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Initials Collection (#7)

"Initials: A Journey through Time and Luxury" Step into the world of initials, where design and history intertwine

Background imageInitials Collection: Cream Pitcher, c. 1765 (silver)

Cream Pitcher, c. 1765 (silver)
491080 Cream Pitcher, c.1765 (silver) by Revere, Paul (1735-1818); h:10.85 w:9.45 Wt: 3 oz. 7 dwt cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageInitials Collection: Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic)

Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic)
6108388 Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic) by Japanese School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Image eAshmolean Museum

Background imageInitials Collection: MS 300 f. 200v-201r, Suffrage to St Andrew and Suffrage to the Apostles

MS 300 f. 200v-201r, Suffrage to St Andrew and Suffrage to the Apostles
5911907 MS 300 f.200v-201r, Suffrage to St Andrew and Suffrage to the Apostles, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris

Background imageInitials Collection: MS 300 f. 68r, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

MS 300 f. 68r, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911890 MS 300 f.68r, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School, (13th century); 19x14.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageInitials Collection: MS 300 f202v-203r, Suffrage to St Denis and Suffrage to St Eustace

MS 300 f202v-203r, Suffrage to St Denis and Suffrage to St Eustace
5911909 MS 300 f202v-203r, Suffrage to St Denis and Suffrage to St Eustace, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageInitials Collection: Couple scratching their initials into a tree (photo)

Couple scratching their initials into a tree (photo)
724533 Couple scratching their initials into a tree (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInitials Collection: Window w17 depicting Christ blessing (stained glass)

Window w17 depicting Christ blessing (stained glass)
722562 Window w17 depicting Christ blessing (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Alsace, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageInitials Collection: Illuminated initial A, c. 1382-99 (water-based pigment & gold leaf on parchment)

Illuminated initial A, c. 1382-99 (water-based pigment & gold leaf on parchment)
618006 Illuminated initial A, c.1382-99 (water-based pigment & gold leaf on parchment) by Gherarducci, Don Silvestro dei (1339-99); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageInitials Collection: Carved Box, 1680-1700 (oak)

Carved Box, 1680-1700 (oak)
491504 Carved Box, 1680-1700 (oak) by American School, (17th century); h:23.60 w:67.10 d:43.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; American

Background imageInitials Collection: Reverse of a portrait of George Washington, 1789 (gold) (verso of 397298)

Reverse of a portrait of George Washington, 1789 (gold) (verso of 397298)
CH397299 Reverse of a portrait of George Washington, 1789 (gold) (verso of 397298) by American School, (18th century); height: 5.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInitials Collection: William Caxtons (c. 1422 - c. 91) Print Mark, illustration from

William Caxtons (c. 1422 - c. 91) Print Mark, illustration from
XJF208337 William Caxtons (c.1422 - c.91) Print Mark, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix

Background imageInitials Collection: John McDouall Stuart, Scottish explorer of Australia (chromolitho)

John McDouall Stuart, Scottish explorer of Australia (chromolitho)
972264 John McDouall Stuart, Scottish explorer of Australia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John McDouall Stuart (1815-1866)

Background imageInitials Collection: Da, DAB, DAC, DAI, DAD, DAE, DAF (chromolitho)

Da, DAB, DAC, DAI, DAD, DAE, DAF (chromolitho)
984347 Da, DAB, DAC, DAI, DAD, DAE, DAF (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Da, DAB, DAC, DAI, DAD, DAE, DAF)

Background imageInitials Collection: CAM, CAN, CAO, CAQ, CAP, CAR, CAS (chromolitho)

CAM, CAN, CAO, CAQ, CAP, CAR, CAS (chromolitho)
984345 CAM, CAN, CAO, CAQ, CAP, CAR, CAS (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CAM, CAN, CAO, CAQ, CAP, CAR, CAS)

Background imageInitials Collection: aS, aT, aV, JKL, aW, aY, aZ (chromolitho)

aS, aT, aV, JKL, aW, aY, aZ (chromolitho)
984338 aS, aT, aV, JKL, aW, aY, aZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: aS, aT, aV, JKL, aW, aY, aZ)

Background imageInitials Collection: aA, aB, aC, ABC, aD, aE, aF (chromolitho)

aA, aB, aC, ABC, aD, aE, aF (chromolitho)
984335 aA, aB, aC, ABC, aD, aE, aF (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: aA, aB, aC, ABC, aD, aE, aF)

Background imageInitials Collection: TA, TC, TB, TD, TL, TE, TF, TG, TH, TK (chromolitho)

TA, TC, TB, TD, TL, TE, TF, TG, TH, TK (chromolitho)
984325 TA, TC, TB, TD, TL, TE, TF, TG, TH, TK (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: TA, TC, TB, TD, TL, TE, TF, TG, TH, TK)

