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1. The Chinese sensitive leaf.

The Chinese sensitive leaf.
Date:
[approximately 184-?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 22 x 14 cm + 2 printed 'sensitive' leaves.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.

The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.
Date:
[approximately 1820?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 22 x 14 cm + 1 printed 'sensitive' leaf.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. 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

4. The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf : patronized by the Emperor of China, the principal court of Europe, the Royal Family, and nobility of Great Britain.

The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf : patronized by the Emperor of China, the principal court of Europe, the Royal Family, and nobility of Great Britain.
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 28 x 22 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. Apolla Quadrille Party

Apolla Quadrille Party
Date:
[approximately 1860?]
Physical Description:
1 invitation : illustrations ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. The Chinese sensitive leaf.

The Chinese sensitive leaf.
Date:
[185-?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 19 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Valentine card.

Valentine card.
Date:
[approximately 1859]
Physical Description:
1 card : color lithograph ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. 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

13. The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.

The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.
Date:
[approximately 1825?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 22 x 14 cm + 1 printed 'sensitive' leaf.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. [Almanac for 1881].

[Almanac for 1881].
Date:
[1880]
Physical Description:
8 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 91 x 60 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. 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

16. Easy boots.

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

17. [Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]

[Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
Creator:
Dean & Son
Date:
[1880?]
Physical Description:
1 card ; illustrations ; 16 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. 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

19. Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.

Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.
Creator:
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759–1806
Date:
1785
Physical Description:
1 admission ticket : engraving ; 7.5 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. This Cabinet : formed entirely of Whigs and Blocks ingeniously constructed by His Most Gracious Majesty was presented to the British Nation A. D. 1831.

This Cabinet : formed entirely of Whigs and Blocks ingeniously constructed by His Most Gracious Majesty was presented to the British Nation A. D. 1831.
Date:
1834
Physical Description:
1 sheet : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

21. 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

22. 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

23. [Calling card for Mr. John A. May, Miss May, [... E. May] : The Brooklands.

No cover image available
Date:
[publisher not identified],
Physical Description:
1 card ; 4 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. To consumers of tobacco ... : be particular to ask for Briggs' Tobacco : I hereby guarantee that the tobacco sent out by is, is perfectly genuine ... and in case of seizure I hereby indemnify the parties against all forfeitures and penalties. (Signed) John Briggs, 32, Pavement, York.

No cover image available
Creator:
Briggs, John, active 1840
Date:
[approximately 1840?]
Physical Description:
1 handbill ; 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. [Two 19th century blank warrant forms].

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1800]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet : illustrations ; 35 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. [Invitation to dine with Tallow Chandlers].

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1790?]
Physical Description:
1 ticket ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Valerie Jackson-Harris.

27. 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

28. 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

29. [Calling card for Mr. Edmund Goodwin : Ducie House, Manchester].

No cover image available
Date:
[publisher not identified],
Physical Description:
1 card ; 4 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. The Moray Minstrels 1866 : Arthur J. Lewis at Home : Moray Lodge, Camden Hill Kensington : Saturdays. Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 31, April 28 : music-8:30.

No cover image available
Creator:
Lewis, Arthur James, 1824 or 1825–1901
Date:
1866
Physical Description:
1 invitation card : etching ; 14 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. [Calling card for Colonel Lowther : 31, Bruton Street].

No cover image available
Date:
[publisher not identified],
Physical Description:
1 card ; 4 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. The Emerald Tint Laid Papeterie : containing note paper & envelopes to correspond.

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1860]
Physical Description:
1 set of stationery : illustrations ; 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. 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

34. Bertha Burnett desires her sincere thanks for kind sympathy in her recent bereavement : Cramer, Streatham Common.

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

35. The instructive reading society.

No cover image available
Creator:
Instructive Reading Society (Surrey, England)
Date:
[approximately 1890]
Physical Description:
[4] pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Stephen Parks, Yale BA 1961

36. Rossmore : Friday October 5th 1877.

No cover image available
Date:
1877
Physical Description:
1 dance card ; 110 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. The Moray Minstrels 1867 : Arthur J. Lewis at Home : Moray Lodge, Camden Hill Kensington : Saturdays. Feb. 23, March 30, April 27.

No cover image available
Creator:
Lewis, Arthur James, 1824 or 1825–1901
Date:
1867
Physical Description:
1 invitation card : wood engraving ; 13 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. Sensitive leaf : the surprising phenomenon of nature.

No cover image available
Date:
[between 1832 and 1865]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 19 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. 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

40. Joseph Wilson : umbrella & whip maker, to their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales & Dutchess of York : no. 33 near Villers Street, Strand.

No cover image available
Creator:
Wilson, Joseph, active 1802
Date:
[approximately 1802?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts