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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)5
A. Overfield & Co.1
A. Overfield and Co.1
A. Overfield and Company1
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Barber and Whitwell1
Barclay & Fry1
Barclay and Fry1
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Archive Print Item

The identification of lace

Earnshaw, Pat; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1980

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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T. Barrat trade card
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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...

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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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Compton House trade card
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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.

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