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Total number of records: 9

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Books and printed items5
Archives4

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handicraft9
art5
culture4
occupations4
artisanat3
decorative arts3
material culture3
play3
community life2
crafts (art genres)2

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)2
De Sausmarez, Maurice (1915-1969)2
Riley, NoëL2
Good Housekeeping Institute (Great Britain)1
Hennell, Thomas (1903-1945)1
Mardon, Gisele (1930-2015)1
Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843)1

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From 20002

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Arts & crafts : a monthly review of arts and handicrafts (v.II, no.4 (new series), )

De Sausmarez, Maurice (1915-1969)

1904-1929

"A practical magazine for the studio, the workshop, and the home." No issue for July 1927 and March 1928.

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British craftsmen

Hennell, Thomas (1903-1945); De Sausmarez, Maurice (1915-1969)

MCMXLVI [1946]

The words "Second impression" taken from title page verso.

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The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860

Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2017

Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...

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The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860 (c.2)

Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2017

Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...

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Wensleydale Handknitters

[1960s]

Photographic copy of an illustration of handknitters in Wensleydale (North Yorkshire), from George Walker's 'The Costume of Yorkshire' (London: Longman, 1814).

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Stained Glass Window
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Stained Glass Window

[1970s]

Stained glass window in a church at an unidentified location, viewed from the interior of the church. The centre panel shows the Crucifixion.

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Wall Painting (Sweden)
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Wall Painting (Sweden)

March 1965

Slide of Winter Carl Hansson's wall painting, 'The Marriage in Cana'/ 'Bröllopet i Kana', Leksand (Dalarnas Lan, Sweden). The painting depicts Jesus (centre, with halo) seated at a table with the wed...

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Farm Cart Aquatint

[1970s]

Photograph of an aquatint illustration by William Pyne, of a farm cart loaded with baskets being drawn by two horses. The aquatint dates from 1802.

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Good Housekeeping complete Christmas : recipes, gifts, decorations

Mardon, Gisele (1930-2015); Good Housekeeping Institute (Great Britain)

1997

Includes index.

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