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1.
A Gallic idol [graphic]

Creator:
Barth, J. S., active 1797-1808, printmaker
Published / Created:
20 Augt. 1803.
Call Number:
803.08.20.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A symbolical bust of Napoleon, dressed as a Roman emperor, is on a rectangular base on which are title and inscription : 'Symbolical of the Effects produced by that Cause which the enlightened [image of a fox] in [the] Eighteenth Century sagaciously predicted would ultimately prove a Stupendous Monument of Human Wisdom!!!' The head is turned in profile to the left; the features are conventional but express ferocity, with glaring eye and fierce frown. It wears a fantastic helmet wreathed with laurel from which blood drips. The wreath is entwined by serpents, whose (three) heads are clustered at the back with words in large letters issuing from their jaws: 'Rapine', 'Lust', 'Murder'. The word 'Invasion' issues in the same manner from the mouth. Above the wreath the helmet is encircled by a band on which are quasi-zodiacal signs: a scorpion, a sickle, a crescent, an arrow, a caduceus, a goat-like monster. On the helmet sits a grinning Devil, playing a fiddle and spreading his webbed wings over the idol's head, while from under one wing Death, a skeleton, peers out; he holds a javelin poised to strike and a cup of poison inscribed 'Jaffa' [see British Museum Satires No. 10063]. The shoulders are covered by drapery, drawn aside to reveal (rotten) ribs and a torn and bleeding heart which is transfixed by a dagger and a barbed spear. A scroll floats from the dagger inscribed 'Wilsons Narrative'; the spear has a scroll inscribed 'British Press' and is surmounted by a cap of Liberty. Fragments torn from the heart are inscribed 'Acre' [see British Museum Satires No. 9412], 'Egypt' [see British Museum Satires No. 9250, &c], and 'Irel[and]', while in the middle of the heart is a triangular patch: 'England'. The heart is surmounted by a crown made of blood-stained daggers with a central fleur-de-lis."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text in image., With an accompanying sheet of letterpress text describing: The crest, The helmet, and The heart., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top edge.
Publisher:
Published by R. Cribb and Printed by Cox and Baylie, Great Queen Street
Subject (Geographic):
France, Great Britain., Great Britain, and France.
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Wilson, Robert, Sir, 1777-1849.
Subject (Topic):
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805, Foreign relations, Devil, and Skeletons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A Gallic idol [graphic]

2.
Olympic games, or, John Bull introducing his new ambassador to the Grand Consul [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
June 16, 1803.
Call Number:
803.06.16.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Napoleon (right) stands between two Russians; one (left) he strikes on the chin with his fist, saying, "There Sir take that, and tel your Master, I'll thras every one who dares to speak to me I'll thrash all the World D -me I'll, I'll I,'ll be King of the Universe." The injured Russian stares, saying, "Why this is club Law; this is the Argument of force indeed the little Gentleman is Dêrangé." Behind Napoleon (right) an officer in fur cloak and hussar's cap watches with indignation, saying, "The Monarch I represent, will return this insult with becoming dignity." On the left John Bull, jovial and grossly fat, and wearing top-boots, puts his arm across the shoulders of a pugilist, and points to Napoleon, saying, "There my Boy is an Ambassador who will treat with you in your own way, but I say be as gentle with him as you can." The good-looking brawny pugilist, who is stripped to the waist, clenches his fists, saying, "what! is it that little Whipper snapper I am to set too with why I think the first round will settle his hash." [An early use of this phrase which disproves Partridge, 'Slang Dict., tracing it in England to 1825, and in U.S.A. to 1807, suggesting that the English may have learnt it in the war of 1812. It was clearly current in England by 1803] Bonaparte is small and youthful, caricatured chiefly by the disproportionate size of cocked hat and sabre."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
John Bull introducing his new ambassador to the Grand Consul
Description:
Title etched below image. and Laid down on modern paper backing and matted to 36 x 46 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. by S.W. Fores, N. 50 Piccadilly, London
Subject (Geographic):
France, Russia., Russia, and France.
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1777-1825, and Markov, Arkady Ivanovich, 1747-1827
Subject (Topic):
Foreign relations, John Bull (Symbolic character), Boxers (Sports), and Insults
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Olympic games, or, John Bull introducing his new ambassador to the Grand Consul [graphic]

3.
Sans-culottes feeding Europe with the bread of liberty [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 January 1793]
Call Number:
793.01.12.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
At the center of the sheet stands John Bull, hands clasped in prayer, as Sheridan and Fox force the bread of liberty into his wide open mouth as they pick his pocket. On either side of the three stands a gallows and the Temple Bar. In each of the four corners in similar scenes, labelled clockwise from upper left, Holland, Savoy, German & Prussia, red-capped French sansculottes try to force the bread of liberty down recognizable national stereotypes from these four nations as they loot the terrfied citizens
Alternative Title:
Sansculottes feeding Europe with the bread of liberty
Description:
Title from text in image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on bottom edge.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 12st [sic], 1793, by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Girondists, Sansculottes, Liberty, Liberty cap, Popes, History, and Foreign relations
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Sans-culottes feeding Europe with the bread of liberty [graphic].

