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Total number of records: 24

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Archives20
Books and printed items4

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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History24
Art and Antique Market20

Top 10: Subject

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furniture design3
furniture2
house furnishings2
chairs1
draperies1
geometrical drawing1
perspective1
rolltop desks1
upholstered furniture1
valances (windows)1

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)4
James Little2
William Angus & Co, London2
Arthur J. Bendy1
B. Oliver1
Blythe, Hamilton & Hughes1
Blythe, Hamilton and Hughes1
Brown, Richard (Architect)1
C. Conway1
D. Cole1

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Little Moreton Hall

c.1950 - c.2010

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James Little billhead

James Little

19 Jan 1915-29 Jul 1915

Pictorial billhead of James Little for an order of kitchen range and over repairs for Wright, Brown & Strong.

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Little trade card
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Little trade card

James Little

24 May 1831

Simple 19th century engraved trade card of Little [James Little]. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Manuscript ink note of customer name dated 24 May 1831 on front o...

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Archive Item

Little Holland House auction catalogue

1935

Catalogue for the first day of the sale by auction of the furniture and effects of Little Holland House, 6 Melbury Road, Kensington on 29th May 1935. Includes Hepplewhite chairs, Sheraton tables, Chip...

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S. & J. Breckman letter

S. & J. Breckman

28 May 1912

Letter from S. & J. Breckman to Messrs Little & Wittingham regarding differences in ledger accounts.

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The National Furnishing Co. Ltd letter

The National Furnishing Co. Ltd

12 Sep 1906

Letter from The National Furnishing Co. Ltd to Messrs Little & Whittingham regarding a cheque. Order details written on reverse.

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Auction Catalogues of Household Contents, Collections, etc.

1815-1994

Auction catalogues, accounts of sales and a poster for auctions of houses and their contents including Morecombe Paddox, Little Holland House and The Piazza Hotel.

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Archive Print Item

Valances and draperies : consisting of new designs for fashionable upholstery work

King, Thomas (fl. 1820-1850); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Taylor, George

[1835?]

Bound at end is a catalogue, 4 pages, including an advertisement for this title [published in five parts], printed by George Taylor, 7, Little James Street.

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Thomas, Sullivan & Burns billhead
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Thomas, Sullivan & Burns billhead

Thomas, Sullivan & Burns

c.1907

Decorative 20th century lithographed billhead of Thomas, Sullivan & Burns. Ornate curtain pelmet with tassels edges card.

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J. Cronk trade card
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J. Cronk trade card

J. Cronk; I. Dodd

c.1820

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of J. Cronk depicting sofa and carved curtain pole with elaborate swags edging card. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes.

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D. Cole trade card
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D. Cole trade card

D. Cole; B. Oliver

c.1820

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of D. Cole. Trader details inscribed on unfurled scroll in centre of card, in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Woman in classical dress hol...

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Blythe, Hamilton & Hughes trade card
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Blythe, Hamilton & Hughes trade card

Blythe, Hamilton & Hughes; Eastman & Yeo

1841-1845

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Blythe, Hamilton & Hughes. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Large image fills reverse of card, depicting Elizabeth St...

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