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1. J. Clarke : boot & shoe maker : 110 High Holborn, London.

J. Clarke : boot & shoe maker : 110 High Holborn, London.
Creator:
Clarke, J., active 1820
Date:
[approximately 1820?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. Blanchet, artistes capillaires : hair cutter.

Blanchet, artistes capillaires : hair cutter.
Creator:
Blanchet, Etienne
Date:
not before 1866?
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 19 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. 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.
Date:
[1839]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap.

Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap.
Creator:
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Date:
[approximately 1894?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : color illustrations ; 11 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby.

Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby.
Creator:
Siddall, Charles, 1804–
Date:
March 31st 1840
Physical Description:
1 unnumbered page ; 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer : 11, Fountain Street, Manchester.

J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer : 11, Fountain Street, Manchester.
Creator:
Pigot, James, 1769–1843
Date:
[between 1810 and 1821]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 56 x 84 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Advertisement for hats and caps sold by John Perring, 85 Strand, London.

Advertisement for hats and caps sold by John Perring, 85 Strand, London.
Creator:
Perring, John
Date:
between 1834-1845
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 28 x 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours : (52, Long Acre), and 33, Rathbone Place, London.

Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours : (52, Long Acre), and 33, Rathbone Place, London.
Creator:
Miller, Thomas, 1799 or 1800–1854
Date:
[approximately 1840]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 14 x 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse : No. 9, Albert Terrace, Bishop's Road, Bayswater, near the Royal Oak.

George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse : No. 9, Albert Terrace, Bishop's Road, Bayswater, near the Royal Oak.
Creator:
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England)
Date:
[mid 19th century]
Physical Description:
4 unnumbered pages ; 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. J. Bosford, bookseller : no. 11 Cheapside : furnished lodgings, to let.

J. Bosford, bookseller : no. 11 Cheapside : furnished lodgings, to let.
Creator:
Bosford, J., active 1850
Date:
[approximately 1850?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 63 x 90 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. Tender feet : the elastic enamelled cloth for boots & shoes for tender feet : invented by Richard Hall, manufacturer of elastic spring ankle boots, for ladies and gentlemen, of the same material.

Tender feet : the elastic enamelled cloth for boots & shoes for tender feet : invented by Richard Hall, manufacturer of elastic spring ankle boots, for ladies and gentlemen, of the same material.
Creator:
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker)
Date:
[approximately 1851]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family : 6, Halkin St. West-Belgrave Squ., London and 99, Constitution Hill, Birmingham.

Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family : 6, Halkin St. West-Belgrave Squ., London and 99, Constitution Hill, Birmingham.
Creator:
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons
Date:
[approximately 1849?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 8 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Doret, Yale BA 1968, and Linda Mitchell

13. Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope : with achromatic object-glasses, of exceeding great power, by which views of nature's scenery & animate objects are warranted to be seen clearly, at a distance of six miles : made in handsome foreign woods, and sold wholesale, at extremely moderate prices by the manufacturers, J. Somalvico and Co. opticians, London, Hatton Garden.

Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope : with achromatic object-glasses, of exceeding great power, by which views of nature's scenery & animate objects are warranted to be seen clearly, at a distance of six miles : made in handsome foreign woods, and sold wholesale, at extremely moderate prices by the manufacturers, J. Somalvico and Co. opticians, London, Hatton Garden.
Creator:
J. Somalvico & Co
Date:
[between 1842 and 1850]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. A packet of carefully selected Christmas cards, suitable for young or old, by the celebrated makers, Marcus Ward & Co. : sent post free for seven stamps : sold in the ordinary way for one shilling.

A packet of carefully selected Christmas cards, suitable for young or old, by the celebrated makers, Marcus Ward & Co. : sent post free for seven stamps : sold in the ordinary way for one shilling.
Date:
[1875?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 20 x 80 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

15. Advantages of the Cremerian Boot : to elevate the wearer : to improve the instep : to produce an arched and hollow waist : to give a symmetrical form to the foot.

Advantages of the Cremerian Boot : to elevate the wearer : to improve the instep : to produce an arched and hollow waist : to give a symmetrical form to the foot.
Creator:
Cremer & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Date:
1851
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows.

Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows.
Date:
1924-1925
Physical Description:
8 pieces ; 8 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. Extraordinary talent, for a short time only ... you may have a correct likeness ... by that celebrated artist, Mr. Seville.

Extraordinary talent, for a short time only ... you may have a correct likeness ... by that celebrated artist, Mr. Seville.
Creator:
Seville, William, 1797–1866
Date:
[approximately 1830]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 12 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. Charles Skipper & East, engravers, printers : patent ledger and account book manufactuers, St. Dunstan's Hill, London.

Charles Skipper & East, engravers, printers : patent ledger and account book manufactuers, St. Dunstan's Hill, London.
Creator:
Charles Skipper & East (London, England)
Date:
[between 1833 and 1877]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 63 x 90 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. Parnell & Banner : ship & insurance brokers : No. 57 Gracechurch Street, London.

Parnell & Banner : ship & insurance brokers : No. 57 Gracechurch Street, London.
Creator:
Parnell & Banner
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 7 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. Scottish Widows' Fund : the largest British Mutual Life Office : funds £20,5000,000.

