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Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain.
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain
1868
[Valentines card].
[Valentines card]
[approximately 1890?]
Portraits of Cape Town figures.
Portraits of Cape Town figures
ca. 1828
A gentleman's park dissected.
A gentleman's park dissected
18--]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887
London labour and the London poor
1861-1862
Taylor Institution. Library. The Taylor Building and the University Galleries.
Taylor Institution. Library
The Taylor Building and the University Galleries
June 19th, 1841
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland.
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland
[1930?]
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
British School. Prospectus and catalogue of the British School :
British School
Prospectus and catalogue of the British School
1802
Cope, Charles West, 1811-1890, artist. Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs.
Cope, Charles West, 1811-1890
Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs
1822
Panorama of the city of Dacca.
Panorama of the city of Dacca
[ca. 1850]
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788-1835. Six sketches in Germany.
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788-1835
Six sketches in Germany
[1822?]
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
[1838]
Boazio, Baptista. The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
Boazio, Baptista
The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
[1589?]
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart :
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart
1871
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823. Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople /
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823
Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople
1814 [i.e. 1821?]
Morris, William, 1834-1896. The roots of the mountains :
Morris, William, 1834-1896
The roots of the mountains
MDCCCXC [1890]
Happy families
Happy families
[186-?]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. The beauties & defects in the figure of the horse /
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851
The beauties & defects in the figure of the horse
[1816]
In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897 :
In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897
1897
I wait a return of thy love.
I wait a return of thy love
mid-19th century
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Wellington :
Wellington
1852
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ...
This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ..
mid-19th century
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England), creator. George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse :
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England)
George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse
[mid 19th century]
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
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England), creator. Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed.
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England)
Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed
1837
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
Blue beard :
Blue beard
[1861]
Rogers, Charles, 1711-1784. A collection of prints in imitation of drawings.
Rogers, Charles, 1711-1784
A collection of prints in imitation of drawings
1778
Storer, James, 1771-1853. Antiquarian and topographical cabinet,
Storer, James, 1771-1853
Antiquarian and topographical cabinet,
1807-11
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, author, illustrator, engraver. The costume of Great Britain /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843
The costume of Great Britain
1804 [that is, not before 1819]
Schnebbelie, Jacob, 1760-1792. The antiquaries museum :
Schnebbelie, Jacob, 1760-1792
The antiquaries museum
MDCCXCI [1791, i.e. 1800]
Hebblewhite, John Thomas, active 1835, creator. Bill for school expenses from Hacconby School, for Mr. Bavin :
Hebblewhite, John Thomas, active 1835
Bill for school expenses from Hacconby School, for Mr. Bavin
1835
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
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys.
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys
[approximately 1850]
Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
circa 1750
Salisbury races, 1804.
Salisbury races, 1804
1804
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779, engraver. [Views of the cities of Westminster and London taken from the opposite bank of the Thames]
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779
[Views of the cities of Westminster and London taken from the opposite bank of the Thames]
1749
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
The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800-1875, author. Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street.
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800-1875
Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street
May, 1843
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam.
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam
1769 January 4
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
Coode, Caroline, book artist. Rana temporaria /
Coode, Caroline
Rana temporaria
[2012?]
The blue jackets, or, Her majesty's service :
The blue jackets, or, Her majesty's service
[between 1876 and 1917]
A first floor to let.
A first floor to let
[approximately 1850]
In affectionate remembrance of William Foggin :
In affectionate remembrance of William Foggin
1864
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner.
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner
1740 October 6
A. M. Redfern (Firm : Leek) Advertisement for A. M. Redfern,
A. M. Redfern (Firm : Leek)
Advertisement for A. M. Redfern,
1827
Dilnot, John, book artist. Black apples.
Dilnot, John
Black apples
2016
By nature formed to be the lover's flower ...
By nature formed to be the lover's flower ..
mid-19th century
My memory holds thy form in view ...
My memory holds thy form in view ..
mid-19th century
Denon, Vivant, 1747-1825. Viaggio nel Basso ed Alto Egitto,
Denon, Vivant, 1747-1825
Viaggio nel Basso ed Alto Egitto,
1808
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625? The history of four-footed beasts and serpents :
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625?
The history of four-footed beasts and serpents
MDCLVIII [1658]
Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803. Campi Phlegraei :
Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803
Campi Phlegraei
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Richter, Henry, 1772-1857. Day-light :
Richter, Henry, 1772-1857
Day-light
1817
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, ill. Rowlandson's sketches from nature.
