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Total number of records: 15

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Archives10
Books and printed items5

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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History15
Art and Antique Market10

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furniture2
decoration and ornament, rococo1
decorative arts1
furniture design1
sculpture sur bois1
sculpture sur bois (arts decoratifs)1
silk1
wood sculpture1
wood-carving1
woodcarving (process)1

Top 10: People and organisations

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)5
Betts, John (1827-1855)1
Bullock, Albert Edward1
Dublin. Exhibition of Art and Art-Industry (1853)1
Fastnedge, Ralph1
Gibbons, Grinling (1648-1721)1
Gibbons, Grinling, 1648-17201
Gloucestershire County Library1
Harry Fuller1
J. Burley1

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Brown

c. 1960 - 2015

Cuttings and print outs from various auction catalogues of furniture by various makers trading under the name 'Brown' including Richard Brown, George Brown and an article on a stained glass designed b...

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The exhibition of art-industry in Dublin, 1853

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1853

1st item in a bound volume of 3 items

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Rococo silks

Saunders, Gill; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Victoria and Albert Museum

1985

Leeds University Library copy at Bedford Collection G103: shelved in a slip-case with 3 other titles from the Victoria and Albert Colour Books series: Tile paintings, Indian floral patterns, and Patte...

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Grinling Gibbons and his compeers : illustrated by sixty phototypes of the principal carvings in the churches of St James's, Piccadilly and Saint Paul's cathedral, with other illustrations in the text

Bullock, Albert Edward; Gibbons, Grinling (1648-1721); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1914

Illus. half-title preceding plates: Architectural detail of the works of Grinling Gibbons from photographs by A.J. Pearson.

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William Shannon trade card
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William Shannon trade card

William Shannon

c.1820

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of William Shannon with images of two lamps either side of trader details. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Remains of pr...

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Mirrors - General Articles

c.1950 - c.2017

Articles from various periodicals referencing the design and manufacture of mirrors.

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Stands

c.1900 - c.2010

Cuttings from various auction catalogues, periodicals etc.

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J. Burley trade card
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J. Burley trade card

John Burley

c.1830

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of J. Burley [John Burley]. Large image of brushmakers coat of arms with boar above and knight at either side. Below are four numbered barrels. Brushes suspe...

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Toplis & Son trade card
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Toplis & Son trade card

Toplis & Son

c.1850

Simple 19th century engraved trade card of Toplis & Son. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes.

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Dumfries House

c.1950 - c.2010

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Harry Fuller billhead

Harry Fuller

25 Mar 1913

Pictorial billhead of Harry Fuller for an order of bell rope repairs for Lavington Church.

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Thomas Cartlich billhead

Thomas Cartlich

12 Oct 1833-13 Mar 1835

Pictorial billhead of Thomas Cartlich for an order for Mrs Manclark.

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