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Mallam, May. Brush drawing as applied to natural forms and common objects :
Mallam, May
Brush drawing as applied to natural forms and common objects
1905
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
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947.
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947
1947
Graves, George, 1754-1839. The naturalist's pocket-book, or, Tourist's companion :
Graves, George, 1754–1839
The naturalist's pocket-book, or, Tourist's companion
1818
Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers.
Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers
approximately 1880
Album of printed items documenting English lotteries, 1569-1826.
Album of printed items documenting English lotteries, 1569-1826
circa 1700-1900
Roberson & Company. Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting :
Roberson & Company
Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting
[not before 1862]
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842-1921. Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens.
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842–1921
Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens
1879-1880
J. Somalvico & Co. Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope :
J. Somalvico & Co
Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope
[between 1842 and 1850]
Sallis, William, 1782-1865. Sallis's comic play grammar.
Sallis, William, 1782–1865
Sallis's comic play grammar
[ca. 1850?]
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807-1854, artist. Sketchbook.
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807–1854
Sketchbook
circa 1830
Henderson & Co., Day & Electric Light Studios Rochdale. Photographic postcard of a three-quarter length portrait of a young woman /
Henderson & Co., Day & Electric Light Studios Rochdale
Photographic postcard of a three-quarter length portrait of a young woman
[189-?]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light
[approximately 1870]
Tracy, Thomas. Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition :
Tracy, Thomas
Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition
1732
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ...
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ..
mid-19th century
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
Cut-paper flower arrangements.
Cut-paper flower arrangements
London?,
Can you keep a secret? If so open this.
Can you keep a secret? If so open this
mid-19th century
To my pretty Valentine!
To my pretty Valentine!
mid-19th century
How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ...
How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ..
mid-19th century
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P.
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P
1817?
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854- This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British /
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854–
This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British
1884
Crane, Walter, 1845-1915, artist. The Graphic :
Crane, Walter, 1845–1915
The Graphic
[1876?]
Bonnell, Mandy. The second life of shells /
Bonnell, Mandy
The second life of shells
2001
Album of carte de visite photographs of British jockeys.
Album of carte de visite photographs of British jockeys
[1865?]
Sacred to the memory of H.R.H. Prince Albert, Consort of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria :
Sacred to the memory of H.R.H. Prince Albert, Consort of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria
1861
Paper doll.
Paper doll
approximately 1830?
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Dick Turpin's last ride on his bonnie Black Bess.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Dick Turpin's last ride on his bonnie Black Bess
[approximately 1880]
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Brooks who departed this life January 2th, 1918 :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Brooks who departed this life January 2th, 1918
1918
Webb, John, 1611-1672. John Webb account book :
Webb, John, 1611–1672
John Webb account book
1630s
The British tourist :
The British tourist
[1830s?]
A chicken.
A chicken
[approximately 1860]
[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
Cussons, Richard T., creator. Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall.
Cussons, Richard T.
Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall
1845
Mansfield Stone Quarries. Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870.
Mansfield Stone Quarries
Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870
1870
Harvey, Maria Ann, 1797-1893, creator. The map of England and Wales with part of Scotland, France and Ireland, worked by Maria Harvey in the ninth year of age.
Harvey, Maria Ann, 1797–1893
The map of England and Wales with part of Scotland, France and Ireland, worked by Maria Harvey in the ninth year of age
1806
Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
In loving memory of Betsy Ann :
In loving memory of Betsy Ann
[1924]
Bosford, J., active 1850. J. Bosford, bookseller :
Bosford, J., active 1850
J. Bosford, bookseller
[approximately 1850?]
Satchell, Timothy, -1860, creator. Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849.
Satchell, Timothy, -1860
Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849
1849
Cobweb three-dimensional watercolor.
Cobweb three-dimensional watercolor
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline. Daylight /
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline
Daylight
2006
The Chinese sensitive leaf :
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1825?]
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, creator. Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family :
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family
[approximately 1849?]
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
Stencils.
Stencils
late 19th century
Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.
Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind
[approximately 1860]
[Three-dimensional cut-paper album card].
[Three-dimensional cut-paper album card]
[approximately 1890]
Hassall, John, 1868-1948, illustrator. Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916 :
Hassall, John, 1868–1948
Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916
1916
Postmortem portrait of an infant and mother.
Postmortem portrait of an infant and mother
1850s
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn :
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn
1865
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
circa 1587
Boys Clothing House (London, England), creator. The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co. :
Boys Clothing House (London, England)
The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co.
