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Design for a sofa, 1777, (1946). Creator: Robert AdamDesign for a sofa, 1777, (1946). Drawing by architect Robert Adam, ideas for furniture design. From " British Furniture Makers, by John Gloag. [Collins, London, 1946]
Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). Creator: Paul SandbyEdinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). View of the Scottish capital with Edinburgh Castle and Arthurs Seat
Flora, 1686, (1944). Creator: Richard BlomeFlora, 1686, (1944). View of a formal garden with a central walk lined with cypress trees. In the foreground the goddess Flora, goddess of flowers and of the season of spring
A Cottage Garden at Stapleford, Wiltshire, c1886, (1944). Creator: George CarlineA Cottage Garden at Stapleford, Wiltshire, c1886, (1944). Colourful herbaceous border of flowers and vegetables: runner beans are trained up a frame, and cabbages are growing on the right
17th century chair with raised velvet fabric, 1836, (1946). Creator: Henry Shaw17th century chair with raised velvet fabric, 1836, (1946). 17th Century Chair of Raised Velvet in the Cartoon Gallery at Knole, stately home in Sevenoaks, Kent
The Library of Trinity College, Dublin, c1760, (1943). Creator: Robert SayerThe Library of Trinity College, Dublin, c1760, (1943). The Old Library Building at Trinity, designed by Thomas Burgh and built in 1732
Halswell House and Grounds, Somerset, c1768, (1944). Creator: John Inigo RichardsHalswell House and Grounds, Somerset, c1768, (1944). View of Halswell House which was built for Sir Halswell Tynte in 1689
Damselflies, dragonflies and water snails, c1930s?, (1946). Creator: Vere TempleDamselflies, dragonflies and water snails, c1930s?, (1946). Damsel Fly, Coenagrion puella, with larva and emerging from nymph-case; Large Dragon Fly, Aeschna cyanea with larvae; snails
Lincolns Inn, of which Bentham became a member in 1817, 1943. Creator: J MarshLincolns Inn, of which Bentham became a member in 1817, (1943). View of Lincolns Inn, one of the four Inns of Court in London
Roses, 1799, (1944). Creator: Richard EarlomRoses, 1799, (1944). Birds with a nest of eggs among varieties of roses, illustration after Robert John Thornton from his " Temple of Flora or Garden of Nature"
Design for a Flower Garden, 1803, (1944). Creator: UnknownDesign for a Flower Garden, 1803, (1944). Illustration from " Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening" by Humphry Repton
Freshwater mussel, 1801, (1946). Creator: UnknownFreshwater mussel, 1801, (1946). Illustration from " Natural History of British Shells" by Edward Donovan. Published in " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G. Boulenger
John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Godfrey KnellerJohn Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Portrait of English philosopher John Locke (1632-1704). Painting in Christ Church College, Oxford University
Sweet Peas: Lathyrus odoratus, 1827, (1946). Creator: Pierre-Joseph RedouteSweet Peas: Lathyrus odoratus, 1827, (1946). Botanical illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from his " Choix des plus belles fleurs" (The most beautiful flowers)
Prince Rupert, c1665, (1944). Creator: UnknownPrince Rupert, c1665, (1944). Portrait of Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), wearing the robes of a Knight of the Garter
The Philospohers on the Summit of Mount Athos... 15th century, (1943). Creator: UnknownThe Philospohers on the Summit of Mount Athos Taking Observations of the Stars and Writing Words in the Dust, 15th century, (1943). Astronomers using instruments to observe the night sky
Peony: Paeonia Faemina Flore Pleno Rubro Majore, 1769, (1946). Creator: John EdwardsPeony: Paeonia Faemina Flore Pleno Rubro Majore, 1769, (1946). Botanical illustration from " The British Herbal Containing One Hundred Plates of The most beautiful and scarce Flowers
Larkspur and Sweet William: Delphinium elatum and Dianthus barbatus, 1805, (1946). Botanical illustration. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]
Perch, 1804, (1946). Creator: Edward DonovanPerch, 1804, (1946). Freshwater fish, illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Fishes". Published in " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G. Boulenger
Duns Scotus, 17th century, (1943). Creator: UnknownDuns Scotus, 17th century, (1943). Portrait of John Duns (c1266-1308), commonly known as Duns Scotus, Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher, and theologian
Charles I Dictating Dispatches to Sir Edward Walker, c1650, (1944). Creator: UnknownCharles I Dictating Dispatches to Sir Edward Walker, c1650, (1944). Portrait of King Charles I (1600-1649) and his secretary Sir Edward Walker (1612-1677) during the English Civil War
A Worcester Figure of a Lady in a Blue Hat with Yellow Jacket... c1765, (1944)A Worcester Figure of a Lady in a Blue Hat with Yellow Jacket and Skirt Striped in Blue and Puce, c1765, (1944). Porcelain figurine made by Royal Worcester
Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Creator: William Henry HuntPrimroses, 1840s, (1944). Detail from Primroses and Birds Nest, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]
