Gravesend, the [blank] day of [blank] 179[blank]….

Printed form has been filled out in ink for “Paol Antonio Girolami a gentleman … native of Corsica,” presumably a refugee. Manuscript completions on the sheet supply his age, height, complexion, eye color and other distinguishing features.

  • TitleGravesend, the [blank] day of [blank] 179[blank], order to pass from Gravesend to the Alien Office, Crown Street, near Whitehall.
  • Publication[England] : [publisher not identified], [179-]

Catalog Record

File 66 799 G77

Acquired July 2017

 

Mess. Kellys, whip and umbrella-makers to the Prince of Wales and Princess Royal

lwlpr31851 (611x800)

Handbill with a woodcut showing opened and closed umbrellas on either side of the royal coat of arms above title.

  • TitleMess. Kellys, whip and umbrella-makers to the Prince of Wales and Princess Royal, The King’s Arms, No. 139, near Somerset House, Strand, London.
  • Published[London : Mess. Kellys, ca. 1790]

Catalog Record & Digital Collection

File 66 790 K29

Acquired July 2014