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1.
The house that Jack-built [graphic]

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[September 1809]
Call Number:
809.09.00.07+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A more realistic rendering of the squib, illustrated in British Museum Satires No. 11414, &c., the text slightly altered. Seven designs in two rows, three above and four below, the verses etched across the upper part of each. [1] A close-up view of p...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Septr. 1809 by Walker, No. 7 Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Catalani, Angelica, 1780-1849, Townsend, John, 1760-1832, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, and Covent Garden Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Theaters, Interiors, Chandeliers, Theater audiences, Bugles, Prices, and Anger
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The house that Jack-built [graphic]

2.
Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[17 March 1794]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 61. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan stands in profile to the left, with fallen jaw and disconcerted expression, before a hoarding across the front of Carlton House, in which is a lion's-head knocker which looks fiercely at him. Over the hoarding appear the huge hands, head, an...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlton House (London, England),, Covent Garden Theatre., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Playbills and Porters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

3.
Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[17 March 1794]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 61. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan stands in profile to the left, with fallen jaw and disconcerted expression, before a hoarding across the front of Carlton House, in which is a lion's-head knocker which looks fiercely at him. Over the hoarding appear the huge hands, head, an...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlton House (London, England),, Covent Garden Theatre., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Playbills and Porters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

4.
Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[17 March 1794]
Call Number:
794.03.17.08+
Collection Title:
Leaf 61. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan stands in profile to the left, with fallen jaw and disconcerted expression, before a hoarding across the front of Carlton House, in which is a lion's-head knocker which looks fiercely at him. Over the hoarding appear the huge hands, head, an...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlton House (London, England),, Covent Garden Theatre., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Playbills and Porters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

5.
A lecture on heads [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
Apr. 1808.
Call Number:
Print00198
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Lee Lewes stands on stage at Covent Garden, with busts arranged on a table behind him, he holds one up, turning to the crowd; the audience in the pit in the foreground, with four tiers of boxes behind; after Woodward."--British Museum online catalogu...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by T. Tegg, 111 Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Stevens, George Alexander, 1710-1784., Lewes, Charles Lee, 1740-1803, and Covent Garden Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Actors, British, Interiors, Audiences, and Public speaking
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A lecture on heads [graphic]

6.
Covent Garden Theatre [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 July 1808]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior of theatre, seen from the back of the stalls, looking towards the stage; as it appeared before it burned down in September 1808; an orchestra assembled towards the back of the stage, behind a choir at the front; the theatre packed with spect...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd 1 July 1808 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Interiors, Audiences, and Chandeliers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Covent Garden Theatre [graphic]

7.
New Covent Garden Theatre [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 January 1810]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
Collection Title:
V. 3 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior of Smirke's replacement for Holland's burnt-out theatre; the stage set, and audience seated in the four tiers of galleries and pit, but the actors not yet on stage."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Jan. 1, 1810, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Interiors, and Audiences
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > New Covent Garden Theatre [graphic]

8.
The female orators [graphic]

Creator:
Rennoldson, printmaker
Published / Created:
as the act directs, Novr. 20, 1768.
Call Number:
768.11.20.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for Jno. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside, & Robt. Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Social life and customs, City & town life, Dogs, Fishmongers, Musical instruments, Playbills, Sedan chairs, Street children, Street musicians, Street vendors, and Violins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The female orators [graphic]

9.
Carl Maria von Weber at Covent Garden Theatre, leading his celebrated opera of Der Freischutz

Creator:
Hayter, John, 1800-1895, lithographer
Published / Created:
[1828?]
Call Number:
828.00.00.39+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Three full lenth images of the composer Carl Maria von Weber with baton in hand as he stands before a female singers who hold sheet music
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Printed by C. Hullmandel
Subject (Name):
Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826, and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Conducting, Composers, and Opera singers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Carl Maria von Weber at Covent Garden Theatre, leading his celebrated opera of Der Freischutz / [graphic]

10.
Theatrical-mendicants relieved "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 January 1809]
Call Number:
809.01.15.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Kemble, in tattered theatrical dress, stands at the gate of Northumberland House in the Strand, holding out his hat and bowing to the obese and oafish-looking Duke of Northumberland, who is placing a "Draft for 10,000 Pounds" in the hat; in his right ...
Alternative Title:
New dramatic resource : "a begging we will go! A scene from Covent Garden Theatre after the conflagration
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publishd. Jany. 15, 1809, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, Northumberland, Hugh Percy, Duke of, 1742-1817, Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831, Strand, The (London, England), and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Fires, Fools & jesters, and Harlequin (Fictitious character)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatrical-mendicants relieved "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / [graphic]

11.
Theatrical-mendicants relieved "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 January 1809]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Kemble, in tattered theatrical dress, stands at the gate of Northumberland House in the Strand, holding out his hat and bowing to the obese and oafish-looking Duke of Northumberland, who is placing a "Draft for 10,000 Pounds" in the hat; in his right ...
Alternative Title:
New dramatic resource : "a begging we will go! A scene from Covent Garden Theatre after the conflagration
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publishd. Jany. 15, 1809, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, Northumberland, Hugh Percy, Duke of, 1742-1817, Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831, Strand, The (London, England), and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Fires, Fools & jesters, and Harlequin (Fictitious character)
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Theatrical-mendicants relieved "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / [graphic]

12.
[The monster melo-drama] [graphic]

Creator:
De Wilde, Samuel, 1751-1832, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 December 1807]
Call Number:
807.12.04.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A four-footed monster, with four human heads, the long hairy body resembling that of a dog, stand in an open space in front of the theatres of Covent Garden (left) and Drury Lane (right), the latter partly obscured by clouds rising from the ground, a...
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Published for the Satirist, Decr. 4th, 1807, by S. Tipper, Leadenhall Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre,, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)., Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837, Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837., Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823., and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
Subject (Topic):
Harlequin (Fictitious character), Monsters, Dramatists, Theaters, Daggers & swords, and Geese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [The monster melo-drama] [graphic]

13.
Acting magistrates committing themselves being their first appearance on this stage, as performed

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately September 1809]
Call Number:
809.09.00.06++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The stage of Covent Garden Theatre is seen from the right with a small part of the pit in the left foreground; the boxes and galleries adjoining the stage form the background on the left. The pittites are standing and blow trumpets, spring rattles, r...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823., Nares, John, 1754-1816., Billington, Elizabeth, 1765-1818., Catalani, Angelica, 1780-1849., Dickons, Maria, approximately 1774-1833., Harris, Thomas, -1820., Reed, James, active 1808., Mountain, Rosoman, approximately 1768-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Stages (Platforms), Actors, Orchestras, Theater audiences, Theaters, and 1809
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Acting magistrates committing themselves being their first appearance on this stage, as performed at the National Theatre Convent Garden, Sepr. 18, 1809 [graphic].

14.
The OP spectacles [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
Novr. 17, 1809.
Call Number:
809.11.17.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The full face of Clifford, based on a fashionably swathed neck-cloth and high coat-collar, fills the design. The mouth is open as if shouting. The eyes and part of the cheeks are covered by circles representing huge spectacles. Each contains a symmet...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by T. Tegg, 111 Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Clifford, Henry, 1768-1813, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, Covent Garden Theatre,, and Covent Garden Theatre
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Eyeglasses, Theater audiences, Actors, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The OP spectacles [graphic]

15.
At the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, being the 7th of April, will be

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1753]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1753
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
For the benefit of Mr. Smith
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
The Theatre
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre., Hughes, John, 1677-1720., Barry, Spranger, 1719-1777., Ryan, Lacy, 1694?-1760., and Cibber, Susannah Maria Arne, 1714-1766.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, being the 7th of April, will be presented a tragedy, call'd The seige of Damascus ... : the part of Phocyas to be perform'd by Mr. Barry, Eumenes by Mr. Ryan ... and the part of Eudocia to be perform'd by Mrs. Cibber ...

16.
At the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, being the 22d of May, will be acted a

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1755]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1755
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
This playbill records a performance at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden of The constant couple by George Farquhar (1676-1707) on 22 May 1755 in which Margaret Woffington (1720?-1760) played the leading part of Sir Harry Wildair - one of the roles fo...
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707., Woffington, Margaret, -1760., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, being the 22d of May, will be acted a comedy, call'd The constant couple; or, A trip to the jubilee. : The part of Sir Harry Wildair by Mrs Woffington ...

17.
At the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, Nov. 17, 1798 will be preformed a new

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1796]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1798
Image Count:
1
Description:
At head of title: Twentieth time.
Publisher:
Covent Garden Theatre
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821., Jephson, Robert, 1736-1803., Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, Nov. 17, 1798 will be preformed a new play, (in five acts) called Lover's vows : the principal characters by Mr. Pope, Mr. Munden, Mr. H. Johnston ... After which will be performed a farce, called Two strings to your bow. ... To which will be added, 11th time, a news musical piece, in one act, called The mouth of the Nile ... in which will be introduced a representation of the battle of the glorious first of August. The overture and music composed by Mr. Attwood ...

18.
For the benefit of Mr. Clarke, at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, on Thursday next, being the

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1756]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1756 4/29
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Not acted this season
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
The Theatre
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre., Hill, Aaron, 1751?-1830., and Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > For the benefit of Mr. Clarke, at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, on Thursday next, being the 29th of April, will be reviv'd a tragedy, call'd Alzira. : Zamor by Mr. Clarke, ... Alvarez by Mr. Sparks, Carlos by Mr. Dyer ... To which will be added a farce (not acted these ten years) called Duke and no Duke. ...

19.
For the benefit of Mr. Shuter, Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, on Thursday, the 26th of March, The

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1761?]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B W65
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Not acted these twenty years
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Charles, 1679-1748. and Covent Garden Theatre.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > For the benefit of Mr. Shuter, Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, on Thursday, the 26th of March, The wife's relief; or, The husband's cure ... after the play, Mr. Wilkinson will give A comic lecture; or, Tea a-la-mode ... tickets to be had of Mr. Shuter, in Martlet-Court, Bow-Street, Covent-Garden; and of Mr. Sarjant, at the stage-door, where places may be taken

20.
Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, being the 24th of April, will be presented a

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1755]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1755 4/24
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
For the benefit of Mr. Barrington and Miss Young
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
The Theatre
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre., Congreve, William, 1670-1729., and Lampe, John Frederick, 1703?-1751.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, being the 24th of April, will be presented a comedy, call'd Love for love : Valentine by Mr. Smith ... To which will be added a burlesque opera, call'd The dragon of Wantley. The part of Moore of Moore-hall by Mr. Lowe ...

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