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Total number of records: 26

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Books and printed items14
Archives12

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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History13
Art and Antique Market12

Top 10: Subject

SubjectCount
furniture design5
architecture3
decoration and ornament3
furniture3
draperies2
upholstery2
architectural design1
architecture, domestic1
architecture, georgian1
carving (decorative arts)1

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England2
Great Britain2
United States1
Wales1

Top 10: People and organisations

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)14
James Gray & Son5
James Gray and Son5
Bentley, R (1708-1782)2
Chippendale, Thomas (1718-1779)2
Chippendale, Thomas, 1718-17792
Gray, Eileen, 1878-19762
King, Thomas Furniture Pattern Designer (1839-)2
Taylor, G2
A. Gray & Son1

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From 17003
From 180012
From 19008
From 20003

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Up to 17992
Up to 189912
Up to 19998
Up to latest4

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Gray

c. 1960 - 2015

Cuttings from various auction catalogues of furniture by makers trading under the name 'Grey' including Eileen Grey, T. Grey and J. Grey.

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James Gray billhead

James Gray

24 Aug 1843

Simple billhead of James Gray for an order of various furnishings for Mr Dawinport. Customer details written on reverse.

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James Gray & Son billhead

James Gray & Son

31 Jan 1894-06 Jul 1894

Pictorial billhead of James Gray & Son for an order of one box with fifteen divisions, lettering, lock and baluster repairs for Messrs Campbell, Martin & Boswell. Trader details written on reverse.

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James Gray & Son billhead

James Gray & Son

06 Jun 1854-26 Feb 1855

Pictorial billhead of James Gray & Son for an order of one ivory table knife and a pair of brass snuffers for Lord Aberdoure. Trader details written on reverse.

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James Gray & Son letter

James Gray & Son

27 Apr 1904

Letter from James Gray & Son to R. Fitzroy Bell Esq regarding an unstamped receipt slip. Trader details written on reverse.

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James Gray & Son billhead

James Gray & Son

18 May 1895-17 Feb 1896

Pictorial billhead of James Gray & Son for an order of various grates and cast dampers and two dumpy stoves for R. Fitzroy Bell Esq. Trader details written on reverse.

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James Gray & Son billhead

James Gray & Son

01 Aug 1903-23 Oct 1903

Highly pictorial billhead of James Gray & Son for an order of fitting a new boiler for Messrs Campbell & Martin.

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A. Gray & Son trade card
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A. Gray & Son trade card

A. Gray & Son; William Henry Leonard

1842-1847

Decorative 19th century engraved trade card of A. Gray & Son, depicting company details ensconced in a rococo frame with ivy details. Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and motto 'Dieu et mon dr...

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Eileen Gray : designer 1879-1976

Johnson, J Stewart; Strong, Roy C; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Victoria & Albert Museum; Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)

[1979]

Published to accompany an exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY.

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Grays And Tilbury Gazette (12 May 1923)

1923

Also includes accompanying photocopied article from the Illustrated London. Was originally sent from James Martin (Wahroonga, Australia).

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Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for six poems by Mr. T. Gray

Bentley, R (1708-1782); Jestin, Loftus; Gray, Thomas (1716-1771); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2010

Facsimile of edition published, London : Robert Dodsley, 1753.

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Eileen Gray at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7, Ireland

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); National Museum of Ireland

[2002]

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