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1.
Abelard and Eloisa [graphic].

Published / Created:
published as the act directs, 20 Apr. 1778.
Call Number:
778.04.20.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A very fat gentleman on the left paying court to an ugly old lady on the right; both are seated with the gentleman with a small dog beneath his chair and a cat near his feet; the lady is holding a fan and wearing the towering hairstyle of the period. ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles ... No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Montague, Elizabeth Robinson, 1720-1800. and Mason, William, 1725-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Hairstyles, Couples, Interiors, Bookcases, Dogs, and Cats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Abelard and Eloisa [graphic].

2.
The accomplish'd maid [graphic].

Published / Created:
[21 May 1778]
Call Number:
778.05.21.03+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A rather oversized woman with towering hairstyle is seated facing right, singing as she plays a piano. On the piano is a sheet of music entitled "Anna", with more music on the floor and books labelled "Scotch airs," "New songs", and "Cottilio." A smal...
Alternative Title:
Accomplished maid
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. by MDarly May 21, 1778 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Interiors, Singing, Cupboards, Bookcases, Pianos, and Hairstyles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The accomplish'd maid [graphic].

3.
The last annuity paid, or, A salutary trip to the south of France [graphic]

Published / Created:
[2 November 1778]
Call Number:
778.11.02.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A portly bewigged gentleman with banknotes under his arm, appears to be hurriedly leaving his house, which has been sold. On the far left stands a man holding the keys, while a black servant in livery appears to be pleading for his freedom to a man ho...
Alternative Title:
Salutary trip to the south of France
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs Novr. 2d. 1778 by Mr. Campione, Printseller Oxford
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Auctions, Auctioneers, Blacks, Servants, Interiors, Clothing & dress, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The last annuity paid, or, A salutary trip to the south of France [graphic]

4.
The pretty bar maid [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs, [1778]
Call Number:
778.00.00.71+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A young barmaid wearing a frilly dormeuse cap and a neckerchief with a breast knot, attends to a group of male customers gathered around the bar. An elderly military officer wearing a saber leans on the bar spooning custard from a glass, while three y...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England. and England
Subject (Topic):
Bartenders, Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, Newspapers, Taverns (Inns), Interiors, Glassware, Bars (Furniture)., Shelving, Hats, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The pretty bar maid [graphic]