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Walker, Augustine, artist. Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Defiance.
Walker, Augustine
Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Defiance
1762
Darly, M. (Mary), engraver. Hinton & Lock :
Darly, M. (Mary)
Hinton & Lock
[not after 1778]
Collection of nine printed specimens of silver foil stamped labels.
Collection of nine printed specimens of silver foil stamped labels
Townend, Thomas, creator. Billhead of Thomas Townend, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849.
Townend, Thomas
Billhead of Thomas Townend, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849
1849
Moon, Francis Graham, 1796-1871, creator. The Waterloo banquet at Apsley House /
Moon, Francis Graham, 1796–1871
The Waterloo banquet at Apsley House
[1846?]
Le Lacheur, Madame, active 1845. Novel and interesting exhibition of fancy shell-work!.
Le Lacheur, Madame, active 1845
Novel and interesting exhibition of fancy shell-work!
[1845]
Bevernaege, J., creator. Bevernaege fils :
Bevernaege, J.
Bevernaege fils
[approximately 1840-1849]
Collins, Patrick, -1781. Will of Patrick Collins.
Collins, Patrick, -1781
Will of Patrick Collins
1781
To my love.
To my love
[1880?]
Roberts, David, 1796-1864, artist. Antiquities of Scotland in a series of etchings /
Roberts, David, 1796–1864
Antiquities of Scotland in a series of etchings
1831
Zoological Society of London, creator. A map of the Zoological Society Gardens in Regents Park commonly called The Zoo :
Zoological Society of London
A map of the Zoological Society Gardens in Regents Park commonly called The Zoo
[approximately 1947]
Smith, Albert, 1816-1860, author. A pottle of strawberries, to beguile a short journey, or a long half hour /
Smith, Albert, 1816–1860
A pottle of strawberries, to beguile a short journey, or a long half hour
MDCCCXLVIII [1848]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726. America
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
America
[ca. 1686]
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
Darly, M. (Mary) A book of caricaturas :
Darly, M. (Mary)
A book of caricaturas
[1762]
Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812, printmaker, publisher. [Views on the River Wye].
Jukes, Francis, 1745–1812
[Views on the River Wye]
[1797-1802]
Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778. Diverse maniere d'adornare i cammini ed ogni altra parte degli edifizi desunte dall'architettura egizia, etrusca, e greca :
Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720–1778
Diverse maniere d'adornare i cammini ed ogni altra parte degli edifizi desunte dall'architettura egizia, etrusca, e greca
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Prout, J. S. (John Skinner), 1806-1876, ill. Picturesque antiquities of Bristol /
Prout, J. S. (John Skinner), 1806–1876
Picturesque antiquities of Bristol
[1835]
The Gentleman's magazine.
The Gentleman's magazine
1731-1907
Lincoln, Paul Etienne. Paul Etienne Lincoln :
Lincoln, Paul Etienne
Paul Etienne Lincoln
[1991]
A list of pictures at Kingsweston, taken July 1695.
A list of pictures at Kingsweston, taken July 1695
1695
Hancock, John, 1804-1839. Drawings and notebooks on porcelain painting.
Hancock, John, 1804–1839
Drawings and notebooks on porcelain painting
circa 1821-1836
Gladiatoria fencing manual.
Gladiatoria fencing manual
1440s
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. H. Repton, landscape gardener
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
H. Repton, landscape gardener
[ca. 1797?]
Cavendish, Thomas, 1560-1592. Account of the last voyage of Thomas Cavendish.
Cavendish, Thomas, 1560–1592
Account of the last voyage of Thomas Cavendish
1592
Wallis, J. (John), -1818. Wallis's new dissected map of America : engraved from the latest authorities, for the use of young students in geography
Wallis, J. (John), -1818
Wallis's new dissected map of America : engraved from the latest authorities, for the use of young students in geography
[between 1812 and 1818]
Cooper, Miss, active 19th century. Miss Cooper educates a limited number of young ladies.
Cooper, Miss, active 19th century
Miss Cooper educates a limited number of young ladies
[approximately 1850]
Edwards, George, 1694-1773, author, engraver. Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds :
Edwards, George, 1694–1773
Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds
approximately 1746
A. Gotelee (Oldham, England) A. Gotelee, bookseller, stationer, binder and a general printer, Post Office, Oldham :
A. Gotelee (Oldham, England)
A. Gotelee, bookseller, stationer, binder and a general printer, Post Office, Oldham
1892
Many happy returns of the day.
Many happy returns of the day
[1896?]
Andras, Catherine, 1775-1860, artist. Rose Bruce, of Dublin.
Andras, Catherine, 1775–1860
Rose Bruce, of Dublin
1799
Empire Exhibition (1938 : Glasgow, Scotland) Souvenir of the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow 1938.
