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"Exploring the Diverse Formats of Historical Artifacts" Step back in time and discover the intricate details of various formats that have shaped our history

Background imageFormats Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageFormats Collection: Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)

Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)
3084480 Gateleg table, c.1780 (mahogany) by English School, (18th century); 71.5x102.5x39.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c

Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c
3084472 Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c.1893 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x18.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Background imageFormats Collection: Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)

Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)
3084463 Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.3x8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c

Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c
3084461 Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c, 1897-98 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 21.6x13 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)

Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084456 Dish, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x8.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed stoneware oval dish with a scalloped rim)

Background imageFormats Collection: Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic)

Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic)
3084422 Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic) by English School, (19th century); each circumference: 7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)

Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)
3084405 Table, c.1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings) by English School, (17th century); 74.8x150.4x126.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Gateleg table)

Background imageFormats Collection: Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)

Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)
3084394 Writing desk, c.1860 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); 94x59x59 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A walnut Davenport with a fretted A gallery to the top)

Background imageFormats Collection: Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card)

Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card)
2972986 Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Set of fifty-two playing cards with plain backs)

Background imageFormats Collection: Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers

Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers
2972985 Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers: Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, c.1870-1900 (engraving) by English School

Background imageFormats Collection: Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)

Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)
2972975 Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund)

Background imageFormats Collection: Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)

Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972966 Occasional table, detail, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)

Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972965 Occasional table, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Corkscrew, c. 1800-50 (wood, steel & hair)

Corkscrew, c. 1800-50 (wood, steel & hair)
3084511 Corkscrew, c.1800-50 (wood, steel & hair) by English School, (19th century); 14.5x12.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Background imageFormats Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageFormats Collection: A set of custard pots on a tray, c. 1780s-90s (pearlware)

A set of custard pots on a tray, c. 1780s-90s (pearlware)
3084477 A set of custard pots on a tray, c.1780s-90s (pearlware) by English School, (18th century); each: 8.5x5.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

Background imageFormats Collection: Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery

Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery
3084447 Armchair, c.1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery and a woven cotton loose cover) by English School, (19th century); 82x78.3x73 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)

Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)
2973003 Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageFormats Collection: Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware)

Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware)
2972994 Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware) by Turkish School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed earthenware vase with floral decoration)

Background imageFormats Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper)
2972987 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal)

Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal)
2972970 Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageFormats Collection: Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing
2972957 Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing, 1891-92 (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party

AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party
2972943 AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party, 1835 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)

Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)
2972939 Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Teapot with two cups and saucers, c. 1750-1780 (porcelain)

Teapot with two cups and saucers, c. 1750-1780 (porcelain)
2972936 Teapot with two cups and saucers, c.1750-1780 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageFormats Collection: Teapoy, T. H. Filmers and Sons, 1835-c. 1866 (walnut)

Teapoy, T. H. Filmers and Sons, 1835-c. 1866 (walnut)
2972930 Teapoy, T.H. Filmers and Sons, 1835-c.1866 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageFormats Collection: Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain)

Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain)
2972921 Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain) by Chinese School (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Hard-paste porcelain sauceboat with a serrated rim)

Background imageFormats Collection: Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)
3084445 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageFormats Collection: Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084435 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)

Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)
3084433 Tea caddy, c.1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter) by English School, (18th century); 18.8x25.8x15.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Toy mirror, brush and comb, c. 1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass)

Toy mirror, brush and comb, c. 1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass)
3084412 Toy mirror, brush and comb, c.1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Bellows, c. 1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops)

Bellows, c. 1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops)
3084406 Bellows, c.1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops) by English School, (17th century); 53.5x24.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)

Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)
3084402 Fire screen panel, c.1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing) by English School, (19th century); 45x45 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)

Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)
3084387 Balloon back chair, c.1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery) by English School, (19th century); 85.5x49.5x49 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Straining spoon, c. 1725 (silver)

Straining spoon, c. 1725 (silver)
3084385 Straining spoon, c.1725 (silver) by Smith, Joseph (fl.c.1720-30); 15.8x2.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Wine bottle, c. 1735-40 (glass)

Wine bottle, c. 1735-40 (glass)
3084502 Wine bottle, c.1735-40 (glass) by English School, (18th century); 15.3x9.1 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)

Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084455 Fruit stand, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x13.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Settle, c. 1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion)

Settle, c. 1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion)
3084448 Settle, c.1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion) by English School, (19th century); 110x124.5x58.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084439 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm)

Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm)
3084499 Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm) by English School, (19th century); 107.8x64.5x77.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFormats Collection: Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)




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"Exploring the Diverse Formats of Historical Artifacts" Step back in time and discover the intricate details of various formats that have shaped our history. From a smoking cap, dating back to c. 1880, adorned with embroidered velvet and lined with machine-quilted silk, to pages from a sample book from 1890-1895 showcasing an array of textiles and papers. Immerse yourself in the world of furniture as you peruse through William Tarn and Co. 's Illustrated Catalogue, featuring exquisite pieces accompanied by their prices. Marvel at a stunning cabinet on stand crafted in 1652 using ebony, fruitwood, and ivory - a true testament to craftsmanship. Travel forward in time to admire fire screens made from rosewood during the mid-19th century. These elegant pieces not only served their practical purpose but also added beauty to any fireplace setting. Witness the delicate artistry behind fans made between 1890-1950; some created using wood and cotton while others featured intricate reverse designs on cotton fabric. These handheld accessories were both fashionable adornments and functional tools for keeping cool. Explore unique yet functional items such as plant stands made from wire during c. 1880-1910 or work boxes varnished with transfer-printed horse chestnut dating back to c. 1830. Delve into tea culture with a carved wooden tea caddy from around 1860 embellished with incised patterns alongside zinc accents - a perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality. Lastly, marvel at an exquisite pole screen crafted in mahogany during c. 1740 featuring softwood elements intricately adorned with needlework - an ornate piece that adds elegance to any room it graces. These diverse formats offer glimpses into different eras, showcasing the creativity, skillfulness, and attention to detail prevalent throughout history's artistic endeavors.