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Total number of records: 5

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Archives3
Books and printed items2

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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History5
Art and Antique Market3

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decoration and ornament1
decoration and ornament, architectural1
furniture1
furniture design1
house furnishings1

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)2
Abbott Bros. Southall Limited1
Aladdin Industries Limited1
Allievi & Lucchetti Fabricatori1
Alsop & So1
Alstons of Ipswich1
Amalgamated Publicity Services Ltd1
Andrews1
Ardee Chair Factory1
Arding & Hobbs Ltd1

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Langford trade card
Archive Item

Langford trade card

Richard Langford

16 Aug 1790

Simple late 18th century letterpress trade card of Langford [Richard Langford]. Extensive list of wares [not transcribed] in decorative frame. Manuscript ink note bill on reverse settled in cash dated...

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A collection of ornamental designs : applicable to furniture, frames & the decoration of rooms, in the style of Louis 14th : on 24 plates

Lock, Matthias (1710-1765); Chippendale, Thomas (1718-1779); Vivares, François and others (1709-1780); Walker, Anthony (1726-1765); Taylor, M[artin]?; June, John (fl. 1740-1770); Glazier, P; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Lees-Milne, James (1908-1997); Sainsbury, Montague Ely (1905-1998?)

[1838?]

Several plates signed by Lock; attribution from Winterthur catalog, v. 8, p. 228. Spine title: Chippendale's ornaments & designs &c.

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Thomas Silk trade card
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Thomas Silk trade card

Thomas Silk; Sherborn

16 Jul 1774-29 Sep 1774

Pictorial 18th century engraved trade card of Thomas Silk. Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom with floral decoration and motto 'Dieu et mon droit' at top of card, with window bearing venetian bl...

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The Standard Folding Bed Company trade card
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The Standard Folding Bed Company trade card

The Standard Folding Bed Company

c.1900

Pictorial late 19th or early 20th century lithographed trade card of The Standard Folding Bed Company in blue ink. Depicted on obverse are ''Cabinet Bed Open with Bedstead lowered', 'Cabinet Bed Close...

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Box of loose furniture and furnishings trade catalogues from a variety of manufacturers

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Minola - Albrighi, Milano; Alstons of Ipswich; J. Avery & Co; George Adlam & Sons; F. Austin (Leyton) Limited; Avalon furniture limited; Aladdin Industries Limited; Abbott Bros. Southall Limited; Alsop & So; Astons; Andrews; Allievi & Lucchetti Fabricatori; Aster Cane and Willow Furniture; Amalgamated Publicity Services Ltd; Grantham & Ives Ltd; Ardee Chair Factory; Arding & Hobbs Ltd

between 1930-1970

Box 1 containing 22 ephemeral furniture and furnishings trade catalogues with manufacturers name starting with A and filed in 5 folders. Title supplied by cataloguer.

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