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1.
1812, or, Regency a la mode [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1812]
Call Number:
812.00.00.129+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A toilet scene. The Regent stands in profile to the right at his dressing-table, rouging his cheek with a small brush. An attendant, resembling McMahon, laces the stays which in front resemble a waistcoat; he tugs at the lace, standing on a low stool...
Alternative Title:
Regency a la mode
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, McMahon, John, approximately 1754-1817, and Dionysus (Greek deity),
Subject (Topic):
Dressing tables, Cosmetics, Corsets, Stools, Mirrors, Monkeys, Wigs, Debt, Sconces, Clocks & watches, Dogs, and Urination
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > 1812, or, Regency a la mode [graphic]

2.
A fashionable lady in dress & undress [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 14. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A design partly bisected by a vertical line. The same lady sits (left) directed to the left at her dressing-table, wearing only a long chemise or petticoat, and slippers. On the right she sits, in the same attitude but directed to the right, fully dr...
Alternative Title:
Fashionable lady in dress and undress
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dressing tables, Wigs, and Cosmetics
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A fashionable lady in dress & undress [graphic]

3.
Buck metamorphos'd, or, Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris [graphic]

Creator:
Smith, Gabriel, 1724-1783, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1756]
Call Number:
756.00.00.99+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Samuel Foote in character; whole length, standing, wearing the latest 'French' fashions, including large fur muff, wig with pointed sides, mis-matched tights, and coat with over-sized cuffs; his outfit is scrutinized by two English gentle...
Alternative Title:
Buck metamorphosed and Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for John Ryall & Robt. Withy, at Hogarth's Head in Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777. and Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777
Subject (Topic):
Performances, Actors, British, Clothing & dress, Comedies, Muffs, Dressing tables, Paintings, Supernatural beings, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Buck metamorphos'd, or, Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris [graphic]

4.
Dressing for the House on the - March 1829 [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 March 1829]
Call Number:
829.03.24.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Lyndhurst stands beside a dressing-table (left), in shirt-sleeves, wearing his Chancellor's wig. He puts one hand into the arm-hole of a coat which a footman in livery holds out, saying, 'Your Lordship's Coat is become very threadbare for you know yo...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. March 24, 1829, by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Name):
Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Lyndhurst, Sarah Garay, Lady, 1795-1834., and Dudley, John William Ward, Earl of, 1781-1833.
Subject (Topic):
Dressing tables, Mirrors, Servants, Wigs, Coats, Ceremonial maces, and Robes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dressing for the House on the - March 1829 [graphic]

5.
The finishing touch [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[29 September 1791]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Lady Archer sits in profile to the right before her dressing-table, applying rouge to her cheek with a brush. Her notoriously painted cheek is blotched with drink. She is dressed for driving, wearing a coat of masculine cut, and a skirt which is shor...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Sepr. 29th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Archer, Sarah West, Lady, 1741-1801
Subject (Topic):
Boudoirs, Carriages & coaches, Cosmetics, Dressing tables, Eyeglasses, Mirrors, Reflections, Riding habits, Sash windows, and Sconces
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The finishing touch [graphic].

6.
[Margery Inkle dressing her hair] [graphic]

Creator:
Hibbart, William, 1725-1808, printmaker
Published / Created:
30 Dec. 1776, as the act directs.
Call Number:
49 3069
Collection Title:
Opposite half-title page. Journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Margery in stays and petticoat seated before her dressing-table holds the monstrous erection on her head. Her father, Inkle, seated on a chair (right), watches in astonishment. A maid stands by an open door (left) holding the cock which has been robb...
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Pub. by C. Anstey
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Hairstyles, Corsets, Dressing tables, Roosters, Feathers, and Cats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Margery Inkle dressing her hair] [graphic]