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1.
A trip to Cocks Heath [graphic]

Creator:
Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
[28 October 1778]
Call Number:
778.10.28.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A crowd of visitors on the right are shown approaching the military camps at Coxheath indicated on the left with tents and cannon. The crowd, preceded by a barking dog, is chiefly comprised of women, led by a prostitute in pseudo-military garb who is carried on the shoulders of a soldier. Behind her a young woman leads a fat military officer wearing a large wig and carrying his sword in his hand. Following are two elderly women, one with a large muff, the other holding crutches and seated in a wheelbarrow pushed by an old man. Other women and soldiers make up the crowd. In the left foreground are three cannons, inscribed "9 P.", "9 Pounder", and "G.R. 12", the latter being admired by several women
Alternative Title:
Trip to Coxheath
Description:
Title from item., Signed in plate by artist I.M. [i.e. J. Mortimer?] and by engraver W.H. probably William Humphrey., and Also attributed to Gillray.
Publisher:
Pub. Oct. 28 1778 by W. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Cannons, Crowds, Military uniforms, British, Military training, Courtesans, Wheelbarrows, Dogs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A trip to Cocks Heath [graphic]

2.
Abelard and Eloisa [graphic].

Published / Created:
published as the act directs, 20 Apr. 1778.
Call Number:
778.04.20.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A very fat gentleman on the left paying court to an ugly old lady on the right; both are seated with the gentleman with a small dog beneath his chair and a cat near his feet; the lady is holding a fan and wearing the towering hairstyle of the period. Behind them draperies are pulled aside revealing shelves of books
Description:
Title etched below image., Place of publication follows publisher's street address., Numbered in lower left of plate: 382., Variant of George 4557, without verses below design, but with imprint date present., and Contemporary pencil ms. notation identifying subjects: Mr. Mason & Mrs. Montague.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles ... No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Montague, Elizabeth Robinson, 1720-1800. and Mason, William, 1725-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Hairstyles, Couples, Interiors, Bookcases, Dogs, and Cats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Abelard and Eloisa [graphic].

3.
An officer in the light infantry, driven by his lady to Cox-Heath [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs [1778?]
Call Number:
778.00.00.19+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A lady, wearing over her dress a military coat with epaulets, stands plying her whip as she drives the two small white ponies who pull her carriage past the Cox Heath signpost. Her clothes mirror those of the fat and elderly militia officer who sleeps in the seat at her side, his hands clasped around his sword. A large dog sits in front of her. Observing the spectacle from a side road are three country travellers in a covered wagon which bears a sign "The Maidstone Common Stage Waggon".
Description:
Title from item., Publication date erased from print., Date surmised from British Museum catalogue, v. 5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of Mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles.", and Numbered in lower left of plate 391.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his map & print warehouse, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, Military officers, Sleeping, Clothing & dress, Carriages & coaches, Covered wagons, Horses, and Hats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An officer in the light infantry, driven by his lady to Cox-Heath [graphic]

4.
Grace before meat, or, A peep at Lord Peter's [graphic].

Published / Created:
[approximately November 1778]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
George III at table with the queen and seated between Lord and Lady Petre with nine other persons while a tall monk stands on the left saying grace. A crucifix and picture of a saint on the wall mark this as an anti-Catholic satire occasioned by the King's visit to Lord Petre in October of 1778 after the passing of the Catholic Relief Act
Alternative Title:
Peep at Lord Peter's
Description:
Title etched below image., Date from British Museum catalogue., Also attributed to Gillray., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 26.2 x 37.7 cm., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on lower edge., and Mounted on leaf 3 of volume 1 of 12.
Publisher:
Sold by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, and Petre, Robert Edward Petre, Baron, 1742-1801
Subject (Topic):
Anti-Catholicism, Prayer, Monks, Dining tables, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Grace before meat, or, A peep at Lord Peter's [graphic].

