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Total number of records: 25

Count of Record type

Record typeCount
Books and printed items18
Archives7

Count of Collection group

Collection groupCount
John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History9
Art and Antique Market7

Top 10: Subject

SubjectCount
furniture5
art3
interior decoration2
manors2
art metal-work1
art objects, chinese1
art, british1
art, chinese1
arts and crafts movement1
cabinetmakers1

Count of Place

PlaceCount
England3
Great Britain2
Angleterre1
Birmingham (England)1
China1
Europe1
Great Britain Miscellaneous Island Dependencies1

Top 10: People and organisations

People and organisationsCount
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)18
National Trust (Great Britain)2
Baker, Malcolm (1945-)1
Bard Graduate Center For Studies In the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture1
Beevers, David1
Cholmley Family1
Cotton, Bernard D1
Crispin, Thomas1
David Drage & Sons1
Design Council1

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From 18004
From 190017
From 20004

Count of Latest date

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Up to 18994
Up to 199915
Up to latest6

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Houghton Hall : the Prime Minister, the Empress and the heritage

Moore, Andrew W; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Norwich Castle Museum; Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood (London, England); Norfolk Museums Service; English Heritage

1996

"... published to coincide with the exhibition Houghton Hall: The Prime Minister, the Empress and the heritage (Norwich Castle Museum, 12 October 1996-5 January 1997; The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood, 23 J...

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British furniture makers

Gloag, John (1896-1981); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1945

"With 8 plates in colour and 25 illustrations in black & white."

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Dott, Aitken

2002 - 2002

Cuttings from various auction catalogues of Aitken Dott mirrors

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English interior decoration, 1500 to 1830 : a study in the development of design

Jourdain, Margaret; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1950

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Chinese whispers : chinoiserie in Britain, 1650-1930

Beevers, David; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Royal Pavilion, Art Gallery, and Museums

2008

"Published... on the occasion of the exhibition ... held at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and the Royal Pavillion, 3 May-2 November 2008"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and i...

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The private life of a country house (1912-1939)

Lewis, Lesley (1909-2010); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1980

Includes index.

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H. Van de Weghe trade card
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H. Van de Weghe trade card

H. Van de Weghe; G. Jacqmain

1840-1865

Highly pictorial 19th century lithographed trade card of H. Van de Weghe, with trader details encased in elaborate frame with floral decorations. Three stove designs depicted at top of card and compan...

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Writing Instruments

c.1950 - c.2017

Cuttings and articles from various periodicals referencing writing instruments such as fountain pens and mechanical pencils.

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Syers & Treble trade card
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Syers & Treble trade card

Syers & Treble

c.1811

Highly pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Syers & Treble with Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom at top of card supported by two branches, with sunburst design behind. Branches encirc...

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Houses "M"

c.1950 - c.2010

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James Kirkness billhead

James Kirkness; Hoare & Reeves

16 Feb 1843

Simple billhead of James Kirkness for an order of one horn lantern for Mr Stevens.

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