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Total number of records: 99

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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History7
Brotherton Collection1

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decoration and ornament19
manners and customs18
furniture15
fashion14
art11
decorative arts8
meubles7
art objects6
arts decoratifs5
tapestry5

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Great Britain33
England18
London (England)5
Bath (England)3
France2
Sussex (England)2
Angleterre1
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Boston (Mass.)1
Britwell Salome (England)1

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People and organisationsCount
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)99
Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834)14
Shoberl, Frederic (1852)14
Christie, Manson & Woods9
Delany, Mrs (1700-1788)8
Sotheby'S (Firm)7
Charlotte, Queen, Consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-18186
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-18206
Lady Lever Art Gallery6
Llanover, Lady Augusta Hall (1802-1896)6

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From 180030
From 190049
From 200018

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Life with the ladies of Llangollen

Butler, Lady Eleanor (1739-1829); Ponsonby, Sarah (1755-1831); Mavor, Elizabeth (1927-2013); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1984

Contains extracts from the journals, letters, recipes, and account books of Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby.

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Catalogue of commodes, the Lady Lever Art Gallery

Wood, Lucy (1985-); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Lady Lever Art Gallery

[1994]

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My lady's home : Its decoration and equipment

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); J.J. Allen Ltd

[1922?]

J J Allen Ltd was formed in 1899 and by the 1960s owned stores in London, Leicester and the South and West of England. Their shops included Allens' own store in Bournemouth, Brights of Bristol, Cavend...

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The upholstered furniture in the Lady Lever Art Gallery (v.2)

Wood, Lucy (1985-); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Lady Lever Art Gallery

[2008]

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1101-1126) and index. Volume I -- UPholstered furniture in Britain c. 1690-1820 // design, manufacture and trade -- late baroque upholstery and seating c. ...

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The upholstered furniture in the Lady Lever Art Gallery (v.1)

Wood, Lucy (1985-); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Lady Lever Art Gallery

[2008]

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1101-1126) and index. Volume I -- UPholstered furniture in Britain c. 1690-1820 // design, manufacture and trade -- late baroque upholstery and seating c. ...

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The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860

Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2017

Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...

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The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860 (c.2)

Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2017

Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...

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A record of the collections in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Cheshire (v.3)

Hobson, R L (1872-1941); Macquoid, Percy (1925); Macquoid, Therese I; Tatlock, R R (1889-1954); Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); Grundy, C Reginald (1870-1944); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Tatlock, R R (1889-1954); Hobson, R L (1872-1941); Macquoid, Percy (1925); Lady Lever Art Gallery

1928

"In three volumes." Sections on Tapestry and Needlework in volume 3, by Therese I. Macquoid. The edition of this work is limited to 200 copies for sale in Great Britain and 150 copies for sale in ...

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A record of the collections in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Cheshire (v.2)

Hobson, R L (1872-1941); Macquoid, Percy (1925); Macquoid, Therese I; Tatlock, R R (1889-1954); Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); Grundy, C Reginald (1870-1944); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Tatlock, R R (1889-1954); Hobson, R L (1872-1941); Macquoid, Percy (1925); Lady Lever Art Gallery

1928

"In three volumes." Sections on Tapestry and Needlework in volume 3, by Therese I. Macquoid. The edition of this work is limited to 200 copies for sale in Great Britain and 150 copies for sale in ...

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A record of the collections in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Cheshire (v.1)

Hobson, R L (1872-1941); Macquoid, Percy (1925); Macquoid, Therese I; Tatlock, R R (1889-1954); Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); Grundy, C Reginald (1870-1944); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Tatlock, R R (1889-1954); Hobson, R L (1872-1941); Macquoid, Percy (1925); Lady Lever Art Gallery

1928

"In three volumes." Sections on Tapestry and Needlework in volume 3, by Therese I. Macquoid. The edition of this work is limited to 200 copies for sale in Great Britain and 150 copies for sale in ...

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Mrs. Delany at court and among the wits : being the record of a great lady of genius in the art of living

Delany, Mrs (1700-1788); Johnson, R Brimley (1867-1932); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

[1925]

"Arranged from 'The autobiography and correspondence of Mrs. Delany, with interesting reminiscences of George III and Queen Charlotte. Edited by Lady Llanover. In 6 vols. 1861, 1862." -- title page.

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By direction of the executors of a lady, the contents of a Cotswold house, to be sold by auction, Thursday 14 February 1991

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Phillips inc. Brooks (Auctioneers)

[1991]

At head of title: Phillips Oxford. Place of sale: Oxford.

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