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Textiles, Lace and Embroidery
c.1950 - c.2017
Cuttings and articles from various periodicals, press and auction catalogues referencing examples of textiles, lace and embroidery.
The Lace Web Spring Mattress Co. billhead
The Lace Web Spring Mattress Co.
14 Oct 1911
Pictorial billhead of The Lace Web Spring Mattress Co. for an order of one cushion for Messrs J. W. Richardson & Son.
James Purves billhead
James Purves
27 Feb 1849-16 May 1849
Simple billhead of James Purves for an order of various laces, linens and mattress restuffing for the late Robert Edmeston Esq.
C. Elton billhead
C. Elton
27 Jun 1901-30 Apr 1902
Simple billhead of C. Elton for an order of two pairs of gloves and twelve silk and lace doilies for Mrs Taylor.
Thomas Brown billhead
Thomas Brown
16 Jun 1778-01 Sep 1779
Pictorial billhead of Thomas Brown for an order of crimson silk lace for Thomas Adams Esq. Trader details written on reverse.
Robert Grieve billhead
Robert Grieve
09 Mar 1820-01 Nov 1821
Pictorial billhead of Robert Grieve for an order of blue calico, lace and fringe for Mrs Leckie. Trader details written on reverse.
A. Overfield & Co. billhead
A. Overfield & Co.
16 Oct 1889
Simple billhead of A. Overfield & Co. for an order of one pair of curtains, eighteen yards of lace and eighteen brass rings for Mrs Bradshaw. Trader details written on reverse.
T. Barrat trade card
Thomas Barrat
c.1845
Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of T. Barrat [Thomas Barrat] with image of four poster bed with hangings at left of card and window with curtains at right. Trader details in a variety of ty...
Domestic utensils of wood, XVIth to XIXth century : a short history of wooden articles in domestic use from the sixteenth to the middle of the nineteenth century
Evan-Thomas, Owen; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
1932
Includes index.
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...
Compton House trade card
Compton House
c.1868
Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of Compton House depicting view of department store building in dome shaped panel with decorative details.