The mast slants across the deisgn backed by a sail bellying in the wind. W.B. [i.e. William Blockhead] sits miserably with closed eyes astride a spar, to which he has tied his right thigh. His right arm encircles the mast, and to his wrist is tied a...
Alternative Title:
Enjoying the fresh air for the 304th time
Description:
Title from text above image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Navy, Sea life, Reading, Sailors, British, and Ships
"The Blockhead family, seemingly older by some ten years, admire W. B., now a sturdy young man, in smart tight-waisted lieutenant's uniform with knee-breeches. He looks over his shoulder at his reflection in a cheval-glass, beside which stands another...
Alternative Title:
Mr. B. promoted to Lieutenant and first putting on his uniform and Mr. B promoted to Lieut. and first putting on his uniform
"Thomas Raikes sits on a divan between two courtesans, his head in profile to the right. On the right is a round table spread with a luxurious dessert, pine-apple, peaches, decanters, &c. The centre-piece is a figure of Mercury (cf. British Museum Sat...
Alternative Title:
The commercial dandy and his sleeping partners
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 1st, 1821 by G. Humprey [sic] 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Raikes, Thomas, 1777-1848
Subject (Topic):
Brothels, Courtesans, Dandies, British, and Prostitutes