Lowestoft Mug with Scale Border, Decorated with Flowers, late 18th century, (1944). Pot made in the Lowestoft Porcelain Factory at Lowestoft, Suffolk, which was active from 1757 to 1802
Rosa Provincialis and Forget-Me-Not, c1680, (1946). Creator: Alexander MarshalRosa Provincialis and Forget-Me-Not, c1680, (1946). Botanical painting made for King William III. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]
The Anglers Pool, 1809, (1946). Creator: John James ChalonThe Anglers Pool, 1809, (1946). People fishing in still water from a boat. Painting in the collection of the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery. From " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G
Worcester teapot and bowl, c1765-1770, (1944). Creator: UnknownWorcester teapot and bowl, c1765-1770, (1944). Porcelain made by Royal Worcester. From " English Pottery and China, by Cecilia Sempill. [Collins, London, 1944]
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William ParsonsDog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Gannets, 1836, (1942). Creator: John James AudubonGannets, 1836, (1942). Seabirds, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London
Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Creator: John James AudubonArctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Seabird diving into the sea, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London
Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Creator: UnknownMonkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Illustration from " Curtiss Botanical Magazine" founded by William Curtis. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownHerb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Creator: UnknownMap showing British battlefields, 1944. Battles marked include Marston Moor, 1644; Flodden, 1513; Culloden, 1746; Naseby, 1645; Edgehill, 1642; Hastings, 1066
Patterns for tableware, late 18th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownPatterns for tableware, late 18th century, (1944). Designs for ceramics from the first pattern book of Josiah Wedgwood begun shortly after 1759
Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownRosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby
Staffordshire teapot decorated with applied reliefs, c1755, (1944). Creator: UnknownStaffordshire teapot decorated with applied reliefs, c1755, (1944). Ceramic teapot with grapevine design, and handles and spout in the form of vine stems. Dr J.W.L
Slipware Dish by Thomas Toft, c1675, (1944). Creator: UnknownSlipware Dish by Thomas Toft, c1675, (1944). The design shows, though incorrectly, the Royal Arms of England. The initials C.R. stand for Charles II
Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownVipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
The Invasion of Italy, 1944. Creator: Edward ArdizzoneThe Invasion of Italy, 1944. Scene from the Second World War: [British] troops and vehicles embarking on invasion craft at " Charlie" beach near Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily
Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies... c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere TemplePeacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies - Vanessa io, Vanessa urticae and Vannessa c-album, c1930s, (1945). Aglais io, Aglais urticae and Polygonia c-album - chrysalises
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: UnknownGroup from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss
Dragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere TempleDragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Male and female of Agrion splendens, a type of damselfly; male Libellula fulva, the scarce chaser dragonfly; nymph case of Agrion splendens; Pimpla instigator
Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Creator: UnknownGreater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Botanical illustration from " British Flowering Plants" by William Baxter. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Combined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Creators: Thomas StothardCombined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Scene from the First Anglo-Burmese War, fought between the British and Burmese empires
Birch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Creator: Edward DonovanBirch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Insects". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor
Orpine, 1777, (1944). Creator: UnknownOrpine, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]
Salmon Fishing, 1844, (1946). Creator: John F TennantSalmon Fishing, 1844, (1946). Men fishing for salmon in a river. Painting in the Bentlif Art Gallery, Maidstone Museum, Kent. From " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G. Boulenger
Anchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). Creator: John CurtisAnchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). The red wasp - Vespula rufa. Illustration by John Curtis from his " British Entomology". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor
