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Total number of records: 193
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Arthur Brett & Sons Ltd photograph
Arthur Brett & Sons Ltd
1932
Photograph of walnut stool with manuscript notes on reverse.
R. & B. Cahill promotional material
1841
Directions for fixing and use of stove, with manuscript note to the Reverend Morley.
Arthur Berton Ltd envelope
Arthur Berton Ltd
1926
Envelope of Arthur Berton Ltd addressed to C. J. Dixon with manuscript notes on reverse.
Loose indexes
c.1950-c.2017
Box 1 Box labelled ‘Various indexes of craftspeople (inc more cabinet makers)’ 1 archive folder ‘Lamp Makers’ containing manuscript alphabetical list of lamp makers with dates 1 archiv...
Pocock / Patent Furniture
c.1900-c.2017
Research and manuscripts on nineteenth century invalid furniture and patents including patent furniture by Pocock's and research into the Patent Office.
John Fairchild and Son promotional material
c.1750
Advertising Signs ready painted, At the Painter's Arms, on London Bridge. With alphabetical list of designs. Manuscript note on reverse.
Argles
c. 1960 - 2015
Cuttings and print outs from various auction catalogues of Edward Argles furniture with manuscript notes on Argles bankruptcy in the 1810s
McCaw, Stevenson & Orr Ltd promotional material
c.1880
Advertising McCaw, Stevenson & Orr's Patent Glacier Window Decoration. Manuscript note on cover regarding trouble of calling on an agent.
Stafford
c. 1960 - 2015
Published copy and manuscript of 'John Stafford of Bath and his Interior Decorations' by Simon Swynfen Jervis with notes on John Stafford by John Bedford.
P. E. Gane Ltd chair design
P. E. Gane Ltd
15 May 1940
Coloured pencil design for upholstered limed oak tub chair. Manuscript pencil note 'No. 1728, P. E. GANE LTD BRISTOL'
Henry Godwin's Sketch Book
1849
Original manuscript sketchbook of drawings including vases, urns, furniture, and elaborate ornimental designs. 10 leaves. also includes a drawing of the death of Lord Nelson
J. B. Anderson & Co. Ltd promotional material
c.1928
Advertising furniture sale including three piece suites, bedsteads, baby carriages, children's cots and parlour suites. Manuscript notes on reverse listing names of people.