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Total number of records: 9

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Art and Antique Market9
John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History9

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Beilby & Knotts1
Beilby and Knotts1
Creighton & Son1
Creighton and Son1
H. Scott1
J. Ward1
John Swain1
Mawer & Co.1
Mawer and Co.1
Silas Hardy1

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Chipcase

c. 1960 - 2015

Cuttings from an auction catalogue and press on Chipcase Cabinet Makers and a chair attributed to Chipcase and Procter.

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William Plowman trade card (advertisement)
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William Plowman trade card (advertisement)

William Plowman; Beilby & Knotts

c.1840

Elaborate 19th century engraved trade card of William Plowman with large embossed border and illustrations (clockwise from top left) of range, two lamps, stove, man mixing paint, man turning metal, me...

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Plasterwork

c.1950 - c.2017

Mainly articles from various periodicals, press with some cuttings from auction catalogues referencing ornamental plasterwork.

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Towel rails (linen airers)

c.1900 - c.2010

Cuttings from various auction catalogues, periodicals etc.

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J. Ward trade card
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J. Ward trade card

J. Ward

c.1850

Pictorial 19th century lithographed trade card of J. Ward, depicting various items of furniture including bed, chairs, table, curtains and ottoman. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decora...

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Silas Hardy billhead

Silas Hardy

06 Jan 1871

Simple billhead of Silas Hardy for an order of one watering can for Mr H. Plough.

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Creighton & Son billhead

Creighton & Son; H. Scott

15 Mar 1861-06 Jul 1861

Pictorial billhead of Creighton & Son for an order of various curtains and fabrics for Sir George Musgrave.

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Mawer & Co. trade card
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Mawer & Co. trade card

Mawer & Co.; John Swain

c.1850

Pictorial 19th century lithographed trade card of Mawer & Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces. Shop front depicted on reverse with company horse and cart in foreground to left, with streetlam...

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