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1.
Building houses with cards [graphic] : from an original painting in Vauxhall Gardens

Published / Created:
[approximately 1750]
Call Number:
750.00.00.03
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In a room, a group watching as a man sitting at a round table builds a house of cards, which tumbles down as a figure leans in at right, the man and a man standing in outdoor clothes behind looks at him with dismay; in the right foreground two young ...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Robert Sayer
Subject (Topic):
Chairs, Children, Dogs, Drawing rooms, Furniture, Interiors, Playing cards, Screens, Tables, and Toys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Building houses with cards [graphic] : from an original painting in Vauxhall Gardens

2.
Building houses with cards engraved after the original painting in Vaux Hall Garden / [graphic]

Creator:
Truchy, L., 1731-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1764]
Call Number:
764.00.00.35+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a room, a small group of women and children watch as a man sitting at a round table builds a house of cards, which tumbles down as a figure leans in at the right; a man standing in outdoor clothes behind looks at him with dismay. On a chair on the ...
Description:
Publication date from Carington Bowles's entry in Maxted, I. London book trades, 1775-1800.
Publisher:
Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhil [sic], and Carington Bowles in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Topic):
Cards, Chairs, Children, Dolls, Furnishings, Games, Interiors, Screens, Tables, and Upholstery
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Building houses with cards engraved after the original painting in Vaux Hall Garden / [graphic]

3.
Domestick amusement. The fair seamstress [graphic]

Creator:
Watson, James, 1740-1790, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1764]
Call Number:
764.00.00.09+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young woman sitting directed to left in a wicker-backed chair in a panelled room, wearing a gown with frills at the elbows and a mob-cap, sewing; with a ribbon box and pin cushion on a small table to left; after Heilmann."--British Museum online ca...
Alternative Title:
Domestic amusement and Fair seamstress
Description:
Title from caption etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhil, and Carington Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard, London
Subject (Topic):
Boudoirs, Chairs, Interiors, Sewing, Sewing equipment & supplies, and Young adults
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Domestick amusement. The fair seamstress [graphic]

4.
Domestick amusement. The lovely spinner [graphic]

Creator:
Watson, James, 1740-1790, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1764]
Call Number:
764.00.00.10+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A young woman seated in a caned armchair with cushions, directed to right, wearing a frilled cap, a dark apron over her gown with long sleeves and ruffles at the elbow, spinning and glancing at the viewer; a fireplace with a work bag hanging a fire sc...
Alternative Title:
Domestic amusement and Lovely spinner
Description:
Title from caption etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Topic):
Chairs, Fireplaces, Interiors, Mirrors, Purses, Sewing equipment & supplies, Spinning, Spinning apparatus, and Young adults
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Domestick amusement. The lovely spinner [graphic]

5.
Old Darby and Joan [graphic].

Published / Created:
published according to act of Parliament, 1759.
Call Number:
759.00.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An elderly man and woman are sitting in armchairs in front of a cottage, each smoking a pipe. The woman holds a glass, the man a pitcher. They are surrounded by farm animals. A beehive, a birdcage and birdhouses are in the background
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for Jno. Bowles & Son at the Black Horse in Cornhill
Subject (Topic):
Dwellings, Livestock, Birdcages, Birdhouses, Beehives, Chairs, and Windmills
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Old Darby and Joan [graphic].

6.
The fond parents [graphic].

Published / Created:
16 Sepr. 1776.
Call Number:
776.09.16.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Three generations of a family gather around a humble hearth, forming an image of domestic happiness in a modest setting. The father, seated on a chair set in front of a fireplace, lifts a small child. The mother is seated to his right, holding the ha...
Description:
Title from caption etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Subject (Geographic):
France. and France
Subject (Topic):
Family life, Social conditions, Children & adults, Domestic life, Interiors, Clothing & dress, Drums, Lanterns, and Chairs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The fond parents [graphic].

7.
The jealous maids [graphic]

Creator:
Laurie, Robert, 1755-1836, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd as the act directs, 2nd March 1772.
Call Number:
772.03.02.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A pretty young maid seated at a table is flirting with a footman leaning with his arms on the back of her chair. She is petting a cat; two kittens are playing in a basket on another chair. In the background, another maid, busy mending a garment, look...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Women domestics, Servants, Envy, Baskets, Cats, Chairs, and Tables
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The jealous maids [graphic]

8.
The prodigal son revelling with harlots [graphic].

Published / Created:
[12 April 1797]
Call Number:
797.04.12.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The young man sitting on a sofa with his arm around the shoulders of a prostitute, clinking glasses with her and another prostitute wearing a plumed hat who sits on the right; at a table set with decanters of wine and dishes of fruit."--British Museu...
Alternative Title:
Prodigal son reveling with harlots
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 12th April, 1797, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Prodigal son (Parable) in art, Tables, Chairs, Wallpapers, Eating & drinking, Fruit, Alcoholic beverages, Bottles, and Jewelry
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The prodigal son revelling with harlots [graphic].

9.
[The repose] [graphic]

Creator:
Pettit, John, active 1780-1790, printmaker
Published / Created:
[7 April 1787]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 62. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young man in a cap sitting on a basket, smoking a pipe, a tankard in his hand, resting on his crossed legs, his right arm draped over the back of a chair at left, his hat fallen on the ground beside; circular design after Bunbury."--British Museum ...
Description:
Title from later state.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs April 7th, 1787, by J. Jones, No. 63 Great Portland Street
Subject (Topic):
Chairs, Baskets, Drinking vessels, and Pipes (Smoking)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [The repose] [graphic]