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Total number of records: 21

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Archives8

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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History21
Art and Antique Market8

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antiques4
art objects4
furniture design3
furniture industry and trade3
furniture making3
furniture2
architecture1
architecture, classical1
art1
bible1

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France3
England1
Great Britain1

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)13
Richards, Samuel (1859-1928)4
S. Richards (Firm)4
Delatour, Louis Francois (1727-1807)3
Roubo M (1739-1791)3
Bloomsbury Book Auctions1
Bouquillon1
C. A. Shaw, London1
Cholmley Family1
Colvin, Howard Montagu (1919-2007)1

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Creighton, J. R.

c. 1960 - 2015

Cuttings from various auction catalogues of J. R. Creighton card tables.

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L'art du menuisier (Vol 2 (pt 3, 1st & 2nd sec))

Roubo M (1739-1791); Delatour, Louis François (1727-1807); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1769-1775

Four parts in 3 volumes.

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L'art du menuisier (Vol 3 (pt 3, 3rd sec, pt 4))

Roubo M (1739-1791); Delatour, Louis François (1727-1807); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1769-1775

Four parts in 3 volumes.

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L'art du menuisier (Vol 1 (pt 1 & 2))

Roubo M (1739-1791); Delatour, Louis François (1727-1807); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1769-1775

Four parts in 3 volumes.

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J. Aloy trade card
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J. Aloy trade card

J. Aloy; Bouquillon

1840-1865

Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of J. Aloy, with trader details and image of sofa in ornate frame.Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Ename...

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Taxidermy

c.1950 - c.2017

Cuttings and articles from various periodicals, press and auction catalogues referencing items and processes relating to mounting /use of animals and insects (e.g. butterflies) for ornamental or natur...

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J. Allen trade card
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J. Allen trade card

J. Allen

06 Jan 1832

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of J. Allen depicting two trunks in top corners. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Manuscript ink note of customer name Ma...

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Hutchings & Hartley billhead

Hutchings & Hartley; Crosthwaite & Co.

02 Jul 1857-03 Oct 1857

Pictorial billhead of Hutchings & Hartley for an order of various metalware for Mr John Whitte.

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Dunbar, Pattie & Gibson billhead

Dunbar, Pattie & Gibson

16 Jun 1920-12 Nov 1920

Highly pictorial billhead of Dunbar, Pattie & Gibson billhead for an order of probate valuation for Miss McQuhae's Trust.

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William Dobson trade card
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William Dobson trade card

William Dobson

c.1805

Late 18th or early 19th century engraved trade card of William Dobson. Street number 166 ensconced in decorative wheel in centre of card with items for sale listed in spokes of wheels in each corner o...

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Houghton Hall : the Prime Minister, the Empress and the heritage

Moore, Andrew W; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Norwich Castle Museum; Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood (London, England); Norfolk Museums Service; English Heritage

1996

"... published to coincide with the exhibition Houghton Hall: The Prime Minister, the Empress and the heritage (Norwich Castle Museum, 12 October 1996-5 January 1997; The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood, 23 J...

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