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542
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Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
4
Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1861
2
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
2
Burne-Jones, Edward Coley, 1833–1898
2
Cracknall, James
2
Dashwood, Charles, 1787–1832
2
East India Company. Army
2
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
2
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
2
Orlebar, Frederica St. John, 1838–1928
2
Parker, Thomas Browne, 1797–1833
2
Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828–1882
2
Seymour, Louisa Caroline Harcourt, 1828–1889
2
Warren, Albert Henry, 1830–1911
2
West, Benjamin, 1738–1820
2
Wilson, John, 1808–1891
2
A. & M. Bradley (Firm : Manchester)
1
A. & R. Thwaites & Co
1
A. & S. Henry & Co
1
Adams, Evelyn, fl. 1888–1925
1
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542
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Under Certain Circumstances
511
Free to Use
31
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381
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161
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2023-2024
21
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Archives & Manuscripts
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542
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542
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19th century
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20th century
31
18th century
22
17th century
1
21st century
1
Materials & Techniques
felt (textile)
1
lithography
1
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ephemera
121
ink drawing
108
watercolor
106
blank form
78
financial record
77
diarie
73
billhead
63
receipts (financial records)
60
correspondence
58
engraving
58
graphite drawing
53
botanical illustration
42
commonplace book
34
sketchbook
31
invoice
29
photograph
29
travel literature
27
herbaria
23
notebook
23
albums (books)
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Clothing and dress -- Great Britain.
36
Clothing trade -- Great Britain.
29
English poetry -- 19th century.
25
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
21
Pressed flower pictures.
21
London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
19
Women in natural history.
18
Grand tours (Education)
16
Italy -- Description and travel.
16
Botanical specimens -- Collection and preservation -- Great Britain.
15
France -- Description and travel.
15
Painters -- Great Britain.
14
Switzerland -- Description and travel.
14
Fashion -- Great Britain.
12
Great Britain -- Social life and customs.
12
Cemeteries -- England -- London.
11
Education -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
11
Woolen goods industry -- Great Britain.
11
Botanical specimens -- Great Britain.
10
Death care industry -- Great Britain.
10
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19th century
152
18th century
15
20th century
6
Associated Places
Great Britain
233
England
24
London (England)
24
France
23
Italy
20
Switzerland
16
Europe
14
Germany
11
India
11
Belgium
10
Scotland
10
Manchester (England)
8
Rome (Italy)
7
London
6
Yorkshire (England)
6
Egypt
5
Ireland
5
Paris (France)
5
Austria
4
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
6
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769–1821
5
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
5
Burne-Jones, Edward Coley, 1833–1898
4
Stevenson, Robert W., active 1881–1891
4
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
4
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
3
Hunt, William Holman, 1827–1910
3
Linné, Carl von, 1707–1778
3
Millais, John Everett, 1829–1896
3
Roberts, David, 1796–1864
3
Robertson, Andrew, 1777–1845
3
Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828–1882
3
Strathallan, James Andrew John Lawrence Charles Drummond, Viscount, 1767–1851
3
Bossi, Silvestro
2
Brown, Ford Madox, 1821–1893
2
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806–1861
2
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
2
Byass, Charles, active 1849
2
Cooper, Edward Joshua, 1798–1863
2
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Exhibition History
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014)
15
Paul Mellon's Legacy : A Passion for British Art (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-04-18 - 2007-07-29)
4
Art in Focus : Blue (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-04-05 - 2019-08-11)
2
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29)
2
Adapting the Eye: an archive of the British in India, 1770-1830 (Yale Center for British Art, 2011-10-11 - 2011-12-31)
1
Captive Bodies: British Prisons, 1750-1900 (Yale Center for British Art, 2018-08-27 - 2018-12-17)
1
Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977)
1
Ocean Flowers (Yale Center for British Art, 2004-06-12 - 2004-08-08)
1
Picture Talking: James Northcote and the Fables (Yale Center for British Art, October 2, 2014-December 14, 2014)
1
Victorian Idyll (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-01-24 - 2019-04-21)
1
Credit Line
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
25
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
16
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler
2
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund.
2
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Donald C. Gallup, Yale BA 1934, PhD 1939
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elisabeth Fairman
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Frederick W. Hilles
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans and Agnes Platenius
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Isabel S. Kurtz in memory of her father, Charles M. Kurtz
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jules D. Prown, MAH 1971
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ken Spelman Books
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Larry Hanks
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Lauren Brown.
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mildred B. and Keith C. Marshall, Yale BA 1968
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler.
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the American Antiquarian Society
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the Honolulu Academy of Arts
1
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the Salter Family
1
Yale Center for British Art, John F. O'Brien Fund
1
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English
521
French
6
German
2
Italian
2
Danish
1
Japanese
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Spanish
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Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
2
Luxmoore, Mary
Sketches of Teignmouth and Torquay
circa 1830
3
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
4
Gibson, Joseph (Merchant)
Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth
1820
5
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
6
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
7
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
8
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
9
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
10
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
11
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
12
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
13
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
14
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
15
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
16
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise
[Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
1809
17
Album of British grasses
circa 1800
18
M. &. H. Corps
Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps
[1848]
19
Osborn, Joseph (Draper)
[Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable]
[approximately 1850?]
