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1. A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

Creator:: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:: [19 June 1820]
Call Number:: Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Page 16. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Queen Caroline, stout and flamboyant, stands on the balcony over the porch of Wood's house in South Audley Street, looking down complacently with folded arms at the cheering crowd which fills the street. Alderman Wood stands cringingly behind her. A boy sits on a lamp-bracket, looking up, saying, "I've got a good place Jack I can see the whole of her." A sailor climbs one pillar of the porch, a little chimney-sweep swarms up the other. A man on horseback says: "Come down you Smutty." Another man shouts: "Clap my Boy! Clap her!!" A boy with newspapers inscribed 'Times', bawls: "Never Vas sich Times as these" [a catch-phrase]; cf. British Museum Satires No. 13729. The street is densely packed; spectators wave from the opposite windows and balcony. In the distance is a church, on the roof of which are spectators; one looks through a telescope, another asks "Can you see it." On the extreme right a parson on horseback is assailed with mud and brickbats."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Robert Cruikshank in the British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Female costume: 1821 -- Male costume: 1821-- Parsons., 1 print : etching ; plate mark 25.8 x 39 cm, on sheet 27 x 40.7 cm., Mounted to 39 x 58 cm., Mounted on leaf 24 in volume 1 of the W.E. Gladstone collection of caricatures and broadsides surrounding the "Queen Caroline Affair.", and Identifications of "Alderman Wood & Qu. Caroline" written in pencil on mounting sheet, beneath lower left corner of print. Typed extract of three lines from the British Museum catalogue description is pasted to the left of print.
Publisher:: Pubd. June 19, 1820, by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):: Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843
Subject (Topic):: Balconies, Crowds, Cheering, Sailors, Chimney sweeps, Clergy, and Telescopes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

2. A sea voyage taken by the recommendation of Doctor Sid. & Co. for the restoration of the great babes health [graphic].

