Applied Collection

The Blue Stocking, by Reginald Higgins
A colour illustration showing a lady perched on library steps reading a book. The picture is entitled The Bluestocking, a term traditionally applied to academic women

Ancient Arabic Alphabet
Different types of ancient Arabic alphabets Date: Circa 1760

Alphabet & Typography
The Ancient Japanese alphabet Date: Circa 1760

Opening of Tower Bridge
An invitation to the opening of Tower Bridge from the corporation of the City of London

Prince Wales Feathers
The Prince of Waless feathers, with the motto Ich Dien (I serve)

Ancient Alphabets
Various ancient writing examples including the Egyptian and Phoenician alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Ancient Alphabets
Writing examples of the Arabic, Turkish and Persian alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Jugendstil Dandelions
Dandelions in the Jugendstil manner

Alphabet / B for Bees
B - is for the Bees, that fly out here and there

Alphabet / D for Ducks
D - for ducks, swimming, diving, and playing together

FLOWER A
Flowery A

Art Nouveau Flowers
A decorative art nouveau motif of long-stemmed flowers in brown and black

HAND IN HAND
Her hand in his, his hand in hers Date: circa 1880

Biscuit Tins
A selection of Christmas biscuit tins from Huntley and Palmers for the festive season of 1899

Scrap : Guardsmen
Two British guardsmen with their rifles shouldered. Date: late 19th century

My Voice Text
My voice shalt thou hear... text with floral ornament and a rustic scene

Serbian Shepherds
RAINMAKING, SERBIA In times of drought, young Dodoles go from village to village in costumes garnished with foliage, dancing while the peasants water the ground

U Monk in Wine Cellar
U A conscientious monk tastes the monastery wine to make sure it is ageing well and keeping in good condition, a duty which must be performed

Farmworker Takes Break
A British farmworker and his dog take a well-earned break from the plough

Reluctant Schoolboy 19C
A reluctant schoolboy is dragged to school by his mother

Morris Announcement
An announcement concerning the authenticity of Morris & Co (William Morriss designs) and warning clients against misleading firms

Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors
A service in which the dictates of humanity over-rule all antagonism towards the rescued enemy: artificial respiration being applied by British soldiers

Jeweller 1827
The exacting art of the jeweller

China Tea Set
A china tea set - cup and saucer, teapot and plate for biscuits or cakes

FLOWER S
Flowery S

FLOWER G
Flowery G

FLOWER B
Flowery B

Victoria Cross / Cig Card
The Victoria Cross depicted on a cigarette card

Alphabet / M for Miser
M - was a miser, who hoarded up gold

The Pavilion of Applied Arts, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Illuminated Applied Arts Pavilion, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The British Palace of Applied Art, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Palace of Applied Arts, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

French Palace of Applied Arts, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Mitsubishi Ki-51
Imperial Japanese Army Air Force - Mitsubishi Ki-51 in surrender markings of overall white with large green crosses, applied to allow it to fly in support of the allied forces / occupation

de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito TT. 35 G-ASKA - RS709 - HT-D
de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito TT.35 G-ASKA / RS709 / HT-D, of the Skyfame Collection at Staverton, on 11 June 1966, still carrying the markings applied for the 633 Squadron films. Date: 1966

Avro Shackleton MR. 2
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2, fresh off the production line, waiting for markings to be applied and armament to be fitted. Date: circa 1952

Douglas AD-4W Skyraider - Skyraider AEW. 1 WT121 (WT983)
Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW.1 WT121 (WT983) (msn 7427, ex USN 124121, WT983 never applied), of the Fleet Air Arm Museum, seen at an RNAS Yeovilton air display

Design For Stencilling
An illustrated design for interior decoration stencilling, to be applied onto painted surfaces, showing a series of birds perched on trees by the moonlight. Date: circa 1906

RMS Titanic - Maria Robinson's brooch
RMS Titanic - property of Maria Robinson, fiancee of Wallace Hartley, bandleader and violinist, who died in the disaster. An early 20th century gold

Dassault Falcon 20F F-WLCU - NPAA-70
Dassault Falcon 20F F-WLCU / NPAA-70 (msn 173), of Pan-Am, at the Paris Air Show, held at Le Bourget Airport in June 1969

Ears of corn make a simple surround. Date: circa 1870

A modern Spode dinner service. This Wineberry design is in lovely colours on a cream background. Designed by T. Hassell. Date: 1930s

LETTER A
THE LETTER A Date: 1709-1784

Chicagos World Fair - A Century of Progress - General Exhibits Group - Aerial view. Buildings which housed the exhibits of applied sciences and industries

Bookplate, William Ridley Richardson
The armorial bookplate of William Ridley Richardson (1856-?) of Ravensfell and Bromley House, Bromley, Kent. Date: late 19th century

Religious verse 1882
Religious verse, Trust ye in the Lord for ever for in the lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. 1882

Religious verse 1887
Religious verse, Walking in the far of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Christ. 1887

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