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1.
A lady in the newest full dress and another in the most fashionable undress [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1778]
Call Number:
778.00.00.08
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In an outdoor setting before arches and columns, an elegantly coiffed and dressed lady faces to the right holding a fan, while in the foreground stands another woman wearing a bergère hat and shawl
Description:
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Date from ms. notation in margin.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Fashion, Hats, Clothing & dress, and Hairstyles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A lady in the newest full dress and another in the most fashionable undress [graphic].

2.
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]

3.
Good advice [graphic].

Published / Created:
[11 February 1778]
Call Number:
778.02.11.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Four women stand conversing in an indoor setting on a patterned carpet or floor. All are elaborately coiffed and dressed, wearing aprons and hats, the latter including representatives of the bergère and dormeuse styles
Description:
Title from item., Publisher's initials "MD" form a monogram., and Numbered in plate at top: v. 2, 46.
Publisher:
Pub. by MDarly Feb. 11, 1778, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Conversation, Clothing & dress, and Hats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Good advice [graphic].

4.
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]

5.
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]

6.
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].

7.
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]

8.
The Manchester hero, or, Arts yield to arms [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs [1778?]
Call Number:
778.00.00.09+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In front of a cottage, a long-haired young apprentice or tradesman in his leather apron smiles proudly as he tries on a red military coat, despite the pleas of his sweetheart who tries to pull him away. A young recruiting sergeant offers the new recruit his own plumed hat to try on, together with a tankard of ale, while in the background a drummer in a grenadier cap looks on and drinks from a glass. A recruiting broadside is tacked on the wall above, addressed to "All aspiring young men who despise slavery..."
Alternative Title:
Arts yield to arms
Description:
Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Date surmised from British Museum catalogue, v. 5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of Mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles.", Numbered in lower left of plate 381., and Publication date erased from print.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his map & print warehouse, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England and Manchester.
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, Hats, and Recruiting & enlistment
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Manchester hero, or, Arts yield to arms [graphic]

9.
The pretty bar maid [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs, [1778]
Call Number:
778.00.00.71+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A young barmaid wearing a frilly dormeuse cap and a neckerchief with a breast knot, attends to a group of male customers gathered around the bar. An elderly military officer wearing a saber leans on the bar spooning custard from a glass, while three young men on his left ogle the barmaid. Two other men occupy the right side of the bar, and two dogs the center foreground, a poodle jumping up at the bar, and a pug urinating on a copy of "The Gazette extraordinary" which lies on the floor. Other newspapers are in the hands of the customers, the "Ledger" and the "Morning post". Bottles, glasses and bowls are arranged on shelves behind the girl
Description:
Title from item., Publication date from British Museum catalogue, Numbered '384' in lower left of plate., and Publication date erased from this impression.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England. and England
Subject (Topic):
Bartenders, Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, Newspapers, Taverns (Inns), Interiors, Glassware, Bars (Furniture)., Shelving, Hats, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The pretty bar maid [graphic]

10.
The sailor's present, or, The jealous clown [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs [1778?]
Call Number:
778.00.00.10+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a country setting with cows and a windmill in the background, a young milkmaid sits on a bench under an oak tree, receiving a ribbon from a young sailor seated beside her. Another young girl looks on from behind, while the milkmaid's country suitor stands behind sulkily scratching his head. A dog paws at the milkmaid's lap while another drinks from the milking pail
Alternative Title:
Jealous clown
Description:
Date surmised from British Museum catalogue, v. 5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of Mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles.", Numbered in lower left of plate 385., Publication date erased from print., and Torn and repaired.
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, Clothing & dress, Sailors, Hats, Couples, Windmills, Dairy farming, Cows, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The sailor's present, or, The jealous clown [graphic]