Creator:: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:: Sepr. 1820.
Call Number:: Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: King George IV and entourage laden with provisions, about to embark from Brighton in the Royal Yacht; representing the extravagant monarch's distressed retreat from England at the time of the Queen's trial and "George IV leads a procession to the waterside to embark in the royal yacht, preceded by the Attorney-General with a 'Green Bag' [see No. 13735] under each arm, and a bottle of 'Milan Brandy' [see British Museum Satires No. 13755, &c.] in each hand. The latter, much caricatured and with a malevolent countenance, says: "The Tide is against His Ma--je--ty but should He be able to clear Cuckolds Point [cf. British Museum Satires No. 13769] no doubt he will easily weather Cape Horn." The King, wearing sailor's trousers, rollicks along between Lady Hertford and Lady Conyngham (see British Museum Satires No. 13847), arm-in-arm with both and looking towards the latter. He holds in one hand a purse inscribed '2/6', in the other a bottle: 'Decoction of Bergamy', and wears a long watch-ribbon inscribed 'Non mi ricordo' [see British Museum Satires No. 13827]. Both ladies carry reticules inscribed '2/6' [half a crown, cf. British Museum Satires No. 13826]. Lady Hertford: "I hope your Ma--je--ty will not forget your promise (when in Hertford) to take a peep in Y--amouth [sic] Roads--as the Sea breezes might be beneficial." Lady Conyngham: "Don't doubt us your Ma--je--ty we shall never be wanting to lend a Hand to raise the Royal G . . . e." Behind walk Sidmouth and Castlereagh, the latter wearing a triangular hat, holding a scourge and fetters and with a package inscribed 'Irish Wiskey Triangular Proceedings' [see British Museum Satires No. 14135] under his arm. Sidmouth carries a 'Royal Medecine Chest' under his arm, with a clyster-pipe (cf. British Museum Satires No. 9849) inscribed 'Portable Soup'; on his head is a commode-pan inscribed 'Stink Pot for the Radicals'. He says: "Take care of the Green Bags, Stow 'em safe-- for should the Sea Water touch them they'll rot sooner than is expected--and his Ma--je--ty would run the chance of loosing half a Crown" [see British Museum Satires No. 13826]. They are followed by Liverpool and Canning, both wearing, like the King, top-hats ornamented with crowns, to show they are the King's servants. Liverpool has a pen behind his ear and carries two bags, one inscribed 'Pursers Profits', the other 'Nip Cheese 75 Per Cent'. He says "one and one makes two. Canning carries a weathercock (cf. British Museum Satires No. 13737) and says: "A fine Breeze and we shall soon be out of the scent of Cotton Yard [see British Museum Satires No. 13824] theres a kind of Vapour gathering in that Quarter that's likely to be very offensive, unless the rubbish is shortly removed!!" In the foreground on the extreme left walks Sir William Curtis, in the sailor's dress of the Walcheren Expedition, see British Museum Satires No. 11353, &c. He has a vast paunch inscribed 'The Orphans Fund' [see British Museum Satires No. 13706] and 'Blubber', and carries a large turtle, a knife, and a long spoon. He says: "Who so blythe so blythe as we to take a voyage a voyage to Sea Along with his great Ma--j--ty." Behind is a man carrying on his head a basket of kitchen 'Stores': gridiron, kettle, &c. The yacht 'Royal George' is in the background (right), flying the Royal Standard and with sailors in the rigging."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Robert Cruikshank in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Mounted to 58 x 39 cm., Mounted (with one other print) on leaf 78 in volume 1 of the W.E. Gladstone collection of caricatures and broadsides surrounding the "Queen Caroline Affair.", and Figures of "Curtis," "Liverpool," "Sidmouth," "Londonderry," "Hertford," "Conyngham," and "Eldon" identified in ink below image; date "Sept. 1820" written in lower right corner. Typed extract of six lines from the British Museum catalogue description is pasted above print.
Publisher:: Pubd. by E. Pritchard, Islington Green
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Hertford, Isabella Anne Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Marchioness of, 1760-1834, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Curtis, William, Sir, 1752-1829, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Canning, George, 1770-1827., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822., Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861., Curtis, William, Sir, 1752-1829., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826., Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828., and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844.
Subject (Topic):: Monarchy, Politicians, Yachts, Yachting, Costume, yachts, Adultery, Arrivals & departures, Bottles, Bags, Alcoholic beverages, Purses, Medical equipment & supplies, Chamber pots, Weather vanes, Turtles, Knives, Spoons, Baskets, Kettles, and Sailors
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A sea voyage taken by the recommendation of Doctor Sid. & Co. for the restoration of the great babes health [graphic].

3. A struggle for the horns! [graphic]

Creator:: Marks, John Lewis, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately September 1820]
Call Number:: Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Page 41. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "In the foreground John Bull, a drink-blotched 'cit', and George IV tug at a large pair of antlers. The King (right): "I tell you Bull I will wear them--I know they will become me--what am I allways to be disappointed." John wears a large white favour in his hat inscribed 'The Queen'; he says: "I'll be D--n'd if you do wear them yet, however much you may deserve them so it is useless contending G--e." At his feet is a large bludgeon: 'John Bull's Oke'. Behind them, a woman, apparently Mrs. Bull, strikes Majocchi, so that his nose gushes blood, saying: "You're one of the Villians from Cotton Garden" [see British Museum Satires No. 13824, &c.]. He falls backwards, saying: "Non mi Ricordo" [see British Museum Satires No. 13827]. In the middle distance behind John (left), stands a woman arm-in-arm with a sailor, who is next a soldier; she waves her handkerchief, saying; "The Queen for ever"; the other two wave their hats, shouting: "Go it John we'll stand by You." Behind the King (right) stand four witnesses: three villainous-looking fops and a woman; they are 'Inhabitants of Cotton Garden'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Date of publication from the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., 1 print : etching with stipple ; sheet 24.4 x 34.6 cm., Printed on wove paper; hand-colored., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Mounted to 58 x 39 cm., Mounted (with one other print) on leaf 82 in volume 1 of the W.E. Gladstone collection of caricatures and broadsides surrounding the "Queen Caroline Affair.", and Date "1820" written in ink in lower right corner. Typed extract of six lines from the British Museum catalogue description is pasted beneath print.
Publisher:: Pubd. by J.L. Marks, 28 Fetter Lane, Fleet Street
Subject (Name):: Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, and Majocchi, Theodore, active 1820
Subject (Topic):: John Bull (Symbolic character), Adultery, Antlers, Pulling, Fighting, Witnesses, Sailors, and Soldiers
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A struggle for the horns! [graphic]

