Title from item., Printmaker identified from the original drawing in the Huntington Library., From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls., Plate numbered '241' in lower left corner., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Temporary local subject terms: Manifestations of leap year -- Young women -- Young men -- Female dress, 1800 -- Male dress, 1800.
Publisher:
Published 18th March 1800, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Plate [36] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's History of England; Louis VII in profile to left, kneeling in prayer Canterbury Cathedral, before the tomb of St Thomas Becket, wearing an ermine trimmed cloak decorated with fleurs-de-lis, his arms on a rest covered with a velvet cloth, his crown on the ground beside him."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Lewis the Seventh, King of France, before Becket's tomb and Louis the Seventh, King of France, before Becket's tomb
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate [36] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Louis VII, King of France, approximately 1120-1180, and Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170
Plate [113] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; interior with Knox standing at left waving arms as he speaks to Mary who sits at right with head bowed, three attendants behind her."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Mary Queen of Scots reproved by Knox
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [113] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587, and Knox, John, approximately 1514-1572,
Trade card of P. Brown, printseller, who was active from 1790 to 1809. In 1802 he added the activity of printer. Engraved around the perimeter of the oval: "Dealer in prints and drawings, ancient and modern. N.B. The full value given for any collection of prints, drawings, copper plates, etc."
Description:
Title from text engraved within oval. and For further information, consult library staff.
Title engraved below image., Date of publication from dealer's description., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Text below title: NB. Regimentals & naval uniforms made in the neatest manner., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Miller, Lambeth
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Merchants, Dry-goods, Dry goods stores, and Window displays
Plate [157] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; a stone plate with coins from the reign of Charles I; on top inscribed 'SIEGE COINS', in front a pickaxe, a pointing stick and a pot of coins, surrounded by plantation decor, castle towers behind"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text within image., Initial letters of printmaker's name in signature form a monogram., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [157] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publication date from an unverified card catalog record., Four columns of verse signed at the end "Hudibras" below image: First pans and kettles of all keys, from trebles, down to double bass ..., For earlier states, see no.1703 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 2., and Temporary local subject terms: Fairs: "Horn Fair", Charlton, Kent -- Banners: Horns and women's undergarments used as banners on stick -- Kitchen utensils: pots as noisemakers -- Ladles-- Horns: stag's horns -- Ram's horns -- Cow's horns -- Grain -- Distaffs -- Processions: Skimmington -- Buildings: cottages -- Boats: row-boat -- Alehouses -- Signs with horns -- Tubs -- Matrimony -- Countrymen -- Swans -- Shrews -- Literature: verse purported to be from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-1680).
"A yokel in a smock laughs, clasping his side, with two others, who listen with sly grins. He has a pitchfork the others spade and rake. Behind is a cottage among trees; in the background a church spire. Below the design: 'Ods Dickins - I ha Play'd our New Parson such afunney trick, You must know he came to our house last Night in the midst of the Storm - so what does I do but persuades he to sleep with Wife & I - so I slips out of Bed this morning & leaves em both fast a sleep - Now thinks I as I shuts the door softly - how Foolish he will look when he finds himself alone in Bed with my Wife - an't that a good Joke now, ha, ha, ha.'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
New way to cheat the parson
Description:
Title etched above image., From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls., Other prints in the Laurie & Whittle Drolls series were executed by either Isaac Cruikshank or Richard Newton., Three lines of text below title: Ods Dickins - I ha play'd our new parson such a funney trick. You must know he came to our house last night ..., and Plate numbered '244' in lower left corner.
Publisher:
Published 12th May, 1800, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Dwellings, Farmers, Gardening equipment & supplies, and Shirts
Plate [81] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Titlepage for the continuation of Chapter XXIII; Elizabeth sitting at a table to right, writing out a declaration, while Richard III stands looking at her and gesturing towards her grieving children who are gathered to left, the foremost sitting with her head covered and her hands outstretched; a descriptive plaque below."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Queen Dowager putting herself and daughters under the protection of Richard the Third
Description:
Title from text above image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [81] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Elizabeth, Queen, consort of Edward IV, King of England, 1437?-1492, and Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485,
Roberts, Henry, approximately 1710-approximately 1790, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1800 and 1820]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 177. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View in St James's Park, with the palace on the left and Westminster Abbey in distance on the right; fashionably dressed figures in park strolling among rows of trees receding into the distance."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
Palais Royale de St. Jacques du costé du parc
Description:
Titles engraved below image, in English and French., Date range for publication based on publisher James Heskett's active dates; see British Museum online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., For an earlier state published by Henry Parker, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.2268., Folded to 26.5 x 24.7 cm; mounted to 32 x 26 cm., and Mounted on page 177 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:
Printed for J. Heskett, N. 13 Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange
Subject (Geographic):
Saint James's Park (London, England),
Subject (Name):
Saint James's Palace (London, England), and Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic):
Trees, Parks, Pedestrian malls, and Castles & palaces