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827
Rowlandson's sketches from nature
[1822]
Taylor, Isaac, 1730-1807, cartographer. The county of Dorset /
Taylor, Isaac, 1730-1807
The county of Dorset
June 1st, 1795
Paley, Ann. Fern and flower album.
Paley, Ann
Fern and flower album
1873-1878
Garnett, John, b. ca. 1791? Sketchbook.
Garnett, John, b. ca. 1791?
Sketchbook
circa 1811
Leaf, Edward (Tailor) Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings.
Leaf, Edward (Tailor)
Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings
1813
Basil, Simon, -1615, surveyor. Survey of Hertford Castle.
Basil, Simon, -1615
Survey of Hertford Castle
1608
The maid and the magpie :
The maid and the magpie
[between 1876 and 1917]
Van Houten (Firm) Trade cards for Van Houten's cocoa.
Van Houten (Firm)
Trade cards for Van Houten's cocoa
[ca. 1880?]
Richards, J., active 1845, author. The kind-hearted girl /
Richards, J.
The kind-hearted girl
[1845]
A Merry Christmas.
A Merry Christmas
[approximately 1880?]
Negretti & Zambra, creator. Stereographoscope :
Negretti & Zambra
Stereographoscope
ca. 1875
School Board for London Certificate :
School Board for London Certificate
[1888]
Mockett, Andrew, artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002?]
My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine.
My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine
mid-19th century
Walkers' tour through France.
Walkers' tour through France
1815
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883. An overland journey to the Great Exhibition
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
An overland journey to the Great Exhibition
[1851]
Northcote, James, 1746-1831. One hundred fables, original and selected /
Northcote, James, 1746-1831
One hundred fables, original and selected
1828
Vivian, George. Views from the gardens of Rome and Albano.
Vivian, George
Views from the gardens of Rome and Albano
1848
[Chinese decorative packaging labels].
[Chinese decorative packaging labels]
[approximately 1950?]
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813-1901, photographer. The Royal album.
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813-1901
The Royal album
ca. 1860-1861
The Royal Regatta :
The Royal Regatta
[ca. 1852?]
Tothill family photograph album.
Tothill family photograph album
circa 1857-1863
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, creator Scottish Widows' Fund :
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund
[approximately 1913?]
Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London.
Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London
1831
I live for thee only.
I live for thee only
mid-19th century
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat :
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat
mid-19th century
Camper, Petrus, 1722-1789. The works of the late Professor Camper :
Camper, Petrus, 1722-1789
The works of the late Professor Camper
1794
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833. Picturesque representation of the manners, customs, and amusements of the Russians.
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833
Picturesque representation of the manners, customs, and amusements of the Russians
1803-1804
A survey of the estate of John Plampin Esquire, taken in 1774,
A survey of the estate of John Plampin Esquire, taken in 1774,
1774
The ... Fashions of London and Paris.
The ... Fashions of London and Paris
Nash, Paul, 1889-1946. Dorset :
Nash, Paul, 1889-1946
Dorset
[1936]
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892. Poems /
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
Poems
1857
Elliston & Cavell, Ltd. Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum.
Elliston & Cavell, Ltd
Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum
1909-1911
Sinclair, John, active 1815, creator. Billhead recording fabric purchased by Robert Campbell, Esq. from John Sinclair, Edinburgh.
Sinclair, John, active 1815
Billhead recording fabric purchased by Robert Campbell, Esq. from John Sinclair, Edinburgh
1815
S.W. Silver & Co. List of necessaries for a civilian proceeding to [blank] :
S.W. Silver & Co
List of necessaries for a civilian proceeding to [blank]
[late 19th century]
Broomfield Hall (Kidderminster, England), creator. Bill for school expenses from Broomfield Hall for Miss Dodson.
Broomfield Hall (Kidderminster, England)
Bill for school expenses from Broomfield Hall for Miss Dodson
December 19, 1882
Twelve prints, representing the surprising events in the life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Twelve prints, representing the surprising events in the life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe
publish'd as the act directs, 18 Jan. 1783
The "Easion" veil :
The "Easion" veil
[approximately 1900]
Grundy, T., (Boot maker), creator. Easy boots.
Grundy, T., (Boot maker)
Easy boots
[approximately 1851]
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London].
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London]
1830