[approximately 1864?]
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria
1796-1803
In loving remembrance of William Albert Hadley, aged 18 years :
In loving remembrance of William Albert Hadley, aged 18 years
1873
With love and good wishes for a happy New Year.
With love and good wishes for a happy New Year
[1880?]
The new game of the multiplication table.
The new game of the multiplication table
[between 1830 and 1832]
P. J. Lara (Firm), creator. P. J. Lara :
P. J. Lara (Firm)
P. J. Lara
[approximately 1860-1880]
In memory of Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief of the British Forces in the Crimea :
In memory of Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief of the British Forces in the Crimea
1855
May each returning birthday find you very much improved :
May each returning birthday find you very much improved
[approximately 1860]
Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853. Haustellata lepidoptera diurna.
Stephens, James Francis, 1792–1853
Haustellata lepidoptera diurna
circa 1839
William Stevenson Owen, judge.
William Stevenson Owen, judge
between 1884 and 1909
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
1856
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee.
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee
mid-19th century
Model of HMS Victory.
Model of HMS Victory
2018
To her I love.
To her I love
mid-19th century
Sinclair, George, 1786-1834, author. Hortus ericaeus woburnensis, or, A catalogue of heaths, in the collection of the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey :
Sinclair, George, 1786–1834
Hortus ericaeus woburnensis, or, A catalogue of heaths, in the collection of the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey
MDCCCXXV [1825]
Lawrence & Co. (London, England) Lawrence & Co.'s cheap clothing establishment :
Lawrence & Co. (London, England)
Lawrence & Co.'s cheap clothing establishment
[not before 1882]
The language of flowers.
The language of flowers
[approximately 1860]
Porter, John, fl. 1445-1485. John Porter manuscript.
Porter, John, fl. 1445–1485
John Porter manuscript
circa 1450
Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
Smallwood, B., creator. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879. Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby
1878-1879
Seebohm, Henry, 1832-1895. Henry Seebohm ornithological notebook and diary.
Seebohm, Henry, 1832–1895
Henry Seebohm ornithological notebook and diary
1860-1866
May mutual loves count us blest.
May mutual loves count us blest
mid-19th century
Remember me :
Remember me
1881
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love.
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love
mid-19th century
J.S. Fry & Sons. Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie.
J.S. Fry & Sons
Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie
ca. 1909
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain.
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain
1868
Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined.
Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined
mid-19th century
Coronation of Her Majesty :
Coronation of Her Majesty
[1838]
Bonnington Hotel (London, England), creator. Luncheon :
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Luncheon
1951
Burkitt & Hudson, creator. Burkitt & Hudson :
Burkitt & Hudson
Burkitt & Hudson
[not after 1818]
Reveley, Thomas, active 1904, creator. £5 reward :
Reveley, Thomas, active 1904
£5 reward
approximately 1904
Jones & Halton (Firm), creator. Jones & Halton :
Jones & Halton (Firm)
Jones & Halton
[approximately 1850]
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
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975- book artist. Branches /
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
Branches
[2007]
Cupid'a ariel ship.
Cupid'a ariel ship
mid-19th century
Cockburn, Julie. [Flower book :
Cockburn, Julie
[Flower book
[2005]
Young, Patricia (Nurse) Album of photographs, autographs, and notes compiled by Patricia Young, nurse of the Volunteer Aid Detachment.
Young, Patricia (Nurse)
Album of photographs, autographs, and notes compiled by Patricia Young, nurse of the Volunteer Aid Detachment
1914-1917
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
Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846. Letter from Thomas Clarkson to Thomas Middleditch.
Clarkson, Thomas, 1760–1846
Letter from Thomas Clarkson to Thomas Middleditch
1842?
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
A political and satirical history of the years 1756, 1757, 1758, 1759, and 1760 :
A political and satirical history of the years 1756, 1757, 1758, 1759, and 1760
[1763?]
Quartettes.
Quartettes
circa 1860?
Parnell & Banner, creator. Parnell & Banner :
Parnell & Banner
Parnell & Banner
[approximately 1850]
Walkinshaw, A., engraver. Farr, fringe lace & worsted manufacturer :
Walkinshaw, A.
Farr, fringe lace & worsted manufacturer
[1805?]
Album of cartes-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the British royal family.
Album of cartes-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the British royal family
ca. 1860-ca. 1905
The circle of knowledge :
The circle of knowledge
[ca. 1850?]