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Hunters in a Landscape, Anonymous, 16th century, Wool, silk (14 warps per inch; 5-6 per cm), British, probably London — Hunters in a Landscape
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 1575–95

Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard, James Morisset British, Silver, enamel, steel, paste brilliants, wood, fish skin, British, London — Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard
James Morisset
hallmarked for 1797–98

Division Viol, Richard Meares British, Spruce, ebony, maple, British — Division Viol
Richard Meares
ca. 1680

Grand Pianoforte, Érard , made in London French, Satinwood veneer, oak, spruce, iron, steel, ebony, ivory, gilding, mother-of-pearl, holly, mahogany, burl walnut, tulipwood, silver wire, British — Grand Pianoforte
Érard
George Henry Blake
ca. 1840

Teakettle, lamp, and table, Simon Pantin I British, Silver, wood, British, London — Teakettle, lamp, and table
Simon Pantin I
1724–25

Spoon holder, Christopher Dresser British, Scottish, Silver-plated brass, ebony, British, Birmingham or London — Spoon holder
Christopher Dresser
Hukin & Heath
ca. 1878–81

Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat, Richard Holden British, Steel, gold, leather, textile, British, London; buff coat, European — Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat
Richard Holden
Daniel Tachaux
ca. 1683 and later; buff coat, 17th–18th century

Armor Garniture of George Clifford (1558–1605),
Third Earl of Cumberland, Jacob Halder British, Steel, gold, leather, textile, British, Greenwich — Armor Garniture of George Clifford (1558–1605), Third Earl of Cumberland
Jacob Halder
1586

Division Viol, Barak Norman British, Wood, British — Division Viol
Barak Norman
1692

The Theory and Practice of Gardening : Wherein is Fully Handled all that Relates to Fine Gardens, Commonly called Pleasure-Gardens, as Parterres, Groves, Bowling-Greens &c. ...., Antoine Joseph Dézallier d'Argenville French, Illustrated book, London: printed by Geo. James, 1712 — The Theory and Practice of Gardening : Wherein is Fully Handled all that Relates to Fine Gardens, Commonly called Pleasure-Gardens, as Parterres, Groves, Bowling-Greens &c. ....
Antoine Joseph Dézallier d'Argenville
1712

The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director: Being a Large Collection of . . . Designs of Household Furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and Modern Taste . . ., Thomas Chippendale British, London: Thomas Chippendale, 1754 — The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director: Being a Large Collection of . . . Designs of Household Furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and Modern Taste . . .
Thomas Chippendale
1754

The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott, Sir Richard Westmacott British, Collection of letters — The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott
Sir Richard Westmacott
19th century

Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries Within the Pyramids, Temples, Tombs and Excavations in Egypt and Nubia; and of a Journey to the Coast of the Red Sea, in Search of the Ancient Berenice; and Another to the Oasis of Jupiter Ammon, Giovanni Battista Belzoni Italian, Printed book, London: J. Murray, 1820 — Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries Within the Pyramids, Temples, Tombs and Excavations in Egypt and Nubia; and of a Journey to the Coast of the Red Sea, in Search of the Ancient Berenice; and Another to the Oasis of Jupiter Ammon
Giovanni Battista Belzoni
1820

The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia, David Roberts British, Scottish, Illustrated books, London : F. G. Moon, 1842–49 — The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia
Multiple artists/makers
1842–49

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan, John Lloyd Stephens American, Printed book, London: J. Murray, 1842 (new ed.) — Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan
John Lloyd Stephens
1842

The New Zealanders, George French Angas British, Illustrated book, London: T. McLean, 1847 — The New Zealanders
George French Angas
1847

On Painting in Oil and Water Colours, Landscape and Portraits . . ., Theodore Henry Adolphus Fielding British, Illustrated book — On Painting in Oil and Water Colours, Landscape and Portraits . . .
Theodore Henry Adolphus Fielding
1839

The Whole Art of Marbling as Applied to Paper, Book Edges, etc., Charles W. Woolnough British, Illustrated book, London: G. Bell, 1881 — The Whole Art of Marbling as Applied to Paper, Book Edges, etc.
Charles W. Woolnough
1881

Diaries of Samuel P. Avery, Samuel Putnam Avery Sr. American, Bound manuscript — Diaries of Samuel P. Avery
Samuel Putnam Avery Sr.
1871–82

Autographs and Sketches from Artist Friends to Samuel P. Avery, Samuel Putnam Avery Sr. American, Letter-book (manuscript) — Autographs and Sketches from Artist Friends to Samuel P. Avery
Samuel Putnam Avery Sr.
1874–80

