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1.
A collection of Georgian-era gaming counters issued by London clubs and gaming houses

Published / Created:
[approximately 1790-1820]
Call Number:
66 790 C697 Shelved in Object Room C:A
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
three-dimensional form
Abstract:
A collection of six gaming counters or monetary tokens from the gambling houses and clubs of Georgian London. Four were made by John Milton (signed "J. Milton f." or "J.M" on the smaller pieces) with an ace of spades encircled with the quote "Honi soi...
Description:
For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Gambling, Roulette, and Clubs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A collection of Georgian-era gaming counters issued by London clubs and gaming houses

2.
Damn Bucephalus! [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1777]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 109. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on betting on horses: a fat man seated in a chair looks angrily to right, a dog sits beside him."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Gambling, Anger, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Damn Bucephalus! [graphic]

3.
Damn Bucephalus! [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1777]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 109. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on betting on horses: a fat man seated in a chair looks angrily to right, a dog sits beside him."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Gambling, Anger, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Damn Bucephalus! [graphic]

4.
Damn Mambrino [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1779]
Call Number:
Maidment B87 no. 1 Box 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Gambling, Anger, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Damn Mambrino [graphic]

5.
Facing Allmack's. EO table, No. 81 Pall Mall, for gold and silver

Published / Created:
[1780s?]
Call Number:
File 66 780 Al444
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Facing Almack's. EO table, No. 81 Pall Mall, for gold and silver and Facing Almack's. Even Odd table, No. 81 Pall Mall, for gold and silver
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Roulette and Gambling
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Facing Allmack's. EO table, No. 81 Pall Mall, for gold and silver

6.
Keep within compass Prudence produceth esteem. [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs, [not after 1832]
Call Number:
832.00.00.53
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young woman stands within a compass inscribed 'Fear God', holding an open book inscribed 'The Pleasures of Imagination Realized'. At her feet is an open chest full of guineas from which hang bank-notes and jewels; it is inscribed 'The Reward of Vir...
Alternative Title:
Prudence produceth esteem and Keep within compass and you shall be sure, to avoid many troubles which others endure
Description:
Title from text above and below circular image at center of design.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Bowles & Carver, No. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, London
Subject (Topic):
Compasses (Drawing instruments), Dogs, Dwellings, Farms, Gambling, Handicraft, Intoxication, Lanterns, Meadows, Mothers, Parables, Playing cards, Punishment & torture, Vice, and Watchmen
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Keep within compass Prudence produceth esteem. [graphic]

7.
Marriage a-la-Mode. [graphic] / Plate II

Creator:
Baron, Bernard, 1696-1762, printmaker
Published / Created:
according to act of parliament, April 1st 1745.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 764 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Plate 17. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 17. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The young couple are seen in a large, well-furnished room that is in a state of disorder after a night's entertainment; the Viscount is collapsed in a chair having just arrived, the clock showing 1:20 a.m. His sword lies at his feet, broken, and a bon...
Alternative Title:
Marriage à-la-Mode, Pl. 2.
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Couples, Dogs, Gambling, Interiors, Interior decoration, Marriage, Musical instruments, Parables, Paintings, Sculpture, Servants, and Stewards
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-Mode. [graphic] / Plate II

8.
Marriage a-la-Mode. [graphic] / Plate II

Creator:
Baron, Bernard, 1696-1762, printmaker
Published / Created:
according to act of parliament, April 1st 1745.
Call Number:
Folio Greenberg 75 H67 753
Collection Title:
Plate 17. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 17. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The young couple are seen in a large, well-furnished room that is in a state of disorder after a night's entertainment; the Viscount is collapsed in a chair having just arrived, the clock showing 1:20 a.m. His sword lies at his feet, broken, and a bon...
Alternative Title:
Marriage à-la-Mode, Pl. 2.
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Couples, Dogs, Gambling, Interiors, Interior decoration, Marriage, Musical instruments, Parables, Paintings, Sculpture, Servants, and Stewards
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-Mode. [graphic] / Plate II

9.
Marriage a-la-Mode. [graphic] / Plate II

Creator:
Baron, Bernard, 1696-1762, printmaker
Published / Created:
according to act of parliament, April 1st 1745.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 764 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Plate 17. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 17. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The young couple are seen in a large, well-furnished room that is in a state of disorder after a night's entertainment; the Viscount is collapsed in a chair having just arrived, the clock showing 1:20 a.m. His sword lies at his feet, broken, and a bon...
Alternative Title:
Marriage à-la-Mode, Pl. 2.
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Couples, Dogs, Gambling, Interiors, Interior decoration, Marriage, Musical instruments, Parables, Paintings, Sculpture, Servants, and Stewards
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-Mode. [graphic] / Plate II

10.
Newmarket a shot at a pigeon / [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd 1st March 1777.
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 73. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on a gullible young gambler; a street scene with a group of local Newmarket men and a small boy pointing at an open-mouthed young gentleman his right hand in his pocket holding a riding whip accompanied by an Italian greyhound; a street dog de...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Gambling, Whips, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Newmarket a shot at a pigeon / [graphic]

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