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1.
Pedler [graphic].

Creator:
Busby, T. L. (Thomas Lord), printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. 1800]
Call Number:
800.00.00.75
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A peddler stands full-length facing the viewer with a box supported by a harness around his shoulders. He holds a pair of scissors in his hand and in the box are combs, jewelry, watches, eyeglasses, etc
Alternative Title:
Peddler
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Samuel Leigh
Subject (Topic):
Combs, Jewelry, Occupations, and Peddlers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Pedler [graphic].

2.
An antient ivory comb, size of the original [art original].

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of one side of an ivory comb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Holbein Chamber at Strawberry Hill. Rows of teeth run along the upper and lower edges on the comb; a decorative motif runs along the right and left edges. In the center of the...
Alternative Title:
Ancient ivory comb, size of the original
Description:
Title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Combs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An antient ivory comb, size of the original [art original].

3.
The other side of the same comb [art original].

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of one side of an ivory comb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Holbein Chamber at Strawberry Hill. Only the depicted scene in the center of the comb is shown, with the rows of teeth and side ornamentation left out. The scene consists of t...
Description:
Title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Combs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The other side of the same comb [art original].

4.
The city sheep shearing [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
April 12th, 1809.
Call Number:
809.04.12.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three men shear four rams with human faces and long spiral horns. The first (left), still unshorn, has the bottle-nose and drink-blotched face of Curtis; a large bell hangs from his neck; he bleats B A A A A A A. His shearer says: Come along you Blub...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Curtis, William, Sir, 1752-1829, Combe, Harvey Christian, 1752-1818, Waithman, Robert, 1764-1833, Price, Charles, Sir, 1748-1818, Shaw, James, Sir, 1764-1843, and Flower, Charles, Sir, 1763-1834
Subject (Topic):
Sheep, Scissors & shears, Sheep shearing, and Combs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The city sheep shearing [graphic].

5.
Preparing the witnesses a view in Cotton Garden / [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
[August 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Italian witnesses, in a large bare room or warehouse, where three are being washed in a large bath by Castlereagh, Sidmouth, and Liverpool. The bath is inscribed: 'Waters of Oblivion. Non mi Recordo [sic]--Ministerial Washing Tub--!' The three witnes...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. August 1820 by T. Dolby, 132 Strand
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, and Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Warehouses, Witnesses, Ethnic Stereotypes, Wash tubs, Bathing, Pails, Combs, Lawyers, Brooms & brushes, Trousers, Sewing, Card games, Smoking, Eating & drinking, Gin, Food, Barrels, Eggs, Daggers & swords, and Cannons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Preparing the witnesses a view in Cotton Garden / [graphic]

6.
Venus attired by the Graces [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[8 December 1800]
Call Number:
800.12.08.05
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A fat ugly woman sits squarely on a stool, in stays and petticoat with clumsy ungartered stockings. Three women, grotesquely ugly, advance towards her, one with a cap, the other with a petticoat, a third with a chamber-pot. On the ground are combs, h...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 8th, 1800, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Venus (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):
Fashion, Vanity and pride, Clothing & dress, Fans (Accessories), Drinking vessels, Chamber pots, and Combs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Venus attired by the Graces [graphic]

7.
Venus attired by the Graces [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[8 December 1800]
Call Number:
Print00809
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A fat ugly woman sits squarely on a stool, in stays and petticoat with clumsy ungartered stockings. Three women, grotesquely ugly, advance towards her, one with a cap, the other with a petticoat, a third with a chamber-pot. On the ground are combs, h...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 8th, 1800, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Venus (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):
Fashion, Vanity and pride, Clothing & dress, Fans (Accessories), Drinking vessels, Chamber pots, and Combs
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Venus attired by the Graces [graphic]

8.
Venus attired by the Graces [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[8 December 1800]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 10
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A fat ugly woman sits squarely on a stool, in stays and petticoat with clumsy ungartered stockings. Three women, grotesquely ugly, advance towards her, one with a cap, the other with a petticoat, a third with a chamber-pot. On the ground are combs, h...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 8th, 1800, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Venus (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):
Fashion, Vanity and pride, Clothing & dress, Fans (Accessories), Drinking vessels, Chamber pots, and Combs
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Venus attired by the Graces [graphic]

9.
Comt heer en cnaeptot dat t'hier vol is ... [graphic]

Creator:
Visscher, Claes Jansz., 1586 or 1587-1652, printmaker
Published / Created:
Ao. 1605.
Call Number:
Print01226
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
[The barbershop].
Description:
Title and date from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Barbershops, Rich people, Barbers, Sheep, Sheep shearing, Combs, Scissors & shears, Dressing & grooming equipment, Medical equipment & supplies, and Money
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Comt heer en cnaeptot dat t'hier vol is ... [graphic]

10.
Boggis and Clark hair dressers, No. 16, Ivey Lane, Newgate Street, London [graphic]

Published / Created:
[between 1770 and 1796]
Call Number:
File 66 770 B674
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Alternative Title:
Boggis and Clark hairdressers ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Boggis and Clark
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Hairdressing, Wigs, Scissors & shears, and Combs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Boggis and Clark hair dressers, No. 16, Ivey Lane, Newgate Street, London [graphic]

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