Scottish Widows' Fund : the largest British Mutual Life Office : funds £20,5000,000.
Creator:
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Date:
[approximately 1913?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. Easy boots.

Easy boots.
Creator:
Grundy, T., (Boot maker)
Date:
[approximately 1851]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. Three advertisements for American Fluid leather treatment, manufactured by W. Webb, London.

Three advertisements for American Fluid leather treatment, manufactured by W. Webb, London.
Creator:
Webb, W., active 1813
Date:
not before 1813
Physical Description:
3 sheets ; 17 x 21 cm, and smaller
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. Festival pleasure gardens : Battersea Park London.

Festival pleasure gardens : Battersea Park London.
Creator:
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Date:
1951
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 44 x 21 cm, folded to 22 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. [Advertisement for household items made by blind workers].

[Advertisement for household items made by blind workers].
Creator:
London Association for the Blind
Date:
[approximately 1930]
Physical Description:
[4] pages : illustrations ; 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. Coates & Yates, artistic printers : 20, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale.

Coates & Yates, artistic printers : 20, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale.
Creator:
Coates & Yates (Rochdale, England)
Date:
[approximately 1890]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 13 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

26. Family tea establishment : Hollis, Walford & Co. : 2, Bold Street & 8, Dale Street, Liverpool.

Family tea establishment : Hollis, Walford & Co. : 2, Bold Street & 8, Dale Street, Liverpool.
Creator:
Hollis, Walford & Co.
Date:
[after 1842]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 21 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. Pigot, engraver & copper plate printer : no. 11, Fountain Street, Manchester.

Pigot, engraver & copper plate printer : no. 11, Fountain Street, Manchester.
Creator:
Pigot, James, 1769–1843
Date:
[between 1810 and 1821]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 60 x 78 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. A. Gotelee, bookseller, stationer, binder and a general printer, Post Office, Oldham : begs to announce that his Christmas Sale will be opened on Tuesday, November 22nd, 1892, and following days, when a choice selection of English & foreign goods, suitable for presents, will be on view.

A. Gotelee, bookseller, stationer, binder and a general printer, Post Office, Oldham : begs to announce that his Christmas Sale will be opened on Tuesday, November 22nd, 1892, and following days, when a choice selection of English & foreign goods, suitable for presents, will be on view.
Creator:
A. Gotelee (Oldham, England)
Date:
1892
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

29. Messs. May : monumental masons.

No cover image available
Date:
approximately 1880-1899
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Manufacturers of Roman and Parian cement, plaster of paris, and anticorrosian paint : at Nine Elms, near Vauxhall, London, S. and Medina Mill, near Cowes, Isle of Wight.

No cover image available
Creator:
Francis Brothers, & Pott
Date:
14th February, 1859
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 8 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. Six British Telecom phonecards.

No cover image available
Creator:
British Telecom
Date:
1998-1999
Physical Description:
6 phonecards ; 60 x 90 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elisabeth Fairman

32. Almack's, King Street, St. James's Square : March 11, 1816.

No cover image available
Date:
[1816]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 20 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. Advertisement for Pears' transparent soap.

No cover image available
Creator:
A. & F. Pears Limited
Date:
ca. [1879?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 39 x 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. John S. Deed, Currier : morocco, roan, kid, and lamb leather dresser : and wool rug manufacturer, 9 & 10, Little Newport Street, Leicester Square, London : Manufactory-Steyne Mills, Acton, Middlesex.

No cover image available
Creator:
Deed, John S.
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
[2] leaves ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. Northern Assurance Company, Limited.

No cover image available
Creator:
Northern Assurance Company, Limited
Date:
[approximately 1907]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. [Bookmark from Guardian Assurance Company].

No cover image available
Creator:
Guardian Assurance Company Limited
Date:
[approximatelly 1920?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 14 x 5 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. [Bookmark advertisement for the Yorktown (Camberley) Gar & Electricity Co.

No cover image available
Creator:
Yorktown (Camberley) Gas & Electricity Co.
Date:
[approximately 1932]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark ; 16 x 5 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. Are you sleeping on a Slumberland : Britain's mosr popular mattress : made by Scotsmen.

No cover image available
Creator:
Scotsmen (Firm)
Date:
[approximately 195-?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. A List of His Majesty's regalia : besides plate and other rich things, at the Jewel-House in the Tower of London.

No cover image available
Creator:
Tower of London (London, England)
Date:
[approximately 169-?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page.) ; 17 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. Cherry Blossom perfume, toilet powder & soap / John Gosnell & Co.

No cover image available
Creator:
John Gosnell & Co.
Date:
[1890]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : illustrations ; 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. Stokes, maker, 52 Cheapside.

No cover image available
Creator:
Stokes, Edward (Hatter)
Date:
[approximately 1830?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illlustrations ; 50 x 40 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. Specimen of material used in the new ventilating hat : as exhibited, class 6, no. 58 / Gaimes, Sanders & Nicol, 22 Birchin Lane, Cornhill, & 111 Strand, London.

