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Atkinson, George Francklin, ill. "Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India /
Atkinson, George Francklin
"Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India
[1859]
Our Boys Clothing Company. "Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book.
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. ?House wren (Troglodytes aedon) and eggs, with a specimen from the rose family (Rosaceae), Peacock butterflies (Nymphalis io), both closed and open, and butterfly chrysalis, larva caterpillar, daddy longlegs spider (Phalangida) egg case, and snout beetle, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
?House wren (Troglodytes aedon) and eggs, with a specimen from the rose family (Rosaceae), Peacock butterflies (Nymphalis io), both closed and open, and butterfly chrysalis, larva caterpillar, daddy longlegs spider (Phalangida) egg case, and snout beetle, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. ?Subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans), male, and eggs, with strawberry (Fragaria L.), and Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), both closed and open, with wasp cocoon, ants and cocoons, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
?Subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans), male, and eggs, with strawberry (Fragaria L.), and Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), both closed and open, with wasp cocoon, ants and cocoons, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. ?White-cheeked Starling (Sturnus cineraceus), with bramble (Rubus fruticosus L.), and Eurasian Comma (Polygonia c-album), both closed and open, and Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata) on leaf, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
?White-cheeked Starling (Sturnus cineraceus), with bramble (Rubus fruticosus L.), and Eurasian Comma (Polygonia c-album), both closed and open, and Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata) on leaf, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, engraver. [ A Ballad singer /
Smith, J. (John), 1652–1743
[ A Ballad singer
[1680?]
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition].
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779. [A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
1726-42
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. [A tour in Wales MDCCLXX.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
[A tour in Wales MDCCLXX
1778-1781]
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820]
[1820]
London Association for the Blind, creator. [Advertisement for household items made by blind workers].
London Association for the Blind
[Advertisement for household items made by blind workers]
[approximately 1930]
Hull General Cemetery (Kingston upon Hull, England), creator. [Advertisement for Hull General Cemetery, Spring Bank, citing charges, fees and regulations].
Hull General Cemetery (Kingston upon Hull, England)
[Advertisement for Hull General Cemetery, Spring Bank, citing charges, fees and regulations]
[approximately 1880]
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[1817?]
Pinoli's Restaurant, creator. [Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London].
Pinoli's Restaurant
[Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London]
[192-?]
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]
Daniell, Samuel, 1775-1811, illustrator, engraver, publisher. [African scenery and animals]
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
[African scenery and animals]
[1804-1805]
[Almanac for 1881].
[Almanac for 1881]
[1880]
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?- [Atlas of the counties of England and Wales].
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
Cockburn, Julie. [Beetles book].
Cockburn, Julie
[Beetles book]
[2002]
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England), creator. [Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England)
[Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
1812
Lingley, John (Brewer) [Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783].
Lingley, John (Brewer)
[Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783]
1783
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793. [Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793].
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793
[Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793]
1793
Holmes & Griffin (Firm : London, England) [Bill of receipt for the purchase of a sedan chair by W. Murdoch of Madeira, London, 1788]
Holmes & Griffin (Firm : London, England)
[Bill of receipt for the purchase of a sedan chair by W. Murdoch of Madeira, London, 1788]
1788
A. & R. Thwaites & Co. [Billhead of A. & R. Thwaites & Co., Dublin].
A. & R. Thwaites & Co
[Billhead of A. & R. Thwaites & Co., Dublin]
1857
Henderson, F. (Clothier), creator. [Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888]
1888
Herring, Francis M., creator. [Billhead of Francis M. Herring, chemist].
Herring, Francis M.
[Billhead of Francis M. Herring, chemist]
1849
Simkin, Henry James, -1896, creator. [Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson]
1891
J. Cardno & Co. (Fraserburgh, Scotland), creator. [Billhead of J. Cardno & Co., grocers in Fraserburgh, Scotland, recording purchases by Mr. Cheyne, 1913 :
J. Cardno & Co. (Fraserburgh, Scotland)
[Billhead of J. Cardno & Co., grocers in Fraserburgh, Scotland, recording purchases by Mr. Cheyne, 1913
1913
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England), creator. [Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887].
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England)
[Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887]
1887
J.R. Taylor & Sons (Bournemouth, England), creator. [Billhead of J.R. Taylor & Sons, butchers in Bournemouth and Westbourne, for purchases made by the late Rev. Sawyer, of Heather Lodge, 1913].
J.R. Taylor & Sons (Bournemouth, England)
[Billhead of J.R. Taylor & Sons, butchers in Bournemouth and Westbourne, for purchases made by the late Rev. Sawyer, of Heather Lodge, 1913]
1913
Barklie, John R., creator. [Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55].
Barklie, John R.
[Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55]
1855
Roberts, John (Hosier), creator. [Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin].
Roberts, John (Hosier)
[Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin]
1773
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
Maple & Co., creator. [Billhead of Maple & Co., London, for purchases by R.W. Stevenson].
Maple & Co.
[Billhead of Maple & Co., London, for purchases by R.W. Stevenson]
1881
Miller & Sons (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].
Miller & Sons (London, England)
[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London]
[between 1830 and 1850?]
Randall Farr & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Randall Farr & Co., builder, London, for window cleaning provided to Miss Sparling].
Randall Farr & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Randall Farr & Co., builder, London, for window cleaning provided to Miss Sparling]
1880
Reece & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society].
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
Dixon, S. (Carver), creator. [Billhead of S. Dixon, carver and gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, recording purchase made by Lady Hartland on May 25th, 1835]
Dixon, S. (Carver)
[Billhead of S. Dixon, carver and gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, recording purchase made by Lady Hartland on May 25th, 1835]
1835
Morrison, S. G., creator. [Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
Morrison, S. G.
[Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
1911
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England), creator. [Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood :
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
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
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
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
Osborn, Joseph (Draper) [Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable].
Osborn, Joseph (Draper)
[Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable]
[approximately 1850?]
Vindin, John, 1795-1852, creator. [Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823].
Vindin, John, 1795–1852
[Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823]
1823
[Birthday card with floral illustration].
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, creator. [Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents].
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm), creator. [Bookmark, Royal Exchange Assurance :
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm)
[Bookmark, Royal Exchange Assurance
[approximately 1900?]
[Broadside addressed to the Rev. G. A. Rogers, Vicar of Leominster].
[Broadside addressed to the Rev. G. A. Rogers, Vicar of Leominster]
January 10, 1850
Anti-Corn Law League, creator. [Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star].
Anti-Corn Law League
[Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star]
[approximately 1844]
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?]
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory. [Catalog for Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory]
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
[Catalog for Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory]
[1784?]
Coalbrookdale Company. [Catalogue of specimens of iron and brass castings :
Coalbrookdale Company
[Catalogue of specimens of iron and brass castings
[185-?]
Schöner, Johann, 1477-1547, attributed name. [Celestial globe]
Schöner, Johann, 1477–1547
[Celestial globe]
[ca. 1522]
Allard, Hugo, approximately 1628-1691, cartographer. [Chart of the Thames estuary with a view of the English fleet burning in the Medway]
Allard, Hugo, approximately 1628–1691
[Chart of the Thames estuary with a view of the English fleet burning in the Medway]
1667
[Chinese decorative packaging labels].
[Chinese decorative packaging labels]
[approximately 1950?]
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)].
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)]
[approximately 1939]
[Coffin furniture:
[Coffin furniture
[ca. 1783]
[Collection of prints illustrating Victoria and Albert and their children].
[Collection of prints illustrating Victoria and Albert and their children]
ca. 1845]
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751. [Composite world atlas.]
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
[Composite world atlas.]
ca. 1686]
Bush, Tracey. [Dandelion] :
Bush, Tracey
[Dandelion]
2005-2006
Wood, Charles H., fl. 1840-1870. [Engraved shell depicting the Great Eastern steamship]
Wood, Charles H., fl. 1840–1870
[Engraved shell depicting the Great Eastern steamship]
[ca. 1859]
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
[Floral photo-medallion souvenir of Glastonbury].
[Floral photo-medallion souvenir of Glastonbury]
[approximately 1880?]
Cockburn, Julie. [Flower book :
Cockburn, Julie
[Flower book
[2005]
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top].
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]
Octr 11, [18]51
Howle, J. (Tailor), creator. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
[Greeting card with movable flower].
[Greeting card with movable flower]
[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]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]
[approximately 1910]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride :
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride
[approximately 1905]
Brearey & Myers (Firm : York, England), creator. [Letter from Brearey & Myers to Thorpe, Black Swan, York, for order of a New Phaeton for Miss Robinson, Hammerton Hall]
Brearey & Myers (Firm : York, England)
[Letter from Brearey & Myers to Thorpe, Black Swan, York, for order of a New Phaeton for Miss Robinson, Hammerton Hall]
June 11th, 1828
Barker, Robert, 1739-1806, artist. [London from the roof of the Albion Mills] /
Barker, Robert, 1739–1806
[London from the roof of the Albion Mills]
1792-1793
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
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939].
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939
[Metallic cut paper greeting card].
[Metallic cut paper greeting card]
[approximately 1880]
[Metallic embossed lace paper birthday card].
[Metallic embossed lace paper birthday card]
[approximately 1875]
[Numerical game]
[Numerical game]
1812
Oetzmann & Co., creator. [Oetzmann & Co. furniture catalog].
Oetzmann & Co.
[Oetzmann & Co. furniture catalog]
[1897?]
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey, cartographer, publisher. [Old series Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales]
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
[Old series Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales]
1805-1834 [i.e. 1834-1835?]
[One cut-paper work].
[One cut-paper work]
[approximately 1880]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England].
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England]
[approximately 1930]
[Panorama of popular printed images].
[Panorama of popular printed images]
[circa 1680]
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
[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people and 4 wheeled wagon].
[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people and 4 wheeled wagon]
[approximately 1880-1900?]
[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people seated in an open top bus].
[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people seated in an open top bus]
[approximately 1910-1920?]
[Photographic postcards of actors and scenes from "The Girls of Gottenberg."]
[Photographic postcards of actors and scenes from "The Girls of Gottenberg."]
[approximately 1907]
[Portraits of the winning horses of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster :
[Portraits of the winning horses of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster
[1815-1844]
[Postcard with birthday wishes].
[Postcard with birthday wishes]
[approximately 1910]
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
[Print of 2 gentlemen in a field with two dogs].
[Print of 2 gentlemen in a field with two dogs]
[186-?]
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales), creator. [Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel].
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales)
[Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel]
[184-?]
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]
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England) [Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee].
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England)
[Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee]
[1943]
Hore's Wharf (London, England), creator. [Receipt for three boxes of tea to be shipped on board the Union]
Hore's Wharf (London, England)
[Receipt for three boxes of tea to be shipped on board the Union]
1835
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
Tennant, Smithson, 1761-1815, artist. [Remains of the Spartan monuments seen from the opposite side]
Tennant, Smithson, 1761–1815
[Remains of the Spartan monuments seen from the opposite side]
[1790]
Dilnot, John, artist. [Set of five postcards made to accompany "Out of the Trees and into the Wood."]
Dilnot, John
[Set of five postcards made to accompany "Out of the Trees and into the Wood."]
1985
Dilnot, John, artist. [Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
Dilnot, John
[Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
1991