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1.
Duncan MacDonald, of the shire of Caithness Gent. the celebrated Scotish equilibrist [graphic]

Published / Created:
[June 1753]
Call Number:
753.06.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A broadside on Duncan Macdonald, a Scottish acrobat; with an etching after a drawing by Louis Philippe Boitard showing Macdonald balancing on a wire, at his feet jack-boots, balancing on his right foot a wheel, a dish, a tray with 15 glasses, and a g...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Fenwick Bull
Subject (Name):
Macdonald, Duncan, active 1753
Subject (Topic):
Acrobats, Scotish, Aerialists, and Jugglers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Duncan MacDonald, of the shire of Caithness Gent. the celebrated Scotish equilibrist [graphic]

2.
Jacob Hall [art original].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1772?]
Call Number:
33 18 Copy 2
Collection Title:
Opposite page 88. Memoires du comte de Grammont ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of the rope dancer Jacob Hall; long half-length, standing to the left; wearing floppy cap, billowing white shirt with bow tie; a comb on table to the left, his right hand raised towards chest; after Jacob van Oost
Description:
Title written below image.
Subject (Name):
Hall, Jacob,
Subject (Topic):
Acrobats and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Jacob Hall [art original].

3.
The Westminster mountebank, or, Palace yard pranks [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 November 1795]
Call Number:
795.11.20.04+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Fox, as a quack doctor, addresses a mob from the front of a platform which rests upon five beer-barrels inscribed 'Whitbreads entire' (cf. BMSat 8638). Four other mountebanks are performing. Fox wears the full wig and old-fashioned laced coat and wai...
Alternative Title:
Palace yard pranks
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published No. 20, 1795, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839
Subject (Topic):
Medicine shows, Quacks & quackery, Politicians, Acrobats, Aerialists, Clowns, Money, Barrels, and Spectators
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Westminster mountebank, or, Palace yard pranks [graphic].

4.
[Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1733]
Call Number:
Hogarth 733.01.00.01++ Impression 1 Box 300
Collection Title:
Plate 31. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 31. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The scene is of the Southwark fairgrounds in London with attractions. A large sign "The Siege of Troy" hangs in front a church obscuring all but the steeple. A theatrical booth on the left collapses under the sign "The Stage of Mutiny ..."; a lantern ...
Alternative Title:
Humours of a fair
Description:
Title and publisher from Paulson.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Social life and customs, Acrobats, Blacks, City & town life, Crowds, Entertainers, Fairs, Magicians, Peepshows, Puppet shows, Street musicians, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

5.
[Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1733]
Call Number:
Sotheby 31++ Box 305
Collection Title:
Plate 31. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 31. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The scene is of the Southwark fairgrounds in London with attractions. A large sign "The Siege of Troy" hangs in front a church obscuring all but the steeple. A theatrical booth on the left collapses under the sign "The Stage of Mutiny ..."; a lantern ...
Alternative Title:
Humours of a fair
Description:
Title and publisher from Paulson.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Social life and customs, Acrobats, Blacks, City & town life, Crowds, Entertainers, Fairs, Magicians, Peepshows, Puppet shows, Street musicians, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

6.
[Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1733]
Call Number:
Hogarth 733.01.00.01++ Impression 2 Box 300
Collection Title:
Plate 31. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 31. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The scene is of the Southwark fairgrounds in London with attractions. A large sign "The Siege of Troy" hangs in front a church obscuring all but the steeple. A theatrical booth on the left collapses under the sign "The Stage of Mutiny ..."; a lantern ...
Alternative Title:
Humours of a fair
Description:
Title and publisher from Paulson.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Social life and customs, Acrobats, Blacks, City & town life, Crowds, Entertainers, Fairs, Magicians, Peepshows, Puppet shows, Street musicians, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

7.
[Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1733]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Plate 31. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 31. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The scene is of the Southwark fairgrounds in London with attractions. A large sign "The Siege of Troy" hangs in front a church obscuring all but the steeple. A theatrical booth on the left collapses under the sign "The Stage of Mutiny ..."; a lantern ...
Alternative Title:
Humours of a fair
Description:
Title and publisher from Paulson.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Social life and customs, Acrobats, Blacks, City & town life, Crowds, Entertainers, Fairs, Magicians, Peepshows, Puppet shows, Street musicians, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

8.
[Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]

Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1733]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Plate 31. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 31. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The scene is of the Southwark fairgrounds in London with attractions. A large sign "The Siege of Troy" hangs in front a church obscuring all but the steeple. A theatrical booth on the left collapses under the sign "The Stage of Mutiny ..."; a lantern ...
Alternative Title:
Humours of a fair
Description:
Title and publisher from Paulson.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Social life and customs, Acrobats, Blacks, City & town life, Crowds, Entertainers, Fairs, Magicians, Peepshows, Puppet shows, Street musicians, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Southwark Fair, or, The humours of a fair] [graphic]