Background imageInitials Collection: NA, NC, NB, ND, NK, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ (chromolitho)

NA, NC, NB, ND, NK, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ (chromolitho)
984315 NA, NC, NB, ND, NK, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: NA, NC, NB, ND, NK, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ)

Background imageInitials Collection: LA, LB, LC, LD, LL, LE, LF, LG, LH, LJ, LK (chromolitho)

LA, LB, LC, LD, LL, LE, LF, LG, LH, LJ, LK (chromolitho)
984311 LA, LB, LC, LD, LL, LE, LF, LG, LH, LJ, LK (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: LA, LB, LC, LD, LL, LE, LF, LG, LH, LJ, LK)

Background imageInitials Collection: KA, KB, KC, KD, KE, KF, KG, KH, KJ, KI, KK (chromolitho)

KA, KB, KC, KD, KE, KF, KG, KH, KJ, KI, KK (chromolitho)
984309 KA, KB, KC, KD, KE, KF, KG, KH, KJ, KI, KK (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: KA, KB, KC, KD, KE, KF, KG, KH, KJ, KI, KK)

Background imageInitials Collection: JA, JB, JC, JD, JF, JE, JG, JH, JJ, JK, JL (chromolitho)

JA, JB, JC, JD, JF, JE, JG, JH, JJ, JK, JL (chromolitho)
984307 JA, JB, JC, JD, JF, JE, JG, JH, JJ, JK, JL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: JA, JB, JC, JD, JF, JE, JG, JH, JJ, JK, JL)

Background imageInitials Collection: BM, BN, BO, BP, Monogram for Sporting Vehicles, BT, BR, BS, BV, BW, BY, BZ (chromolitho)

BM, BN, BO, BP, Monogram for Sporting Vehicles, BT, BR, BS, BV, BW, BY, BZ (chromolitho)
984292 BM, BN, BO, BP, Monogram for Sporting Vehicles, BT, BR, BS, BV, BW, BY, BZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM, BN, BO, BP)

Background imageInitials Collection: AM, AN, AO, AP, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AW, AY, AZ (chromolitho)

AM, AN, AO, AP, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AW, AY, AZ (chromolitho)
984290 AM, AN, AO, AP, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AW, AY, AZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: AM, AN, AO, AP, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AW, AY, AZ)

Background imageInitials Collection: a, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL (chromolitho)

a, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL (chromolitho)
984289 a, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: a, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL)

Background imageInitials Collection: The Letters (colour photo)

The Letters (colour photo)
3093237 The Letters (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter S. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageInitials Collection: The Letter F (b / w photo)

The Letter F (b / w photo)
3093229 The Letter F (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter F. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageInitials Collection: Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic)

Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic)
6108390 Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic) by Japanese School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Image eAshmolean Museum

Background imageInitials Collection: Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic)

Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic)
6108391 Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic) by Japanese School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Image eAshmolean Museum

Background imageInitials Collection: MS 300 f. 82r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

MS 300 f. 82r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911895 MS 300 f.82r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School, (13th century); 19x14.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageInitials Collection: FAO, FAP, LL, FAR, LP, FAS, FAT (chromolitho)

FAO, FAP, LL, FAR, LP, FAS, FAT (chromolitho)
984355 FAO, FAP, LL, FAR, LP, FAS, FAT (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: FAO, FAP, LL, FAR, LP, FAS, FAT)

Background imageInitials Collection: EAO, EAP, EAR, EAS, EAT, EAV, EAW (chromolitho)

EAO, EAP, EAR, EAS, EAT, EAV, EAW (chromolitho)
984352 EAO, EAP, EAR, EAS, EAT, EAV, EAW (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: EAO, EAP, EAR, EAS, EAT, EAV, EAW)

Background imageInitials Collection: Ea, EAB, EAC, EAE, EAD, EAF, EAG (chromolitho)

Ea, EAB, EAC, EAE, EAD, EAF, EAG (chromolitho)
984350 Ea, EAB, EAC, EAE, EAD, EAF, EAG (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ea, EAB, EAC, EAE, EAD, EAF, EAG)

Background imageInitials Collection: CAT, CAU, CAV, CAX, CAW, CAY, CAZ (chromolitho)

CAT, CAU, CAV, CAX, CAW, CAY, CAZ (chromolitho)
984346 CAT, CAU, CAV, CAX, CAW, CAY, CAZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CAT, CAU, CAV, CAX, CAW, CAY, CAZ)

Background imageInitials Collection: WM, WN, WO, WP, WY, WR, WS, WT, WW, WV, WZ (chromolitho)