20
Lindley, John, 1799–1865
Lectures delivered by John Lindley in the junior course of botany at University College London
1848
21
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England)
[Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
1812
22
Classical School (Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, England)
Bill for school expenses for C. Lamb, to be paid to Edwin R. Dibben, Classical School, Mount Pleasant, Sleaford
1880
23
Hamilton, Catherine
Catherine Hamilton commonplace book
1822-1880
24
Satchell, Timothy, -1860
Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849
1849
25
Rowe, Miss
Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
1861-1862
26
Barrett, B., Mr., active 1847
Bill for school expenses for F. Blanchard at B. Barrett's boarding school, Great Yarmouth
1847
27
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator
Grant of exclusive right of burial
1864
28
Silver & Co. (London, England)
Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert
1825
29
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6–1849
John Hearne commonplace book
1820-1849
30
Randall Farr & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Randall Farr & Co., builder, London, for window cleaning provided to Miss Sparling]
1880
31
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England)
Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed
1837
32
Hebblewhite, John Thomas, active 1835
Bill for school expenses from Hacconby School, for Mr. Bavin
1835
33
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
34
Miller & Sons (London, England)
[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London]
[between 1830 and 1850?]
35
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales)
[Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel]
[184-?]
36
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888]
1888
37
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P
1817?
38
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
39
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby
1878-1879
40
Koechlin, Camille, 1811–1890
Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères
1841-1843
41
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier)
Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832
1832
42
Lyon, G. F. (George Francis), 1795–1832
Sketches of the second Parry Arctic expedition
1821-1822
43
John Fletcher (Manchester, England)
Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828
1828
44
Grave, Joseph (Tailor)
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester
1820
45
Stencils
late 19th century
46
Stephens, James Francis, 1792–1853
Haustellata lepidoptera diurna
circa 1839
47
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
1856
48
Cussons, Richard T.
Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall
1845
49
Sedgwick, James
Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811
1811
50
Documents concerning "James II receiving the mathematical scholars of Christ's Hospital"
1837
51
Roche, Patrick (Bootmaker)
Billhead recording shoes purchased by Mr. Roberts from P. Roche, boot maker, Liverpool
1850
52
Album of pressed wild flowers
1882-1899
53
Cracknall, James
Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830
1830
54
Vindin, John, 1795–1852
[Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823]
1823
55
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
56
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
57
Crystal Palace Company (Sydenham, London, England)
Crystal Palace season ticket, 1855
[1855]
58
Fenton, Ellen, b. ca. 1813
Ellen Fenton diaries
1854-1862
59
Thompson, Miss, active 1889
Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton
April 1889
60
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
61
Fortune teller's notebook
[1829?]
62
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
63
Jersey algae
1860
64
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
65
Muriel, Catharine
Catharine Muriel commonplace book
1825-circa 1840
66
Dashwood, Charles, 1787–1832
Journal in Portugal, Spain and France
1812-1814
67
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850
1850
68
Notebook of recipes and taxidermic instructions
1830-1834
69
[Tax bill for Samuel Staneforth Esqr of Attercliff [illegible] Darnall, dated July 12, 1814]
1814
70
Herring, Francis M.
[Billhead of Francis M. Herring, chemist]
1849
71
King's Lodge Academy (Exeter, England)
Bill for school expenses at King's Lodge Academy, Exeter, to be paid to the Messrs. Quicke
1850
72
Bill from the Daily Post Waggon Office, Edinburgh for carriage expenses fo Mr. G. Alexander, Banff
4th November, 1812
73
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842–1921
Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens
1879-1880
74
Seebohm, Henry, 1832–1895
Henry Seebohm ornithological notebook and diary
1860-1866
75
Field, William, 1854–1932
William Field scrapbook
1895
76
E. & S.R. Richards
Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London
1891
77
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
78
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson]
1891
79
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol)
Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol
1884
80
Walter, John
A tour in North Wales
1817
81
Wright, James, coach builder
Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of Sir George Musgrave in Penrith,Cumbria, from March, 1864 to January, 1865
1864-1865
82
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester
approximately 1825
83
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster)
[Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848]
1848
84
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
85
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England)
[Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887]
1887
86
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843
1843
87
Dick, James Nicholas, 1832–1920
Journals of James Nicholas Dick, British naval surgeon, and James Douglas Dick, naval officer
1853-1898
88
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[1817?]
89
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853–
Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets
1879-1881
90
Sayers, Henry, 1819 or 1820–1891
Toy soldier paper dolls
ca. 1830
91
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854–
This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British
1884
92
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester
1881
93
National Panorama (London, England)
National Panorama, 21, York Street, Westminster
[1883?]
94
Haldane, James (Tailor)
Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843
1843
95
Irby family commonplace book
1823-1852
96
Sinclair, John, active 1815
Billhead recording fabric purchased by Robert Campbell, Esq. from John Sinclair, Edinburgh
1815
97
S.W. Silver & Co
List of necessaries for a civilian proceeding to [blank]
[late 19th century]
98
Broomfield Hall (Kidderminster, England)
Bill for school expenses from Broomfield Hall for Miss Dodson
December 19, 1882
99
Dickinson, A. E. C., active 1892
Bill for expenses at Grove House School, Highgate
June 14, 1892
100
Dashwood, Charles, 1787–1832
Charles Dashwood diaries and commissions relating to Xalapa and Guatemala City
1826-1830
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