5.
Grace before meat, or, A peep at Lord Peter's [graphic].

Published / Created:
[approximately November 1778]
Call Number:
778.11.05.04.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
George III at table with the queen and seated between Lord and Lady Petre with nine other persons while a tall monk stands on the left saying grace. A crucifix and picture of a saint on the wall mark this as an anti-Catholic satire occasioned by the King's visit to Lord Petre in October of 1778 after the passing of the Catholic Relief Act
Alternative Title:
Peep at Lord Peter's
Description:
Title etched below image., Date from British Museum catalogue., and Also attributed to Gillray.
Publisher:
Sold by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, and Petre, Robert Edward Petre, Baron, 1742-1801
Subject (Topic):
Anti-Catholicism, Prayer, Monks, Dining tables, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Grace before meat, or, A peep at Lord Peter's [graphic].

6.
Laugh & grow fat [graphic].

Creator:
Austin, William, 1721-1820, printmaker
Published / Created:
published as [the] act directs, November, 1778.
Call Number:
778.11.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A man beats another man with a walking stick to the amusement of bystanders, who include a fishwife, a milkmaid, a chimney-sweep's boy, etc. A lengthy inscription in a scroll in the upper left corner begins: "Ha ha ha I can't help laughing ..."
Alternative Title:
Laugh and grow fat
Description:
Title from item., Trimmed within plate mark., and Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Fighting, Crowds, Chimney sweeps, and Milkmen & milkwomen
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Laugh & grow fat [graphic].

7.
Miss Bum-bardini [graphic]

Creator:
Ibb, Hen., printmaker
Published / Created:
[5 November 1778]
Call Number:
778.11.05.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A stout woman in a floral print dress and cap stands with her back to the viewer looking at her reflection in the mirror. Two portraits of women hang on the wall on either side of the mirror, beneath which stands a marble topped console table
Description:
Title from item., Signed by engraver in lower left of image: HI, [i.e. Hen. Ibb.?], MD of publisher's name forms a monogram., Trimmed within plate mark., and Inlaid to 39 x 27 cm.
Publisher:
Novr. 5. 1778. M Darly 39 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Hats, and Furniture
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Bum-bardini [graphic]

8.
Miss Gruff [graphic]

Published / Created:
[21 March 1778]
Call Number:
778.03.21.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A very fat and sour-looking woman stands facing right, in an outdoor setting with trees in the distance. She is dressed in a fancy striped dress, her mountain of curly hair topped by an elaborate bonnet with ribbons and bows
Description:
Title from item., Signed (by engraver?) in lower left of image: HI, i.e. Hen. Ibb.?, Publisher's initials "MD" form a monogram., and Numbered in plate at top: V. 2, 63.
Publisher:
Pub. by MDarly March 21, 1778, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Hats, and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Gruff [graphic]

9.
Miss Peggy pout [graphic].

Published / Created:
Augt. 11, 1778.
Call Number:
778.08.11.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A homely woman stands facing right, in an outdoor setting with trees in the distance. She is dressed in a ruffled dress, her hair topped by an elaborate bonnet with ribbons and bows. In her left hand she carries a mirror which she regards with a smile
Description:
Title from item., Publisher's initials "MD" form a monogram., and Numbered in plate at top: V. 2, 71.
Publisher:
Pub. by MDarly No. 39 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Hats, and Mirrors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Peggy pout [graphic].

10.
Miss Tipapin going for all nine [graphic]

Published / Created:
publish'd as the Act directs [after January 1, 1778?]
Call Number:
778.01.01.05
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Four elegantly dressed young ladies are shown outside a brick or stone house with trees in the background. In the foreground a woman in a large hat is about to roll the ball at ninepins. Behind her two woman look on, one holding a bowl. To the right before a table with bottle and glass, another young lady drinks from a large tankard. On the far right a young girl sets up the pins
Description:
Title from item., Date based on that of the probable companion print Miss Wicket and Miss Trigger. See no. 4555 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., and Numbered in plate at lower left: 290.
Publisher:
Printed for Carington Bowles, No.69 in St. Pauls Ch:Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain. and England
Subject (Topic):
Ninepins, Women, Recreation, Sports for women, Bowlers, Clothing & dress, Hats, and Drinking vessels
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Tipapin going for all nine [graphic]