No cover image available
Creator:
Gaimes, Sanders & Nicol
Date:
[1851]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 9 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. [Advertisement for J. B. Cramer & Co.'s pianos and grand pianos].

No cover image available
Creator:
J. B. Cramer & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Date:
[approximately 1860?]
Physical Description:
[4] pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. Edward Ryland : copper plate printer in the Old Bailey near Ludgate Hill, London.

No cover image available
Creator:
Ryland, Edwd. (Edward), active approximately 1762–1775
Date:
[ca. 1760]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 27 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. Ashbee and Dangerfield, lithographic artists & printers in colors, ornamental designers and engravers on wood & copper : 22 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C.

No cover image available
Creator:
Ashbee & Dangerfield
Date:
[between 1855 and 1860]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 32 x 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. [Bookmark for British Dominions Fire Office].

No cover image available
Creator:
British Dominions Fire Office
Date:
[approximately 1930?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 15 x 5 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

47. Northern Assurance Company, Limited.

No cover image available
Creator:
Northern Assurance Company, Limited
Date:
[approximately 1914]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. Edwin Parson & Sons : fine art booksellers and picture dealers : 45 Brompton Road, London, S.W.

No cover image available
Date:
[1901]
Physical Description:
1 postcard ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. Specimen of one of the materials used by Messrs. Gaimes, Sanders & Nicol, 22 Birchin Lane, Cornhill, & 111 Strand : in the preparation of the foundations for their pliant, ventilating, velvet & silk hats.

No cover image available
Creator:
Gaimes, Sanders & Nicol
Date:
[1854?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 9 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. Lifebuoy soap : lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap.

No cover image available
Creator:
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Date:
[approximately 1894?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : color illustrations ; 11 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

51. Northern Assurance Company, Limited.

No cover image available
Creator:
Northern Assurance Company, Limited
Date:
[approximately 1906]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : illustrations ; 16 x 5 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

52. [Advertisement for John Brinsmead & Sons, pianoforte manufacturers]

No cover image available
Creator:
John Brinsmead & Sons (Firm : London, England)
Date:
[approximately 1861?]
Physical Description:
[4] pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

53. Cadbury's coronation souvenirs : free for labels from Bournville cocoa.

No cover image available
Creator:
Cadbury (Firm)
Date:
[1953]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet ([6] pages) : illustrations ; 20 x 23 cm, folded to 20 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

54. Plowman's copyist, or, Portable copying letter case : for rapidly taking off copies of letters on any writing in ink, by the mere pressure of the hand.

No cover image available
Creator:
Plowman, Joseph
Date:
[approximately 1851]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

55. F. Dangerfield's improved lithographic & metallo-graphic press : important to printers, stationers, &c.

No cover image available
Creator:
Dangerfield, Frederick
Date:
[between 1866 and 1890]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 26 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

56. Scottish Widows' Fund : the largest British Mutual Life Office.

No cover image available
Creator:
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Date:
[approximately 1900?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

57. [Trade Advertisement for George Frederick Urling, lace maker to Queen Charlotte].

No cover image available
Date:
[publisher not identified],
Physical Description:
[4] pages ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

58. [Advertising card for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, Ltd].

No cover image available
Creator:
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society (Firm)
Date:
[approximately 1920?]
Physical Description:
1 card : color illustrations ; 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

59. Northern Assurance Company, Limited.

No cover image available
Creator:
Northern Assurance Company, Limited
Date:
[approximately 1908]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

60. Northern of London & Aberdeen : fire : life.

No cover image available
Creator:
Northern Assurance Company, Limited
Date:
[approximately 1900]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

61. Edinburgh Life Assurance Comapny.

No cover image available
Creator:
Edinburgh Life Assurance Company
Date:
[approximately 1908?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 16 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

62. [Series of bookmarks designed by Walter Crane for the Scottish Widows' Fund]

No cover image available
Date:
[1910-1012]
Physical Description:
[12] bookmarks : color illustrations ; 15 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

63. Scottish Widows' Fund : the largest British Mutual Life Office.

No cover image available
Creator:
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Date:
[approximately 1910?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

64. [Advertisement for knitted women's clothing made by the blind].

No cover image available
Creator:
London Association for the Blind
Date:
[approximately 1930]
Physical Description:
[4] pages : illustrations ; 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

65. Straw Hats : corner of Newcastle Street, New Church, Strand.

No cover image available
Date:
[between 1830 and 1840?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

66. [Bookmark, W. H. Smith & Son gift voucher].

No cover image available
Creator:
W.H. Smith & Son
Date:
[approximately 1940?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : illustrations ; 15 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

67. Wright's coal tar soap : the nursery soap.

No cover image available
Creator:
Wright's Coal Tar Soap
Date:
[approximately 1920?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 16 x 5 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

68. Scottish Widows' Fund : the largest British Mutual Life Office : funds £19,5000,000.

No cover image available
Creator:
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Date:
[approximately 1912?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : color illustrations ; 18 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

69. A List of the horses, &c. enter'd to run at Doncaster : on Wednesday the 18th day of June, 1740 : six years old for twenty guineas, stakes five guineas.

No cover image available
Date:
[1740]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts