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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788

Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29

1773 January 29

Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788

Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse

[1753]

Stubbs, George, 1724–1806

Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition... [Read more]

[1802]

Stubbs, George, 1724–1806

The anatomy of the horse

1853

Stubbs, George, 1724–1806

The anatomy of the horse

1766

Constable, John, 1776–1837

Letter to John Thomas Smith

1797, between January 16 and March 23

Lear, Edward, 1812–1888

Alphabet

1857

Hogarth, William, 1697–1764

Hogarth moralized

1831

Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851

No. [blank] of Liber studiorum

[1807-1819]

Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851

Picturesque views in England and Wales

MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]

The Weald, Sutton Valence

[approximately 1960]

[The Weald, Sutton Valence]

[appoximately 1960]

Fenton, Ellen, born ca. 1813

Ellen Fenton diaries

1854-1862

Rowe, Miss.

Rowe collection of botanical specimens,

1861-1862

[Photograph of a milkman and wagon.]

[1915]

Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England)

Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,

1912-1914

Rorer, Abigail.

Bufo the First

2005

Leighton, Clare, 1898–1989

Clare Leighton collection,

1949-1953

Morton, Edward

Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday

1888

Barklie, John R.

[Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items... [Read more]

1855

Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711

The art of painting

1778

Dummer, Edmund, -1712

A survey and description of the principal harbours

1698

Angus, William, 1752–1821

The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales

Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]

Mills, W. C.

The bible wheel

[1881?]

White, Mr., active 1798

A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library

[1798]

This Cabinet

1834

Richardson, Andrew Hude

A description of the Oxford baths, and school of natation

[ca. 1830]

Album of domestic interiors and figures in fashionable dress

circa 1860

Bush, Tracey

[Dandelion]

2005-2006

Studio portraits of two women

Great Britain,

Naval woolwork

1891

Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773

An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for... [Read more]

1773

Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show ....... [Read more]

mid-19th century

William Stevenson Owen, judge

between 1884 and 1909

Cussons, Richard T.

Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for... [Read more]

1845

Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803–1885

Travels from India to England

1827

Peep egg viewer of Weymouth, Dorset

ca. 1855

Mansfield Stone Quarries

Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on... [Read more]

1870

Hamilton, Gustavus

The elements of gymnastics for boys and of calisthenics for young ladies

1827

Haghe, Louis, 1806–1885

A series of four views, to illustrate the naval action fought on the first... [Read more]

1830

Souvenir greeting card

[approximately 1890]

Diorama, Regent's Park

[1837?]

A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the... [Read more]

1788

Neade, William

Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto

[approximately 1630]

Stencils

late 19th century

Lamont-Fisher, Pauline

Daylight

2006

Hassall, John, 1868–1948

Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916

1916

Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772–1839

Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees

1813

I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well

mid-19th century

Christopher Johnson & Co., creator

Christopher Johnson & Co.

[1880?]

The compleat drawing-book

MDCCLV [1755]

In memory of Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief of the British Forces in the Crimea

1855

Bolton, James, active 1775–1795

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) female, and eggs, with Cowberry... [Read more]

circa 1768

Shepherd, A. G.

Geo. G. Laidler and Co. 35 Fawcett Street, Sunderland

[1880?]

Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703

A new map of the English empire in America

[ca. 1695]

Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851

[1851]

Prendergast family photograph album

late 1860s-1870s

[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)]

[approximately 1939]

Jeakes, Joseph

Five views illustrative of the admired scenery of Hythe, Sandgate,... [Read more]

Dec. 9, 1816

Cut-paper featherwork illustrations of birds

1830s?

Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818–1878

Annals of the artists of Spain

1848

Rocque, John, -1762

The environs of London

[1763]

Happy may they birthday be

[1880?]

In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885

1885

Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828

A general history of quadrupeds

1811

[The Popish Plot]

[1679?]

Anniversary dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, at the St. Nicholas Hotel,... [Read more]

1853

The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the... [Read more]

[1800?]

[Postcard with birthday wishes]

[approximately 1910]

In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford

1905

Dilnot, John

[Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected... [Read more]

1991

Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a woman and a sister?"

circa 1835

The miller & his men, or, The bohemian banditti

[between 1836-1841]

Dashwood, Charles, 1787–1832

Charles Dashwood diaries and commissions relating to Xalapa and... [Read more]

1826-1830

Hill, Thomas Wright, 1763–1851

T.W. Hill's boarding school & day school, Gough St

[between 1803 and 1819]

Hay, Robert, 1799–1863

Illustrations of Cairo

1840

Burke, Thomas, 1749–1815

Vincent Lunardi Esqr.,

publish'd April 20th, 1786

Jones, Owen, 1809–1874

The grammar of ornament

1856

Bonnell, Mandy

Lichen

[2012]

In affectionate remembrance of John Stringer, the beloved husband of Sarah Ann... [Read more]

1888

Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711

The art of painting,

1738

Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner

[between 1845 and 1857]

Watson, Nicholas, active 1793

[Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the... [Read more]

1793

Nash, Paul, 1889–1946

Dorset

[1936]

Grundy, T., (Boot maker)

Easy boots

[approximately 1851]

An arithmetical pastime

April 19th, 1798

Camper, Petrus, 1722–1789

The works of the late Professor Camper

1794

Elliston & Cavell, Ltd

Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs.... [Read more]

1909-1911

A faithful tribute of affection! To my love

mid-19th century

Halfpenny, William, d. 1755

Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented

1752

Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding

mid-19th century

Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798

The journey from Chester to London

MDCCLXXXII [1782]

A book of eighteen leaves

1757

The temple of taste

[1796]

Stuart, James, 1713–1788

Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London

MDCCLXXI [1771]

Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)

Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer

[approximately 1880?]

Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860

The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide

1827

Our Boys Clothing Company

"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book

[ca. 1885?]

The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich

[approximately 1825]

Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne

between 1870 and [1890?]