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Total number of records: 34

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Books and printed items26
Archives8

Count of Collection group

Collection groupCount
John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History11
Art and Antique Market8

Top 10: Subject

SubjectCount
furniture11
furniture design9
draperies8
seating (furniture)8
house furnishings2
ameublement1
antiquaires1
antique dealers1
antiques1
architecture, domestic1

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PlaceCount
England3
Great Britain2

Top 10: People and organisations

People and organisationsCount
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)26
Furstenberg Princely Court Household [Library], Donaueschingen, Germany8
Godel, Vilhelm (1864-1941)8
Guilmard, DéSiré (1810-1889)8
Christie, Manson & Woods3
A. A. James, Limited1
A. F. Roule1
Abbott Bros. Southall Limited1
Aladdin Industries Limited1
Allievi & Lucchetti Fabricatori1

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From 17001
From 180013
From 190015
From 20005

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Up to 189914
Up to 199911
Up to latest9

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The Tower of London in the history of the nation

Rowse, A L (1903-1997); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1973

Illustrations on endpapers.

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Cuenot

c. 1960 - 2015

Cuttings from various auction catalogues and press on Jean Antoine Cuenot's carving and workshops.

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The cabinet-makers' Manchester book of prices

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Manchester Cabinet Makers. Committee

1810

Leeds University Library copy at Bedford Collection A171 contains 32 plates, 2 different plates numbered 1, 2 and 18, plus engraved frontispiece. Between pages 316-351 are 30 numbered tables. First i...

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Nineteenth-century design : from Pugin to Mackintosh

Gere, Charlotte; Whiteway, Michael; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1993

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Catalogue of the exhibition of British industrial art in relation to the home, June 20 - July 12, Dorland Hall... 1933

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Great Britain. Committee on Art and Industry

[1933]

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Camuccini, Finelli, Bienaimé : protagonisti del classicismo a Roma nell'Ottocento : Roma, 15 maggio-5 luglio 2003, Francesca Antonacci

Camuccini, Vincenzo (1771-1844); Bienaimé, Luigi (1795-1878); Finelli, Carlo (1782-1853); Antonacci, Francesca; De Feo, Giovanna Caterina; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Francesca Antonacci (Firm)

2003

Includes bibliographical references.

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The catalogue of furniture & furnishings

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Waring & Gillow (London, England)

[1921]

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Jordanstone, Wednesday 21st July 2004 on the premises at Jordanstone, by Alyth, Perthshire... Lyon & Turnbull Ltd

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Lyon & Turnbull

[2004]

Place of sale: Jordanstone, by Alyth, Perthshire.

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A. F. Roulé trade card
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A. F. Roulé trade card

A. F. Roulé; C. Messens

1840-1865

Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of A. F. Roulé with elaborate carved frame and images of wood furniture at top and bottom of card. A second frame within the first of decor...

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Tobacco Jars

c.1950 - c.2017

Cuttings and articles from various periodicals, press and auction catalogues referencing various items for storing tobacco including jars and boxes.

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Bullman trade card
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Bullman trade card

Robert Bullman

c.1805

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Bullman [Robert Bullman] depicting curtained window, chaise longue, covered bed frame with drapes, cabinet, desk and chair. Trader details in a variety of...

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