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31.
Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum

Creator:
Bede, the Venerable, Saint, 673-735
Published / Created:
[ca. 1375-1400]
Call Number:
Takamiya MS 62
Image Count:
189
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript volume, in a single hand, containing the text of Bede's Historia ecclesiastica, followed by the text of the Historia brittoum of Nennius; a brief biography of Merlin; and Sybilline prophecies
Description:
In Latin.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Bede, the Venerable, Saint, 673-735.
Subject (Topic):
Illumination of books and manuscripts, medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, Great Britain, Church history, and History
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum

32.
A view of the apparatus and part of the great cylinder in the Pantheon [graphic] / M.A. Rooker del

Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1778]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior of the Pantheon, Oxford Street, with Benjamin Wilson standing at left holding a torch at the end of a long conducting device, two assistants at different points in the apparatus at right."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved above image.
Publisher:
J. Nourse
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, London., London, and England.
Subject (Name):
Wilson, Benjamin, 1721-1788,
Subject (Topic):
Electricity, electricity, Experiments, Scientific equipment, and Electrical apparatus
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the apparatus and part of the great cylinder in the Pantheon [graphic] / M.A. Rooker del. ; engrav'd by J. Basire

33.
[Arms of the Worshipful Company of Stationers] [graphic]

Creator:
Baker, B. (Benjamin), active 1766-1824, printmaker
Published / Created:
[18--?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Ticket to the Stationers Company; their coat of arms shown as armorial shield held by two trumpeting angels, and motto "verbum domini manet in eternum"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Guilds, Coats of arms, Angels, and Trumpets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Arms of the Worshipful Company of Stationers] [graphic]

34.
Brut chronicle

Published / Created:
[ca. 1450]
Call Number:
Takamiya MS 67
Image Count:
426
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, on parchment, in a single hand, of the "Common Version" of the Brut Chronicle
Alternative Title:
Chronicles of England
Description:
In Middle English.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Topic):
English literature, English prose literature, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Brut chronicle

35.
By the Masters and Wardens. Sir, you are desired to be at a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful

Published / Created:
[1820s?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Invitation to a Court of Assistants' meeting of the Company of Brewers, at Brewer Hall in London
Alternative Title:
Sir, you are desired to be at a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Brewers, at Brewers Hall
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Worshipful Company of Brewers.
Subject (Topic):
Coats of arms and Guilds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > By the Masters and Wardens. Sir, you are desired to be at a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Brewers, at Brewers Hall, Addle Street, Aldermanbury, on [blank] next, the [blank] day of [blank] at [blank] o'clock in the [blank] noon; and you are desired not to fail. I am, sir, your most obedient servant, William Vines, Clerk

36.
Christ Ch. Spitalfields, Charity Schools. Sir, the favor of your company is requested to dine with

Published / Created:
[1828]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.3
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Invitation to a dinner with officers of the Charity Schools of Christ Church, scheduled for 5 June 1828 at Highbury Tavern
Alternative Title:
Christ Church Spitalfields, Charity Schools and Sir, the favor of your company is requested to dine with the Treasurer & Trustees of the Charity Schools of Christ Church
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Christ Church (Spitalfields, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Charity-schools and Schools
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Christ Ch. Spitalfields, Charity Schools. Sir, the favor of your company is requested to dine with the Treasurer & Trustees of the Charity Schools of Christ Church, Middlesex, at Highbury Tavern on Thursday, June 5th, 1828

37.
City panorama a birds eye view of London and surrounding country, taken from the Monument, is open

Published / Created:
[not before 1826]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Etched advertisement for a panoramic view of London that could be viewed (for an admission fee) at 61 Wood Street. Wrapping around the text at center is a circular depiction of that bird's-eye panorama of the city
Alternative Title:
Birds eye view of London and surrounding country, taken from the Monument, is open for the inspection of the public and City panorama, 61 Wood Street, Cheapside
Description:
Title from text at center of image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > City panorama a birds eye view of London and surrounding country, taken from the Monument, is open for the inspection of the public. Admittance 1 shilling. 61 Wood Street, Cheapside. [graphic]

38.
Curriers' Hall, [blank] 183[blank]. Sir, the pleasure of your company is requested to dine with the

Published / Created:
[1830s]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Invitation to a dinner with the governors of the Worshipful Company of Curriers
Alternative Title:
Sir, the pleasure of your company is requested to dine with the Master, Wardens, and Court of Assistants of The Worshipful Company of Curriers
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Worshipful Company of Curriers (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Coats of arms and Guilds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Curriers' Hall, [blank] 183[blank]. Sir, the pleasure of your company is requested to dine with the Master, Wardens, and Court of Assistants of The Worshipful Company of Curriers, on Saturday the [blank] day of [blank] at the [blank] at four o'clock precisely. I am, sir, your obedient servant, Edward Burkitt, Clerk

39.
Dyers Hall, London. September 22nd, 1827. Sir, you are hereby summoned to appear at Dyers Hall

Published / Created:
[1827]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Invitation for an election of governors of the Worshipful Company of Dyers, to take place at Dyers Hall on 10 October 1827
Alternative Title:
Sir, you are hereby summoned to appear at Dyers Hall, Elbow Lane, Dowgate Hill, on Wednesday the 10th day of October 1827
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Dyers' Company (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Coats of arms, Guilds, and Elections
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dyers Hall, London. September 22nd, 1827. Sir, you are hereby summoned to appear at Dyers Hall, Elbow Lane, Dowgate Hill, on Wednesday the 10th day of October 1827, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at a General Court to be holden there by the Worshipful Company of Dyers, for the election of Wardens, Beadle, and Woad Porter of the said company, for the year ensuing; that being the day appointed by the charter for that purpose

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