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1.
[Matilda and young stranger speaking from the windows] [art original].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1800]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 7
Collection Title:
Opposite page 69. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene from Horace Walpole's Gothic novel The castle of Otranto, with the characters Matilda and Theodore speaking to one another from windows on separate levels of the castle. One facade of the castle is shown, with two trees growing in the foregrou...
Description:
Title devised by curator.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces and Facades
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Matilda and young stranger speaking from the windows] [art original].

2.
[Design for the facade of the chapel at Strawberry Hill] [art original].

Creator:
Chute, John, 1701-1776, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1776]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the front face of the chapel at Strawberry Hill, with quatrefoils and other Gothic elements present in the design. A scale bar in feet runs along the bottom of the image
Description:
Title devised by curator.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Elevations, and Facades
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Design for the facade of the chapel at Strawberry Hill] [art original].

3.
View of the new front, towards Bridges Street, of the principal entry to the Theatre Royal Drury

Creator:
Begbie, P., printmaker
Published / Created:
published as the act directs, 1776.
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the grand front of the theatre; a lion and unicorn to left and right of the pedament at top, with a sculpture of armour and weapons in the centre, pillasters across middle of building and an iron balcony above ground floor; in foreground to r...
Alternative Title:
Nouvelle façade, vers Bridges Street, de la principale entrée du Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Description:
Titles engraved below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, London., and London,
Subject (Name):
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England), and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, structures, etc, Buildings, Theaters, Facades, Carriages & coaches, Sedan chairs, Street vendors, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > View of the new front, towards Bridges Street, of the principal entry to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane [graphic] = La nouvelle façade, vers Bridges Street, de la principale entrée du Theatre Royal Drury Lane

4.
Skinners' Hall [art original].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1850?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of the exterior of the Skinners' Hall, Dowgate Hill, London; Ionic pillasters across front with central pediment above, coat of arms in center of pediment; wrought iron fence at street level, with gates and lamp posts in front of the two visible ...
Description:
Titled in watercolor beneath image.
Subject (Name):
Worshipful Company of Skinners.
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, Facades, and Guilds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Skinners' Hall [art original].

5.
Door of the cottage [art original]

Creator:
Chute, John, 1701-1776, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1776]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the door and front facade of the cottage on the grounds of Strawberry Hill. The gable roof portico is decorated with the letter "H" followed by three cross crosslets and then the letter "W", as well as with a star near the peak of the gable...
Description:
Title and statement of responsibility written below image on mounting page, in Horace Walpole's hand.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Doors & doorways, Fences, Facades, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Door of the cottage [art original]

6.
A view of Guild Hall in King Street, London [graphic].

Published / Created:
[January 1751]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 153. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the old façade of Guildhall with the Chapel, Blackwell Hall, and the old Law Courts; elegantly dressed figures in foreground with a decorative carriage approaching the arched entrance."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
View of Guildhall in King Street, London
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Edw. Cave
Subject (Name):
Guildhall (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Facades and Carriages & coaches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Guild Hall in King Street, London [graphic].

7.
A perspective view of Richard Hands Bunn House at Chelsey who has the honour to serve the Royal

Published / Created:
[ca. 1750?]
Call Number:
730.00.00.05+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Façade of the bungalow in Chelsea, with colonnade at front; above at centre the royal arms, with soldiers and men holding scientific instruments on either side
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Chelsea (London, England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, structures, etc, Bungalows, Facades, Scientific equipment, British, and Soldiers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of Richard Hands Bunn House at Chelsey who has the honour to serve the Royal Family [graphic].