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National Festival in honor of the Centenary Birthday of Scotland's immortal Bard, Robert Burns :
National Festival in honor of the Centenary Birthday of Scotland's immortal Bard, Robert Burns
[1859]
P. J. Lara (Firm), creator. P. J. Lara :
P. J. Lara (Firm)
P. J. Lara
[approximately 1860-1880]
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
Brown, John, active 1861, creator. John Brown :
Brown, John, active 1861
John Brown
[approximately 1861]
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
1755
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. Woodcuts of British fishes /
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Woodcuts of British fishes
1878
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, d. 1625. Nouus Orbis, sive, Descriptio Indiae Occidentalis /
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, d. 1625
Nouus Orbis, sive, Descriptio Indiae Occidentalis
1622
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England) Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England)
Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
1912-1914
Kershaw, James. Views in the Burman Empire.
Kershaw, James
Views in the Burman Empire
1831
Haghe, Louis, 1806-1885, lithographer. A series of four views, to illustrate the naval action fought on the first day of June, 1813, between the English frigate Shannon, and the American frigate Chesapeake /
Haghe, Louis, 1806–1885
A series of four views, to illustrate the naval action fought on the first day of June, 1813, between the English frigate Shannon, and the American frigate Chesapeake
1830
Hamilton, Gustavus. The elements of gymnastics for boys and of calisthenics for young ladies :
Hamilton, Gustavus
The elements of gymnastics for boys and of calisthenics for young ladies
1827
May each returning birthday find you very much improved :
May each returning birthday find you very much improved
[approximately 1860]
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)].
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)]
[approximately 1939]
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
ABC of animals.
ABC of animals
[approximately 1896?]
Prendergast family photograph album.
Prendergast family photograph album
late 1860s-1870s
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803-1885. Travels from India to England :
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803–1885
Travels from India to England
1827
Cobweb three-dimensional watercolor.
Cobweb three-dimensional watercolor
Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853. Haustellata lepidoptera diurna.
Stephens, James Francis, 1792–1853
Haustellata lepidoptera diurna
circa 1839
Peep egg viewer of Weymouth, Dorset.
Peep egg viewer of Weymouth, Dorset
ca. 1855
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
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
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
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
Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX.
Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX
[1798]
Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill :
Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill
[approximately 1825]
Movable card depicting a Chinese man emerging from a teapot.
Movable card depicting a Chinese man emerging from a teapot
[ca. 1840?]
Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows.
Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows
1924-1925
M'Culloch, John A., creator, publisher. Scottish National Exhibition, 1908 :
M'Culloch, John A.
Scottish National Exhibition, 1908
[1908]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726. Africa
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Africa
[ca. 1686?]
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
mid-19th century
Stanley, C. (Portraitist), creator. A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling.
Stanley, C. (Portraitist)
A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling
[approximately 1820?]
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol), creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol.
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol)
Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol
1884
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
Greaves, John, 1602-1652. Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt /
Greaves, John, 1602–1652
Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt
1646
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Ancient topography of London :
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Ancient topography of London
1815
To the Queen's private apartments.
To the Queen's private apartments
1843]
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644–1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Furness, F., creator. F. Furness, painter and gilder :
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
Notice, the game within the Manor of Witton cum-Twambrooks, belonging to Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bart., having of late years been much destroyed, all persons are requested to refrain from sporting thereon in future, or legal measures will be had recourse to :
Notice, the game within the Manor of Witton cum-Twambrooks, belonging to Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bart., having of late years been much destroyed, all persons are requested to refrain from sporting thereon in future, or legal measures will be had recourse to
[1822]
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies.
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies
[between 1771 and 1785]
Letters of administration of William Morgan.
Letters of administration of William Morgan
1781
Many happy returns of the day.
Many happy returns of the day
[approximately 1880]
Rook, Anne, book artist, publisher. Apple story /
Rook, Anne
Apple story
2016
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875, author. Views in the eastern archipelago :
St. John, James Augustus, 1795–1875
Views in the eastern archipelago
Augt., 1847
Daniell, Samuel, 1775-1811. Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon.
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon
1808
Gonsalves, José M., artist. Views at Bombay /
Gonsalves, José M.
Views at Bombay
[1833?]
The maritime flags of all nations.
The maritime flags of all nations
4th Jany. 1832
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture :
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture
1841
R. M. The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798 :
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
Gulflocher, Leopolde. Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre.
Gulflocher, Leopolde
Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre
[approximately 1815]
Reeves & Sons (London, England) Box of pigments and implements for painting on china.
Reeves & Sons (London, England)
Box of pigments and implements for painting on china
ca. 1880
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653-1702. The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale /
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653–1702
The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale
1711
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793-1881. North & south Devonshire.
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793–1881
North & south Devonshire
1840
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Dry drug jar.
Dry drug jar
circa 1740
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863, artist. Myriorama.
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Myriorama
[1824]
Jersey algae.
Jersey algae
1860
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler), creator. Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler :
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
Rook, Anne, book artist. Virtual orchard.
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
Liverine Limited (Firm). Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
Liverine Limited (Firm)
Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
[1920?]
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain) Britain at home to the world :
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer :
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
[approximately 1870]
Lily, George, active 1528-1559. Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente.
Lily, George, active 1528–1559
Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente
MDLVI [1556]
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
Bodington, John, -1727. Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard.
Bodington, John, -1727
Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard
1727
Stalker, John. A treatise of japaning and varnishing :
Stalker, John
A treatise of japaning and varnishing
1688
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire) National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 :
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire)
National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868
1868
London & North Western Railway
London & North Western Railway
[1897?]
Kyan, John Howard, 1774-1850. On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed /
Kyan, John Howard, 1774–1850
On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed
1838
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842. The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools :
Cunningham, Allan, 1784–1842
The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools
1836
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829-1894, artist, lithographer. Sketches in Madeira /
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829–1894
Sketches in Madeira
1851
Crosse & Blackwell, creator. Crosse & Blackwell :
Crosse & Blackwell
Crosse & Blackwell
[1876?]
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty. Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ...
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ..
1808
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280-approximately 1350. Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare :
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280–approximately 1350
Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare
1375
Dilnot, John. Winter buds /
Dilnot, John
Winter buds
2008
E. & S.R. Richards. Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London.
E. & S.R. Richards
Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London
1891
Morton, Edward, artist. Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday :
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
Memento mori ring.
Memento mori ring
1689
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829-1925, photographer. Photogenic drawings of various objects /
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829–1925
Photogenic drawings of various objects
1848-1859
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine.
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine
mid-19th century
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. A treatise on ancient armour and weapons, :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
A treatise on ancient armour and weapons,
Williamson, Thomas. Oriental field sports :
Williamson, Thomas
Oriental field sports
1807
Salt, Henry, 1780-1827, artist. Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt /
Salt, Henry, 1780–1827
Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt
1809
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745. Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation :
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745
Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation
1742
Ireland, Samuel, -1800. Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
1789
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876- Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine /
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
Schöner, Johann, 1477-1547, attributed name. [Celestial globe]
Schöner, Johann, 1477–1547
[Celestial globe]
[ca. 1522]
Cunard White Star, ltd. Menu :
Cunard White Star, ltd
Menu
[1935]
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947.
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947
1947