Empire Exhibition (1938 : Glasgow, Scotland)
Souvenir of the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow 1938
[1938]
The road to the temple of honour and fame :
The road to the temple of honour and fame
May 20, 1811
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759-1806. Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759–1806
Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785
1785
A U.P.L. shopping expedition.
A U.P.L. shopping expedition
[ca. 1945?]
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. The most notable antiquity of Great Britain, vulgarly called Stone-Heng, :
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
The most notable antiquity of Great Britain, vulgarly called Stone-Heng,
MDCCXXV [1725]
Skelton, Joseph, 1783-1871. Skelton's Engraved illustrations of the principal antiquities of Oxfordshire /
Skelton, Joseph, 1783–1871
Skelton's Engraved illustrations of the principal antiquities of Oxfordshire
1823
Lucas, Thomas J. Pen & pencil reminiscences of a campaign in South Africa /
Lucas, Thomas J
Pen & pencil reminiscences of a campaign in South Africa
[1861]
Morris, William, 1834-1896. A dream of John Ball and A king's lesson /
Morris, William, 1834–1896
A dream of John Ball and A king's lesson
1892
Jervis, T. B. (Thomas Best), 1796-1857, author. Geographical and statistical memoir of the Konkun :
Jervis, T. B. (Thomas Best), 1796–1857
Geographical and statistical memoir of the Konkun
1840
Belisario, Isaac Mendes, 1795-1849. Sketches of character :
Belisario, Isaac Mendes, 1795–1849
Sketches of character
1837[-1838]
Clark, W. A. V. (William A. V.) Ten views in the island of Antigua :
Clark, W. A. V. (William A. V.)
Ten views in the island of Antigua
1823
Forbes, James, 1749-1819. James Forbes archive.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
James Forbes archive
Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842. Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c. :
Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777–1842
Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c.
1821-1822
Evans, Henry Smith. The Crystal Palace game :
Evans, Henry Smith
The Crystal Palace game
[1854?]
In loving memory of Ellen Rosa Garrard, who departed this life October 11th, 1923 :
In loving memory of Ellen Rosa Garrard, who departed this life October 11th, 1923
1923
Spain. Sovereign (1813-1833 : Ferdinand VII) Passport of Matthew Arnold and John Keir for travel to Madrid and San Sebastian.
Spain. Sovereign (1813–1833 : Ferdinand VII)
Passport of Matthew Arnold and John Keir for travel to Madrid and San Sebastian
1813 December 14
Polyorama, or, Endless changes of landscapes.
Polyorama, or, Endless changes of landscapes
1824
[Numerical game]
[Numerical game]
1812
A book of the habits, customes, and manners of diverse nations :
A book of the habits, customes, and manners of diverse nations
[169-?]
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697-1770. Bernardi Siegfried Albini Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani.
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697–1770
Bernardi Siegfried Albini Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani
1749
The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints :
The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints
[1792-1802]
Hodges, William, 1744-1797, illustrator, engraver. Choix de vues de l'Inde :
Hodges, William, 1744–1797
Choix de vues de l'Inde
[1788]
Jones, William, -1757. The gentlemen's or builder's companion :
Jones, William, -1757
The gentlemen's or builder's companion
1736]
Andrews, James, 1806-1876. Floral tableaux /
Andrews, James, 1806–1876
Floral tableaux
MDCCCXLVII [1847]
Collinson family playlet.
Collinson family playlet
circa 1840
Quadrilling
Quadrilling
[1822]
Orme, Daniel, 1766-1837, engraver. D. Orme, historical engraver to His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Orme, Daniel, 1766–1837
D. Orme, historical engraver to His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
[between 1792 and 1797]
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae Regiae /
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae Regiae
[1649]
Joyful mystery birthday card jig-saw puzzle.
Joyful mystery birthday card jig-saw puzzle
[approximately 1930]
Claudet, A. (Antoine), 1797-1867, photographer. Studio portrait of Maharani Bamba Duleep Singh.
Claudet, A. (Antoine), 1797–1867
Studio portrait of Maharani Bamba Duleep Singh
1864
Alderman Akeinside's "Bit of dinner at the club"!
Alderman Akeinside's "Bit of dinner at the club"!
[1860s?]
Pitter & Fox, creator. Pitter & Fox :
Pitter & Fox
Pitter & Fox
[approximately 1825]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. The horse and the stag :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The horse and the stag
1818?
Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773. An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern hemisphere :
Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773
An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern hemisphere
1773
Richardson, Andrew Hude. A description of the Oxford baths, and school of natation /
Richardson, Andrew Hude
A description of the Oxford baths, and school of natation
[ca. 1830]
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Etchings of remarkable beggars, itinerant traders and other persons of notoriety in London and its environs /
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Etchings of remarkable beggars, itinerant traders and other persons of notoriety in London and its environs
[1815]
Naval woolwork.
Naval woolwork
1891
Album of domestic interiors and figures in fashionable dress.
Album of domestic interiors and figures in fashionable dress
circa 1860
Bush, Tracey. [Dandelion] :
Bush, Tracey
[Dandelion]
2005-2006
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845, artist. Tygress.
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Tygress
ca. 1798
Studio portraits of two women.
Studio portraits of two women
Great Britain,
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain) Festival of Britain :
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Festival of Britain
1951
Beckman, Martin, -1702. Plans for the fortifications at Hull.
Beckman, Martin, -1702
Plans for the fortifications at Hull
1681-1682
This Cabinet :
This Cabinet
1834
To my Valentine
To my Valentine
mid-19th century
Tod, George, surveyor. Plans, elevations and sections, of hot-houses, green-houses, an aquarium, conservatories, &c.
Tod, George, surveyor
Plans, elevations and sections, of hot-houses, green-houses, an aquarium, conservatories, &c
1807
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. The shepherd's tower :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The shepherd's tower
1881
Map of the routes in India :
Map of the routes in India
1841
Rodwell and Martin's Lithographic drawing book for students /
Rodwell and Martin's Lithographic drawing book for students
[1821]
Holinshed, Raphael, d. 1580? The first volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande :
Holinshed, Raphael, d. 1580?
The first volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande
1577
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. Beauties of Stow, or, A description of the most noble house, gardens & magnificent buildings therein, of the Right Honorable Earl Temple, Viscount & Baron Cobham :
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
Beauties of Stow, or, A description of the most noble house, gardens & magnificent buildings therein, of the Right Honorable Earl Temple, Viscount & Baron Cobham
[1753]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art
MDCCLII [1752]
Tourist. The railway companion :
Tourist
The railway companion
MDCCCXXXIII [1833]
Rymsdyk, Jan van, active 1750-1788, author. Museum Britannicum :
Rymsdyk, Jan van, active 1750–1788
Museum Britannicum
1778
Walla Walla Cycling Club (Manchester, England) Walla Walla Cycling Club minute book.
Walla Walla Cycling Club (Manchester, England)
Walla Walla Cycling Club minute book
1897-1903
Sprackett, George. Account book, trade cards, and printed labels of George Sprackett, chemist and druggist, of Bristol, England.
Sprackett, George
Account book, trade cards, and printed labels of George Sprackett, chemist and druggist, of Bristol, England
1853 January 1-1882 May 1
MacKenzie, Colin, Mrs., illustrator. Illustrations of the mission, the camp and the Zenána /
MacKenzie, Colin, Mrs.
Illustrations of the mission, the camp and the Zenána
1854
Leath, Henry, creator. Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851.
Leath, Henry
Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851
1851
Lloyd, Mr., active 1795, creator. Bill for school expenses for Cyrill Clough, at Henry Lloyd's school.
Lloyd, Mr., active 1795
Bill for school expenses for Cyrill Clough, at Henry Lloyd's school
1795
Walker, Augustine, artist. Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Sutherland.
Walker, Augustine
Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Sutherland
1763
W. & J. Proud, coach builder, creator. Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of the late Sir Musgrave Brisco in Carlisle from July 21, 1886 to December 19, 1886.
W. & J. Proud, coach builder
Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of the late Sir Musgrave Brisco in Carlisle from July 21, 1886 to December 19, 1886
1887
W. Stobart Junior & Co., creator. Billhead recording coal purchased by W. Walters from W. Stobart Junr. & Co.
W. Stobart Junior & Co.
Billhead recording coal purchased by W. Walters from W. Stobart Junr. & Co
[1840?]
White, M. W., printer. Ysgol Sabbothol Eglwys :
White, M. W.
Ysgol Sabbothol Eglwys
[1890?]
Moser, Robert James, 1828-1908, artist. Drawings of London street life.
Moser, Robert James, 1828–1908
Drawings of London street life
1888
Indenture placing William Spill into the service of William Beales, broad weaver.
Indenture placing William Spill into the service of William Beales, broad weaver
1728 April 8
The battle of Alma :
The battle of Alma
[1857]
The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ...
The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ..
mid-19th century
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. The bald knight :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The bald knight
1818?
Hullmandel, Charles Joseph, 1789-1850, ill. Views of the South of Germany, the Tyrol and Italy /
Hullmandel, Charles Joseph, 1789–1850
Views of the South of Germany, the Tyrol and Italy
[1825]