Scrapbook containing newspaper and magazine clippings, calling cards, sketches, photographs of paintings, and two sales catalogs of Harnett's (William Michael Harnett, 1848–1892) work, William Ignatius Blemly American, Scrapbook — Scrapbook containing newspaper and magazine clippings, calling cards, sketches, photographs of paintings, and two sales catalogs of Harnett's (William Michael Harnett, 1848–1892) work
William Ignatius Blemly

Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art, the Property of J. Pierpont Morgan, George Charles Williamson British, Illustrated book, fine binding, London: Chiswick Press, 1910 (deluxe ed.) — Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art, the Property of J. Pierpont Morgan
George Charles Williamson
J. Pierpont Morgan
1910

Paradise Lost, John Milton British, Printed book, Hammersmith: Doves Press, 1902 — Paradise Lost
John Milton
1902

Morte d'Arthur, Sir Thomas Malory British, Illustrated book, London: J. M. Dent and Co., 1893 — Morte d'Arthur
Sir Thomas Malory
Aubrey Vincent Beardsley
1893

Les oeuvres morales de Mr. Diderot : contenant son traité De l'amitié, et celui Des passions, Marie Geneviève Charlotte Darlus Thiroux d'Arconville French — Les oeuvres morales de Mr. Diderot : contenant son traité De l'amitié, et celui Des passions
Multiple artists/makers
1770

The metropolis of tomorrow, Hugh Ferriss American — The metropolis of tomorrow
Hugh Ferriss
Ives Washburn
1929

The architect and the industrial arts : an exhibition of contemporary American design, the eleventh in the museum series, New York, February 12 to March 24, and continued to September 2, 1929, David Silve — The architect and the industrial arts : an exhibition of contemporary American design, the eleventh in the museum series, New York, February 12 to March 24, and continued to September 2, 1929
Multiple artists/makers
1929

The grammar of ornament, Owen Jones British — The grammar of ornament
Multiple artists/makers
1868

The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book, in three parts, Thomas Sheraton British — The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book, in three parts
Thomas Sheraton
Thomas Bensley
1793–94

The cabinet-makers' London book of prices, and designs of cabinet work, calculated for the convenience of cabinet makers in general, whereby the price of executing any piece of work may be easily found, London Society of Cabinet Makers — The cabinet-makers' London book of prices, and designs of cabinet work, calculated for the convenience of cabinet makers in general, whereby the price of executing any piece of work may be easily found
London Society of Cabinet Makers
W. Brown and A. O'Neil
1793

The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture, in the newest and most approved taste : displaying a great variety of patterns for chairs, stools ... in the plainest and most enriched styles : with a scale to each, and an explanation in letter press : also the plan of a room, shewing the proper distribution of the furniture ... from drawings, A. Hepplewhite & Co. British — The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture, in the newest and most approved taste : displaying a great variety of patterns for chairs, stools ... in the plainest and most enriched styles : with a scale to each, and an explanation in letter press : also the plan of a room, shewing the proper distribution of the furniture ... from drawings
A. Hepplewhite & Co.
I. & J. Taylor
1788

Proposition concernant le payement et la police des troupes du roy, qui produira à Sa Majesté une finance de six millions deux cens soixante mille livres inventée et proposée par le baron de Sparre, circa 1740, Padeloup French — Proposition concernant le payement et la police des troupes du roy, qui produira à Sa Majesté une finance de six millions deux cens soixante mille livres inventée et proposée par le baron de Sparre, circa 1740
Padeloup
Baron de Sparre
ca. 1740

Missouri artist : [Joseph Paul Vorst], William Edward Hoffmann — Missouri artist : [Joseph Paul Vorst]
William Edward Hoffmann
Joseph Paul Vorst
1938

The grammar of ornament, Owen Jones British, Chromolithography — The grammar of ornament
Multiple artists/makers
1856

Musical instruments and their homes, Mary Elizabeth Adams Brown American — Musical instruments and their homes
Multiple artists/makers
1888

Remarks on forest scenery, and other woodland views, (relative chiefly to picturesque beauty) : Illustrated by the scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire, William Gilpin British — Remarks on forest scenery, and other woodland views, (relative chiefly to picturesque beauty) : Illustrated by the scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire
William Gilpin
R. Blamire
1791

Remarks on forest scenery, and other woodland views, (relative chiefly to picturesque beauty) : Illustrated by the scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire, William Gilpin British — Remarks on forest scenery, and other woodland views, (relative chiefly to picturesque beauty) : Illustrated by the scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire
William Gilpin
R. Blamire
1791

Documents concerning Parade: [Notes by Cocteau], Jean Cocteau French — Documents concerning Parade: [Notes by Cocteau]
Jean Cocteau
1916–17

Good-bye, Mr. Chippendale, Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings American, born England — Good-bye, Mr. Chippendale
Multiple artists/makers
1944

The Chippendale dam, Hugh Troy American — The Chippendale dam
Hugh Troy
Oxford University Press
1941