4.
Commonplace book of political and military material, circa 1629-1632

Creator:
Holles, John, Earl of Clare, ca. 1565-1637
Call Number:
Osborn b32
Image Count:
357
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of about 85 copies of primarily political documents pertaining to events between 1592 and 1632. The volume includes speeches and letters relating to the murder of Thomas Overbury and the trial of Walter Raleigh; a description of voyage to France to aid the Huguenot cause in 1626-7 and seige of La Rochelle; a factual account, with figures, of fighting in Thirty Years' War; "The examinations of the counterfett ghost that came into St James on fryday night the 13 of 9br 1612, beeing that day sennight after Prince Harries death," whose testimony was taken by Sir Thomas Chaloner and Sir John Holles; and the confession of Anne Lady Ross to the Star Chamber declaring that she had perjured herself by "accusing the said Right Honorable Countess of Exeter with an intent & purpose to poison" her. The volume also contains a copy of the will of Holles' father, Thomas Holles of Haughton, dated 17 March 1592 and "written in his owne hand"; and "A prayer wch my deere sister Wentworth did use, coppied from her owne hand, wch I had of my mother 24th Jan. 1631."
Description:
In English, French, and Italian., Arms of the 4th Duke of Newcastle stamped in gold on front cover., and Binding: full parchment. Printed on spine: "Copies of State Papers Etc. 1592 - 1632.
Subject (Geographic):
England., France, Great Britain., Great Britain, and France.
Subject (Name):
Chaloner, Thomas, 1595-1661., Holles, John, Earl of Clare, ca. 1565-1637., Overbury, Thomas, Sir, 1581-1613., and Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618
Subject (Topic):
Huguenots, History, Nobility, Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648, Treason, Trials, Wills, Foreign relations, Politics and government, and Social life and customs
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Commonplace book of political and military material, circa 1629-1632

5.
Taking leave [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 November 1802]
Call Number:
802.11.12.03
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Fox (right), hat in hand, bows humbly before Bonaparte (left), who stands arrogantly, arms akimbo, head in profile to the right. The First Consul wears military uniform, boots, an enormous sword; on his head is a mural crown decorated with a cannon and skull and cross-bones, and bristling with sabres, pistols and daggers. Both men are shown full-length and in profile
Description:
Title from caption below image., Attribution to Rowlandson based on style., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 12, 1802 by W Holland No. 11 Cockspur Street, (removed from Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and France
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):
Foreign relations, Bowing, Emperors, France, Politicians, and Great Britain
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Taking leave [graphic].

6.
Britons to arms! : among the various threats used by the tyrannical and insidious enemy, who is

Published / Created:
[1803]
Call Number:
File 63 803 B862+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Caption title. and Mounted on acidic board. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Hatchard, No. 190, Piccadilly and J. Brettell, printer
Subject (Geographic):
France, Great Britain., Great Britain, and France.
Subject (Topic):
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805, Propaganda, and Foreign relations
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Britons to arms! : among the various threats used by the tyrannical and insidious enemy, who is attempting our destruction and overthrow, the plunder of our country! is held out as the reward to the armies which are to invade us, .... But we dare to conquer!.

7.
Family compact [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1778]
Call Number:
778.00.00.35+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A very tall thin gentleman with elongated wig and dour expression sits facing left on a block labelled "Stool of repentance" as he pulls a frog apart by its legs. Strapped to him by a belt around the waist is an old long-haired and bearded man, with bows on his shoes and holding a purse marked "empty". On the right, a sailor stands facing the viewer and holding in his hand a club, as he points towards the two men and smiles. Next to him on the ground lies a bag marked "1000 dollars." Probably a reference to the Bourbon Family Compact wherein Spain allied herself with France to regain Gibraltar
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Spain, France., France, Spain., and Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
National characteristics, French, National characteristics, Spanish, Foreign relations, and Sailors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Family compact [graphic].

8.
How do you like it Monsieur [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before April 1782?]
Call Number:
782.04.00.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A fat English military officer resembling George III marches behind a thin French officer also resembling Louis XVI pulling the latter's queue and kicking him in the rear. Possibly a reference to Rodney's 1782 naval victory over the French
Description:
Title from item., Possibly after Thomas Colley., Date conjectured from the print's possible allusion to Rodney's victory over DeGrasse, 12 April 1782., Sheet trimmed., and Mounted to 30 x 38 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, France., France, and Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Foreign relations, Kicking, Military uniforms, British, and French
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > How do you like it Monsieur [graphic].

9.
La vaccine en voyage [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1799]
Call Number:
Print01120
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched below image., Date supplied by curator., In margin upper right: No: VIII., "Admirable effet de la Vaccine" pictured in print. See Print01125., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Smallpox, Vaccination, Smallpox vaccine, Quacks and quackery, France, Foreign relations, Anti-vaccination movement, Carriages, Cows, Horses, Medicine shows, Soldiers, Children, and Turkeys
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > La vaccine en voyage [graphic].

10.
La vaccine en voyage [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1800]
Call Number:
Print10153
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched below image., Date derived from subject., Place of publication from item., In margin lower right: Déposée à la Bibliothèque Natale., In margin upper right: No.13., Eight lines of verse about vaccination vs. inoculation are on either side of title., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Inoculation controversy; Infectious diseases.
Publisher:
chez Dépeuille Rue des Mathurins Sorbonne aux deux Pilastres d'Or
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Smallpox, Vaccination, Smallpox vaccine, Quacks and quackery, France, Foreign relations, Anti-vaccination movement, Carriages, Cows, Horses, Medicine shows, Soldiers, Children, Turkeys, Dogs, and Spectators
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > La vaccine en voyage [graphic].

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