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1.
The old maids petition [graphic].

Creator:
Davison, William, 1780-1858, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.91
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An old maid with a large chin and lump in her neck kneels in prayer before a simple table as a man looks down at her from a gap in the rafters. On the wall hang two notices entitled "Cupid's revenge" and "Love in a village".
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison
Subject (Topic):
Single women
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The old maids petition [graphic].

2.
Intended duty on Cape Madeira : James Elder with thanks to his friends for the encouragement given

Creator:
Elder, James (Merchant)
Published / Created:
[11 March 1817] and March 11, 1817.
Call Number:
File 66 817 El37
Image Count:
1
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
James Elder and J. Graham, printer
Subject (Geographic):
England, Alnwick., and Alnwick (England)
Subject (Topic):
Vintners
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Intended duty on Cape Madeira : James Elder with thanks to his friends for the encouragement given to the system adopted by him of selling a good article at a moderate price ...

3.
A sea view A view of hill farm ; A castle ; A view in Ireland ; View in Scotland ; View in England

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.121
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Nine views, arranged in three rows, showing rural dwellings, castles, and sea coasts with fortifications in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland..
Alternative Title:
Nine views
Description:
Titles etched below images.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A sea view A view of hill farm ; A castle ; A view in Ireland ; View in Scotland ; View in England ; A morning view ; Moor farm ; View in Wales. [graphic]

4.
A view of the island of St. Helena A fishing boat ; A frigate laying at anchor ; A brisk gale ; A

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.123
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Eleven views in three rows, arranged around a larger central image of "A view of the island of St. Helena"; the ten smaller views, four in the top row, two in the middle row, and four in the third row, show images of various boats, ships and other sai...
Alternative Title:
View of the island of Saint Helena
Description:
Titles etched below images.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Geographic):
Saint Helena
Subject (Topic):
Boats, Sailing ships, Warships, British, and French
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the island of St. Helena A fishing boat ; A frigate laying at anchor ; A brisk gale ; A pleasure boat ; Homeward bound ; A ship of the line ; British ships of war ; French ships of war ; A chase ; A light breeze. [graphic]

5.
Ax about [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.106
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A portly, bald gentleman with a churchwarden pipe looks over his shoulder towards the viewer
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Pipes (Smoking)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Ax about [graphic].

6.
Columbus breaking the egg [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.112 Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Christopher Columbus demonstrating how to make an egg stand on its end. The five observers look at the cracked egg, upright on the table, in amusement at the evidence of an inventive mind at work. Two other eggs intertwined with two eels lie on a pla...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Name):
Columbus, Christopher,
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Eggs, and Legends
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Columbus breaking the egg [graphic].

7.
Columbus breaking the egg [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.112 Impression 3
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Christopher Columbus demonstrating how to make an egg stand on its end. The five observers look at the cracked egg, upright on the table, in amusement at the evidence of an inventive mind at work. Two other eggs intertwined with two eels lie on a pla...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Name):
Columbus, Christopher,
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Eggs, and Legends
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Columbus breaking the egg [graphic].

8.
Columbus breaking the egg [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.112 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Christopher Columbus demonstrating how to make an egg stand on its end. The five observers look at the cracked egg, upright on the table, in amusement at the evidence of an inventive mind at work. Two other eggs intertwined with two eels lie on a pla...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Name):
Columbus, Christopher,
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Eggs, and Legends
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Columbus breaking the egg [graphic].

9.
Country sport [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.114 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Print shows a man and a boy chasing a pig in the yard of a country alehouse. In the background, another man pauses to remove his hat and wipe his brow, while a fourth has evidently tripped and lies sprawling on the ground. A dog barks at the commotion...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Games, Swine, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Country sport [graphic].

10.
Country sport [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.114 Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Print shows a man and a boy chasing a pig in the yard of a country alehouse. In the background, another man pauses to remove his hat and wipe his brow, while a fourth has evidently tripped and lies sprawling on the ground. A dog barks at the commotion...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Games, Swine, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Country sport [graphic].

11.
Curate going on duty [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before 1808]
Call Number:
808.00.00.36
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, England, Horseback riding, Taverns (Inns), and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Curate going on duty [graphic].

12.
Dancing bear Don Quixote & Sancho ; Paul Puff & Jerry Sneak ; Farmer & pig ; Ballad singers

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.122
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Nine small scenes, arranged in three rows, showing people and animals engaged in various activities
Description:
Titles etched below images.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Name):
Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616.
Subject (Topic):
Astronomers, Criminals, Dogs, Farmers, Folk singers, Singers, Swine, and Trained animals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dancing bear Don Quixote & Sancho ; Paul Puff & Jerry Sneak ; Farmer & pig ; Ballad singers ; Pompey the Little ; Dancing dogs ; A robber ; Astronomers. [graphic]

13.
Druid and highlander [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.89
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The highlander falls back against a table, his one leg held by the 'druid' who sits on a chair made from a barrel as he tends a wound on the Scotsman's calf
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Barrels and Wounds & injuries
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Druid and highlander [graphic].

14.
Duke of Dumplings eldest son [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.124
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of Daniel Lambert; whole length, seated facing front; wearing striped waistcoat, breeches and jacket; his hat and his right hand resting on a table at the left
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
W. Davison
Subject (Name):
Lambert, Daniel, 1770-1809
Subject (Topic):
Human curiosities and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Duke of Dumplings eldest son [graphic].

15.
Effects of passion [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.118
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene in a sitting room, a man in a fit of anger kicks over a chair and table set with tea; a pitcher, cups and saucers, tongs and other tableware are in flight or shattered on the floor. The man holds his wig in his left hand as a woman looks on wi...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Anger, Couples, Kicking, Interiors, Tables, Fireplaces, and Cats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Effects of passion [graphic].

16.
Hob and stage doctor [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.102
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On a stage a man in a hat extracts a tooth from a patient as a clown taunts him; the audience on three sides of the stage look on with looks of horror or amusement
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Teeth, Extraction, Dentistry, Audiences, Clowns, and Pain
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Hob and stage doctor [graphic].

17.
How to do things by halves [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.111 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man on horseback, whip in hand but not in use, is shown attempting to clear a stile flanked by hedgerows; his horse's forelegs are on the ground and one of its hind legs caught between the slats. Behind them, a second rider with a look of consternat...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Horseback riding
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > How to do things by halves [graphic].

18.
How to do things by halves [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.111 Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man on horseback, whip in hand but not in use, is shown attempting to clear a stile flanked by hedgerows; his horse's forelegs are on the ground and one of its hind legs caught between the slats. Behind them, a second rider with a look of consternat...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Horseback riding
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > How to do things by halves [graphic].

19.
Idleness [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.113
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a churchyard four young men, one of whom is a boot-black, play a game of hustle-cap on a tomb; a beadle raises his cane to strike them; in the foreground skulls and bones and an open grave; beyond, the congregation enters the church
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Gambling, Officials, Shoe shiners, Skulls, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, and Young adults
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Idleness [graphic].

20.
In place ha! ha! hah! [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.120
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man stands facing the viewer, a pipe in his left hand and a paper labelled "London Gazette" sticking out of the pocket of his coat. He gleefully points with his left hand to two bottles set on a drop-leaf table beside him. The room is decorated with...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Alcoholic beverages, Pipes (Smoking), and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > In place ha! ha! hah! [graphic].