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1. Frontispiece to the Mechanics Magazine [graphic]

Creator:: Newman, W., active approximately 1834-1835, lithographer, artist
Published / Created:: [between 1833 and 1835]
Call Number:: Maidment N555 no. 1 Box 3
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Design consisting of twenty-six small images, each with a caption below except for the center image, which has its caption "-- the CENTRE of gravity" within top portion of image
Description:: Title from text at top of design; letter "z" in "Magazine" is reversed.
Publisher:: Publish'd at No. 26 Bride Lane, Fleet Street, where may be had a great variety
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837
Subject (Topic):: Punishment & torture, Kings, Hangings (Executions), Gallows, Families, Barrels, Rowboats, Poor persons, Almshouses, Alcoholic beverages, Indigenous peoples, Card games, Candles, Bagpipes, Fighting, Carts & wagons, Hand lenses, Hairdressing, and Eating & drinking
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Frontispiece to the Mechanics Magazine [graphic]

2. The cigar mania [and 13 other designs] / [graphic]

Creator:: Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, lithographer, artist
Published / Created:: [15 June 1834]
Call Number:: Maidment G761 no. 19 Box 7
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Four rows of designs with one to five designs in each row, individually titled. Starting with the largest design in its own row at top, "The cigar mania" shows a busy street scene with men and boys of all ages and social classes smoking cigars and dis...
Description:: Title devised by cataloger, using caption above largest design at top.
Publisher:: Pubd. by J. Kendrick, 54 Leicester Square, & sold by T. Dewhurst, T. Drake, R. Thorley, M.A. Organ, and Ross & Nightingale
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Londonderry, Charles William Vane, Marquis of, 1778-1854 and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):: Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815, Cigars, City & town life, Hats, Rowboats, Fighting, Ethnic stereotypes, Amputees, Crutches, Disabled veterans, Head-carrying, Sculpture, Horses, Bishops, Crowns, Politicians, Cannons, Academic dress, and Almshouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The cigar mania [and 13 other designs] / [graphic]

3. The drunkard's progress from the pawnbroker's to the gin shop from thence to the workhouse thence to the goal & ultimately to the scaffold. [graphic]

Creator:: Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852
Published / Created:: January 1st, 1834.
Call Number:: 834.01.01.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A city scene with a line of poor men, women, and children lined up from a money lender's shop to the "Temple of Juniper: Best gin". In the background crowds stand at the doorways of the workhouse (right) and the county gaol (left).
Description:: Title from text below image.
Publisher:: J. Kendrick
Subject (Topic):: Almshouses, City & town life, Families, Gin, Jails, Intoxication, Poor persons, Poverty, and Pawnshops
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The drunkard's progress from the pawnbroker's to the gin shop from thence to the workhouse thence to the goal & ultimately to the scaffold. [graphic]

4. The drunkard's progress from the pawnbroker's to the gin shop from thence to the workhouse thence to the goal & ultimately to the scaffold. [graphic]

Creator:: Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852
Published / Created:: January 1st, 1834.
Call Number:: 832.00.00.37
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A city scene with a line of poor men, women, and children lined up from a money lender's shop to the "Temple of Juniper: Best gin". In the background crowds stand at the doorways of the workhouse (right) and the county gaol (left).
Description:: Title from text below image.
Publisher:: J. Kendrick
Subject (Topic):: Almshouses, City & town life, Families, Gin, Jails, Intoxication, Poor persons, Poverty, and Pawnshops
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The drunkard's progress from the pawnbroker's to the gin shop from thence to the workhouse thence to the goal & ultimately to the scaffold. [graphic]

5. Effects of the new bastardy law [graphic]

Creator:: Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1833]
Call Number:: Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Chancellor and bishop bringing newborn children carried on a wheelbarrow to the workhouse."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from item.
Publisher:: Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
Subject (Geographic):: England.
Subject (Topic):: Politicians, Infants, Wheelbarrows, and Almshouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Effects of the new bastardy law [graphic]

6. Interior of an English workhouse* under the new Poor Law Act [graphic].

Creator:: Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1833]
Call Number:: Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Emaciated and shaven-headed paupers treated as slaves by cruel overseers: adults beating hemp and children picking rope in the foreground, others in the background manacled to the wall or hanging from the ceiling, tied up by their feet and hands; to ...
Description:: Title from item.
Publisher:: Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton-Street, Clare-Market
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):: Almshouses, Children, Forced labor, British, Punishment & torture, Poor persons, Law and legislation, Poor laws, and Political satire, English
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Interior of an English workhouse* under the new Poor Law Act [graphic].

7. Workhouse, St. James's Parish [graphic]

Creator:: Sunderland, 19th century, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 December 1809]
Call Number:: Print00842
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title and date from item.
Publisher:: Pub. Decr. 1st, 1809. at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):: Almshouses, Workhouses, Poor persons, Sewing, Textiles, and Needlework
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Workhouse, St. James's Parish [graphic]

8. Workhouse, St. James's Parish [graphic]

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 December 1809]
Call Number:: Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
Collection Title:: V. 3 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Interior view of the women's common room of the workhouse, situated on Poland Street; slim columns supporting ceiling; women sit on benches at tables."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image.
Publisher:: Pub. Decr. 1st, 1809, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):: London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):: Saint James (Westminster, London, England : Parish)
Subject (Topic):: Interiors, Almshouses, Poor persons, and Women
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Workhouse, St. James's Parish [graphic]

9. 'Fine yellow sand' upon the floor is good for either rich or poor [graphic].

Published / Created:: [1803]
Call Number:: 647 803C
Collection Title:: Leaf 9v. Cries of Edinburgh characteristically represented.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A sand peddler with a bucket in his hand stands beside his cart in the foreground while a boy sits upon the sand in the cart; in the background the Orphan Hospital
Alternative Title:: Orphan Hospital
Description:: Title from verses etched below image.
Publisher:: L. Scott
Subject (Geographic):: Scotland and Edinburgh.
Subject (Name):: Orphan Hospital and Workhouse at Edinburgh,
Subject (Topic):: City & town life, Peddlers, Carts & wagons, and Almshouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > 'Fine yellow sand' upon the floor is good for either rich or poor [graphic].

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