]
C. P. A. F. Album of cut-paper flowers.
C. P. A. F
Album of cut-paper flowers
1842-1849
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
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, engraver. [ A Ballad singer /
Smith, J. (John), 1652–1743
[ A Ballad singer
[1680?]
Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War.
Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War
[approximately 1854]
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company :
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
Pierce, Constance. Sketchbook,
Pierce, Constance, born 1946
Sketchbook,
1995
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1502. Trattato di architectura civile e militare.
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439–1502
Trattato di architectura civile e militare
not after 1521
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793-1881. North & south Devonshire.
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793–1881
North & south Devonshire
1840
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler), creator. Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler :
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
Furness, F., creator. F. Furness, painter and gilder :
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
Letters of administration of William Morgan.
Letters of administration of William Morgan
1781
The wonders of the world :
The wonders of the world
[ca. 1843]
Gulflocher, Leopolde. Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre.
Gulflocher, Leopolde
Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre
[approximately 1815]
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
Album of drawings.
Album of drawings
ca. 1900-1903
Fortune teller's notebook.
Fortune teller's notebook
[1829?]
Morton, Edward, artist. Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday :
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden.
Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden
[early 19th century]
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland.
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland
[1930?]
Gilmour, Chris, 1973- Lambretta Li 125.
Gilmour, Chris, 1973–
Lambretta Li 125
2004
Haldane, James (Tailor), creator. Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.
Haldane, James (Tailor)
Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843
1843
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland) Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle.
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland)
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle
[188-?]
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England), creator. [Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955].
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England)
[Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955]
1955
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
[1850?]
Wellington :
Wellington
1852
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
Nurse's photograph album from Kinmel Park Military Training Camp.
Nurse's photograph album from Kinmel Park Military Training Camp
1917
Love has triumphed.
Love has triumphed
mid-19th century
Bonnell, Mandy. The coral aquarium /
Bonnell, Mandy
The coral aquarium
[1997]
Royal Academy (Gosport, England), creator. Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk.
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise. [Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise
[Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
1809
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822, artist. Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster.
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822
Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster
[approximately 1781?]
Album of British grasses.
Album of British grasses
circa 1800
Eastwood and Taylor (Firm), creator. Eastwood and Taylor :
Eastwood and Taylor (Firm)
Eastwood and Taylor
[approximately 1870]
Character of forest trees.
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
Wenger, Albert Francis, 1837 or 1838-1924. Photograph album of pottery manufactured by Albert Wenger.
Wenger, Albert Francis, 1837 or 1838–1924
Photograph album of pottery manufactured by Albert Wenger
1888
John Thridgould & Co., creator. Rock me to sleep Teddy.
John Thridgould & Co.
Rock me to sleep Teddy
[approximately 1905]
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
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
Bonnington Hotel (London, England), creator. Dinner :
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
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
Bonchurch Family Hotel (Brannon, Wotton, Isle of Wight) [Trade card for Bonchurch Family Hotel).
Bonchurch Family Hotel (Brannon, Wotton, Isle of Wight)
[Trade card for Bonchurch Family Hotel)
[188-?]
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
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster), creator. [Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848].
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster)
[Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848]
1848
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]
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?]
Royal Navy & Military Tournament :
Royal Navy & Military Tournament
[approximately 1910]
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
Hogan, Eileen, 1946- The poetry box /
Hogan, Eileen, 1946–
The poetry box
[2003]
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly :
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly
[191-?]
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield :
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802. Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime /
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763