4. A true & lamentable ballad call'd Billy Taylor shewing the fatal effects of inconstancy / [graphic]

Creator:: Nixon, John, -1818, printmaker
Published / Created:: [24 September 1804]
Call Number:: 804.09.24.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Illustration to a song engraved in three columns below the title: A scene on the shore, with a frigate in the offing. A grotesque naval officer, with wooden leg and black patch over one eye, takes the wrist of a young sailor of feminine appearance who holds a pistol. In the background (right) a dead sailor lies across the body of a woman. The song relates that Billy Taylor was taken by a press-gang; his sweetheart dressed as a sailor to follow him, but discovered his inconstancy with 'a lady gay', and shot him With his fair one in his hand. The last verse:'When the Captain com'd for to hear on't He werry much applauded her for what she'd done, And quickly he made her the first Lieutenant, Of the Gallant - Thunder Bomb.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: True and lamentable ballad call'd Billy Taylor
Description:: Title below image, at head of verses., Plate numbered '367' in the lower left corner., From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls., One line of text above design: (Sung by Mr. Bannister, of Drury Lane Theathre, Mr. Fawcett, and Mr. Emery, of Covent Garden. &c &c &c.), and Ten numbered stanzas of verse below title: Billy Taylor was a gay young fellow, full of mirth and full of glee, and his heart he did diskiver, to a lady gay and free ...
Publisher:: Publish'd Sepr. 24, 1804 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):: Couples, Eye patches, Homicides, Military officers, British, Peg legs, Sailors, Sailing ships, Signs (Notices), and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A true & lamentable ballad call'd Billy Taylor shewing the fatal effects of inconstancy / [graphic]

5. An account of the signals made use of at Bambrough Castle in the county of Northumberland in case ships or vessels are perceived in distress, and of the charitable institutions established there for their assistance and relief, now published by the direction of the Trustees of Nathanael late Lord Crewe, with the approbation of the Master, pilots, and seamen of the Trinity-house, in Newcastle upon Tyne

Published / Created:: [1771]
Call Number:: File 63 771 Ac172++
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image and text
Description:: Caption title from first line of letterpress below etching at top of sheet., Text dated at end: December the 24th, 1771 ... Thomas Aubone, secretary., A broadside, with an etching showing two views of Bamburgh Castle at head. Plate mark: 9.4 x 22.6 cm., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:: Printed and sold by T. Saint; and sold by J. Wheble, No. 24, in Pater-Noster-Row, London
Subject (Geographic):: England, Bamburgh., and Bamburgh (England)
Subject (Name):: Bamburgh Castle (England)
Subject (Topic):: Charities and Sailors
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > An account of the signals made use of at Bambrough Castle in the county of Northumberland in case ships or vessels are perceived in distress, and of the charitable institutions established there for their assistance and relief, now published by the direction of the Trustees of Nathanael late Lord Crewe, with the approbation of the Master, pilots, and seamen of the Trinity-house, in Newcastle upon Tyne

6. British plenty [graphic]

Creator:: Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1794]
Call Number:: 794.00.00.74++
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A sailor on shore, holding a bottle, with a well-dressed young prostitute on each arm, the one on his [left] arm carries a cauliflower while the other holds up her dress; a boat moored against the quay in the [left] foreground, ships at sea and a fortification in the [left] background."--British Museum online catalogue, description of another print engraved after the same painting
Description:: Title from text below image., Date inferred from that of another print after the same painting, published by C. Knight in 1794, showing the identical scene in reverse. See British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1881,0409.25., and Companion print to: Scarcity in India.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain
Subject (Topic):: Sailors, Social life and customs, Courtesans, British, and Piers & wharves
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > British plenty [graphic]

7. Contrasted opinions respecting the new emperor [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [16 July 1804]
Call Number:: 804.07.16.03+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Two tiers of single English figures expressing appropriate opinions about the coronation of Napoleon."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in dealer's description. Questionably attributed to Isaac Cruikshank in the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1985,0119.188., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., "Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening"--Below image in lower right., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Watermark.
Publisher:: Pubd. July 16th, 1804, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):: France and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821.
Subject (Topic):: Foreign public opinion, British, Public opinion, Soldiers, French, Sailors, and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Contrasted opinions respecting the new emperor [graphic].

8. Happy Jerry [graphic].

Published / Created:: [10 May 1793]
Call Number:: 793.05.10.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Boatman on riverbank with bridge and buildings behind being greeted by sailor and city gent and "A Thames waterman who thought himself betrayed by his wife and friend is reunited with both, who take his hands, the woman on the left in man's dress, having looked for him throughout the world; on a wharf with oars propped against the walls of a house to left, a boat moored nearby and a bridge in the background."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Description:: Title engraved below image., Four columns of verse below title: I was the pride of all the Thames ..., Numbered '295' beneath lower left corner of image., and Print was reissued by Laurie & Whittle in 1794; see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 2010,7081.1120.
Publisher:: Published 10th May 1793 by Robt. Sayer & Co., Fleet Street, London
Subject (Geographic):: Thames River (England), England, Thames River., Great Britain., and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):: Boaters (Persons), Sailors, Men's clothing, Friends, and Bridges
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Happy Jerry [graphic].

9. Iohn Bull makeing [sic] a naval enqury [sic] [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 April 1805]
Call Number:: 805.04.01.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "John Bull, as a burly and ugly sailor, sits enthroned (right), listening to Melville's plea of innocence. Melville, in Highland dress, and wearing a feathered bonnet, stands in profile to the right. with clasped hands and flexed knees; he says: "Indeed Mr Bull - I knaw nae more aboot it - than Johnny Groat o'the Highlands." Trotter lurks behind him (left) furtively twitching his superior's kilt, and jerking his thumb to the left.; he says: "Take my advice - and let us Trot off while we are well, he looks confounded inquisitive." John scowls and glares pugnaciously, saying, "Why Look ye - de ye see - I dont come for to go for to say - exactly, that you sack'd the cole - all I say is the Shiners set sail - and as you had the care of the Hatches - it is, likely, you should know what Port they steer'd into! I say let's look at your log book Old one." He wears striped trousers and a knotted scarf; in his hat is a tobacco-pipe. His chair stands on a dais and is decorated with a crowned anchor and dolphins."--British Museum online catalogue and A satire on Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, who was accused of appropriating funds for non-naval purposes during his tenure as Lord of the Admiralty. Dundas was the most prominent Scottish politician of his era and instrumental in the progress of the Scottish Enlightenment. He is controversial today through his delaying the abolition of slavery for several years
Alternative Title:: Iohn Bull makeing a naval enqury and John Bull making a naval enquiry
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Publisher's advertisement in lower right: Folios of caracatures lent out for the evening.
Publisher:: Pubd. April 1st, 1805, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811, Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811., and Trotter, Alexander, 1750-1830
Subject (Topic):: John Bull (Symbolic character), Sailors, British, Thrones, Ethnic stereotypes, and Pleading (Begging)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Iohn Bull makeing [sic] a naval enqury [sic] [graphic].