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41. Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]

Published / Created:: [24 May 1798]
Call Number:: Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:: Page 223. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A man leans from a rostrum (right), holding up his wig, addressing an audience of men and women, seated and standing, most of whom hold up their wigs, disclosing bald or cropped heads. In his left hand is a wig of luxuriant curls which he has taken from the head of a protesting old woman. Most of the wigs simulate natural hair, either short or in ringlets. On the wall is a placard: 'For Debate, \ Opinions \ on \ Baldness. \ It is the sincere wish of the \ proprietors of this Institution, \ that Gentlemen and Ladies will be Uncover'd on this important Occasion'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Debate on the baldness of the times
Description:: Title etched below image., One of the series of Laurie & Whittle drolls., Numbered '217' in lower left of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Architectural details: rostrum & paneling., 1 print : etching with engraving on wove paper ; plate mark 20.1 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 24.3 x 30.2 cm., Mounted to 26 x 32 cm., and Mounted on page 223 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
Publisher:: Published 24th May 1798 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):: Baldness, Sconces, and Wigs
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]

42. [Revels, Covent Garden bagnio, 1736] [graphic].

Published / Created:: [1736?]
Call Number:: Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:: Page 219. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title and date from note in ink below image, on mounting page., Sheet trimmed within plate mark with probable loss of text., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum., Temporary local subject terms: Gaming-table -- Male costume, 1736 -- Female costume, 1736 -- Table settings -- Furniture., Folded to 23.1 x 25 cm; mounted to 32 x 26 cm., and Mounted on page 219 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: Covent Garden (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Brothels, Prostitutes, Eating & drinking, Alcoholic beverages, Gambling, Sconces, and Beds
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Revels, Covent Garden bagnio, 1736] [graphic].