Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
8
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
No. [blank] of Liber studiorum
[1807-1819]
10
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
11
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
12
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
13
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
14
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
15
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
16
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
17
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
18
Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst
1819
19
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
20
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
21
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
22
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
23
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
24
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
25
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
26
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
27
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
28
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
29
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
30
Open house London
[2011]
31
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
32
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
33
Ireland, Samuel, died 1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
34
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
35
Caddy, John Herbert, 1801–1883
Scenery of the Windward & Leeward Islands
[1837]
36
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
37
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797–1834
Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata
between 1821 and 1831
38
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
39
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
40
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
41
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
42
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
43
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
44
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
45
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
46
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
47
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
48
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
49
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
50
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
51
Valentine card
mid-19th century
52
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
53
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
54
Bridgens, Richard
West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad
[1836?]
55
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
56
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
57
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
58
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
59
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
60
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
61
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
62
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
63
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
64
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
65
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
66
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
67
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
68
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
69
The temple of taste
[1796]
70
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
71
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615
Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..
[1599?]
72
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
73
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
74
May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
[approximately 1875?]
75
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
76
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
77
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
78
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
79
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
80
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
81
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
82
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
83
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
84
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
85
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
86
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
87
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
88
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
89
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
90
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
91
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
92
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
93
Bill for building expenses
1760
94
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
95
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
96
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
97
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
98
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
99
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
100
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848