Written Word Collection

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972958 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972960 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)
3084443 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

History of Paper: Paper roll manufacture
3787657 History of Paper: Paper roll manufacture; (add.info.: History of Paper: Paper roll manufacture. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta')

History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand
3787664 History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand; (add.info.: History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand ( Uzbekistan), 13th century

History of Paper: Making Flax Paper
3787656 History of Paper: Making Flax Paper; (add.info.: History of Paper: Making Flax Paper in France. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta')

History of Paper: Using palm leaves
3787652 History of Paper: Using palm leaves; (add.info.: History of Paper: Using palm leaves in India. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta'). 1913

History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt
3787654 History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt; (add.info.: History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt, c. 300 BC)

History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt
3787658 History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt; (add.info.: History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta')

Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)
2972989 Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
2972977 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding c.1890-1900 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas, c
2972922 Pages from Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas, c.1825 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

The Distrest Poet, 1741 (etching)
2972950 The Distrest Poet, 1741 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers
2972926 Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers, 1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

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

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

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

A Love Letter (engraving)
1051633 A Love Letter (engraving) by Lowcock, Charles Frederick (fl.1878-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Love Letter)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Page from Supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of Duplex and Other Table Lamps
3084475 Page from Supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of Duplex and Other Table Lamps, Suspension Lamps, Wallback Lamps, Brackets, Lanterns, &c

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084396 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Page from Illustrated Catalogue of Wire Goods, 1887 (litho)
3084410 Page from Illustrated Catalogue of Wire Goods, 1887 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 27.7x21.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: S)

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084398 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Lava rocks on the sandy beach along the Kauai Multiuse Trail at twilight, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Lava rocks on the sandy beach along the Kauai Multiuse Trail (Ke Ala Hele Makalae) at twilight, with Aloha written with driftwood and rock; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

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The written word has the power to transport us through time and immerse us in different worlds. As we turn the pages of a sample book from 1890-1895, we can feel the texture of both textile and paper beneath our fingertips, reminding us of an era long gone. The words on a page from William Tarn and Co. 's Illustrated Catalogue bring to life images of exquisite furniture, tempting us with their prices. Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas take us on a journey into architectural beauty, as we explore pages filled with intricate drawings and plans. Meanwhile, The Distrest Poet etching from 1741 captures the essence of human emotions immortalized in ink. Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet showcases how even mundane objects like lamps can be transformed into works of art when accompanied by persuasive words. A love letter engraving tugs at our heartstrings, reminding us that some sentiments are best expressed through pen strokes rather than spoken words. Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers invite us into a world where every corner is adorned with elegance and style. And as we gaze upon Guilbaud Cabinet made between 1693-1712 out of walnut wood, it becomes clear that even furniture can tell stories if given the chance. Through these glimpses into history - whether it's exploring materials for house painting or marveling at Arctic candle lamps - we realize that each stroke of ink holds within it a piece of someone's story waiting to be discovered. The written word connects generations across time, allowing ideas to transcend boundaries and cultures. In this age where digital screens dominate our lives, let's not forget the magic held within those handwritten letters or meticulously crafted catalogues. They remind us that there is something special about holding tangible pieces of history in our hands – fragments frozen in time yet still capable of igniting our imagination.