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1.
The brightest star in the state, or, A peep out of a royal window [graphic].

Published / Created:
[November 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"George IV, a terrified colossus, tortured by demons, sits full face in an arm-chair. His right leg, bandaged and swollen, is thrust forward, his heel resting on a cushion, the swathings inscribed 'Pillar of the State'. He grasps the horns (as if wish...
Alternative Title:
Peep out of a royal window
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 1820 by Benbow, corner of St. Clements Church Yard, Strand
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, and Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Chairs, Demons, Bandages, and Cushions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The brightest star in the state, or, A peep out of a royal window [graphic].

2.
A leap year drawing room, or, The pleasures of petticoat government [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
[June 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Print showing George IV dressed as a woman sitting in a parlor greeting his female guests, one guest kneeling on a cushion and kissing his hand may be Lady Conyngham
Alternative Title:
Pleasures of petticoat government
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 1820 by Benbow, corner of St. Clements Church Yard, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830.
Subject (Topic):
Cross dressing, Politics & government, Drawing rooms, Clothing & dress, Cushions, and Kneeling
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A leap year drawing room, or, The pleasures of petticoat government [graphic]

3.
Mrs. Cary; another York beauty! [graphic].

Creator:
Bate, M. N., 1783 or 5-, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[1 January 1809]
Call Number:
53 C599 S809
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of Mrs. Carey; whole length, reclining to the left on a couch; elbow resting on a cushion; wearing a loose collared gown with tassels hanging from the front
Alternative Title:
Mrs. Carey another York beauty
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Jany. 1, 1809, by William Holland, No. 11 Cockspur Street
Subject (Topic):
Mistresses, Couches, and Cushions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. Cary; another York beauty! [graphic].