WM, WN, WO, WP, WY, WR, WS, WT, WW, WV, WZ (chromolitho)
984330 WM, WN, WO, WP, WY, WR, WS, WT, WW, WV, WZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: WM, WN, WO, WP, WY, WR, WS, WT, WW, WV, WZ)

Background imageInitials Collection: VL, VO, VN, VP, Victoria, VR, VS, VT, VW, VU, VY (chromolitho)

VL, VO, VN, VP, Victoria, VR, VS, VT, VW, VU, VY (chromolitho)
984328 VL, VO, VN, VP, Victoria, VR, VS, VT, VW, VU, VY (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: VL, VO, VN, VP, Victoria, VR, VS, VT, VW, VU, VY)

Background imageInitials Collection: RM, RL, RN, RO, RR, RP, RS, RT, RW, RV, RY (chromolitho)

RM, RL, RN, RO, RR, RP, RS, RT, RW, RV, RY (chromolitho)
984322 RM, RL, RN, RO, RR, RP, RS, RT, RW, RV, RY (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RM, RL, RN, RO, RR, RP, RS, RT, RW, RV, RY)

Background imageInitials Collection: RA, RB, RC, RD, RH, RE, RF, RG, RI, RK, RJ (chromolitho)

RA, RB, RC, RD, RH, RE, RF, RG, RI, RK, RJ (chromolitho)
984321 RA, RB, RC, RD, RH, RE, RF, RG, RI, RK, RJ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RA, RB, RC, RD, RH, RE, RF, RG, RI, RK, RJ)

Background imageInitials Collection: PA, PB, PC, PD, PH, PE, PF, PG, PI, PJ, PK (chromolitho)

PA, PB, PC, PD, PH, PE, PF, PG, PI, PJ, PK (chromolitho)
984319 PA, PB, PC, PD, PH, PE, PF, PG, PI, PJ, PK (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: PA, PB, PC, PD, PH, PE, PF, PG, PI, PJ, PK)

Background imageInitials Collection: OL, ON, OM, OP, OO, OR, OS, OT, OV, OW, OX (chromolitho)

OL, ON, OM, OP, OO, OR, OS, OT, OV, OW, OX (chromolitho)
984318 OL, ON, OM, OP, OO, OR, OS, OT, OV, OW, OX (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: OL, ON, OM, OP, OO, OR, OS, OT, OV, OW, OX)

Background imageInitials Collection: NL, NM, NN, NO, NW, NP, NR, NS, NV, NT, NY (chromolitho)

NL, NM, NN, NO, NW, NP, NR, NS, NV, NT, NY (chromolitho)
984316 NL, NM, NN, NO, NW, NP, NR, NS, NV, NT, NY (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: NL, NM, NN, NO, NW, NP, NR, NS, NV, NT, NY)

Background imageInitials Collection: MA, MB, MC, MD, MM, ME, MF, MG, MH, MK, ML (chromolitho)

MA, MB, MC, MD, MM, ME, MF, MG, MH, MK, ML (chromolitho)
984313 MA, MB, MC, MD, MM, ME, MF, MG, MH, MK, ML (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: MA, MB, MC, MD, MM, ME, MF, MG, MH, MK, ML)

Background imageInitials Collection: GA, GB, GC, GD, GH, GF, GG, GI, GJ, GK, GL (chromolitho)

GA, GB, GC, GD, GH, GF, GG, GI, GJ, GK, GL (chromolitho)
984301 GA, GB, GC, GD, GH, GF, GG, GI, GJ, GK, GL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: GA, GB, GC, GD, GH, GF, GG, GI, GJ, GK, GL)

Background imageInitials Collection: EM, EN, EO, EP, ES, ER, ET, EV, EW, EY, EZ (chromolitho)

EM, EN, EO, EP, ES, ER, ET, EV, EW, EY, EZ (chromolitho)
984298 EM, EN, EO, EP, ES, ER, ET, EV, EW, EY, EZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: EM, EN, EO, EP, ES, ER, ET, EV, EW, EY, EZ)

Background imageInitials Collection: DA, DB, DC, DD, DE, DF, DG, DJ, DH, DK, DL (chromolitho)

DA, DB, DC, DD, DE, DF, DG, DJ, DH, DK, DL (chromolitho)
984295 DA, DB, DC, DD, DE, DF, DG, DJ, DH, DK, DL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: DA, DB, DC, DD, DE, DF, DG, DJ, DH, DK, DL)

Background imageInitials Collection: CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CI, CJ, CK, CL (chromolitho)

CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CI, CJ, CK, CL (chromolitho)
984293 CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CI, CJ, CK, CL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CI, CJ, CK, CL)

Background imageInitials Collection: BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BK, BL (chromolitho)

BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BK, BL (chromolitho)
984291 BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BK, BL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BK, BL)




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