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51. The light guinea, or, The blade in the dumps [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- published as the act directs [1774?]
- Call Number:
- 774.02.02.02+
- Collection Title:
- Page 239. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Satire on untrustworthy young men: a prostitute, with a powdered wig wearing a dressing gown open to reveal her chemise and petticoat, sits at a table using scales to weigh the coin offered by a well-dressed young man which is lighter than its proper weight; behind is a curtained bed."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Blade in the dumps
- Description:
- Title from item., Date of publication from unverified data in local card catalog record., Dated to circa 1773-1774 in the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1935,0522.1.86., Four lines of verse below title: Dull are the times, since trade I first began, our gold was sterling then, and true each man ..., and Numbered '291' in lower left of plate.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
- Subject (Topic):
- Draperies, Dandies, British, Prostitutes, Scales, and Tables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The light guinea, or, The blade in the dumps [graphic].
52. The road to ruin [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1792?]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 724 771N
- Collection Title:
- Opposite page 106. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Satire on prostitution and foolish clergy; two courtesans tease a fat and smiling clergyman in a well-furnished room. The costume of the women appears to be c. 1792-3."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., "Probably published by Carington Bowles. This print was included in BM Satires twice. Dorothy George correctly placed it c.1792 (no. 8235), Stephens c.1770 (no. 4588). Thomas Holcroft's popular 'Road to Ruin' was first played at Covent Garden on 18 February 1792."--Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1935,0522.2.17, Sheet trimmed within plate mark on lower edge., Temporary local subject terms: Parsons -- Prostitutes., Folded to 30.6 x 26 cm., and Bound in opposite page 106 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
- Publisher:
- Carington Bowles?
- Subject (Topic):
- Clergy, Courtesans, Interiors, Sofas, Mirrors, and Draperies
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The road to ruin [graphic].
53. The south east prospect of Westminster [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1750]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 724 771N
- Collection Title:
- Page 185. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Birds'-eye view down the River Thames, looking towards Westminster; Somerset House is seen on the right, with Westminster Abbey and Bridge in the mid-distance; many boats are on the water
- Alternative Title:
- Southeast prospect of Westminster
- Description:
- Title etched below image., "Engrav'd for the Universal Magazine, for J. Hinton in Newgate Street"--Above image., Date of publication from the Yale Center for British Art online catalog., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text from upper margin. Missing text supplied from impression at the Yale Center for British Art, accession no.: B1998.14.676., Mounted to 26 x 32 cm., and Mounted on page 185 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
- Publisher:
- J. Hinton
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), Thames River (England),, and Westminster Bridge (London, England),
- Subject (Name):
- Westminster Abbey,
- Subject (Topic):
- Bridges, Rivers, and Boats
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The south east prospect of Westminster [graphic].
54. Tippy Bob [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [28 March 1792]
- Call Number:
- 792.03.28.01+ Impression 2
- Collection Title:
- Page 243. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A dandy, with a large hat, walking stick (or bludgeon), and spurs on his boots, stands at the counter of a shop as he turns away from the pretty woman who awaits his order. Three other dandies sit at a table on the right sipping a drink (hot chocolate? or coffee service) and reading. Behind them through a large window is a view of the city
- Description:
- Title from item., Four columns of verse below image: My name's Tippy Bob with a watch in each fob ..., Numbered "276" beneath lower left corner of image., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and 1 print : mezzotint ; plate mark 35.1 x 25.2 cm, on sheet 36 x 26 cm, mounted to 37 x 27 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd 28th March 1792, by Robt. Sayer & Co., Fleet Street, London
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress, Coffeehouses, Dandies, British, and Interiors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Tippy Bob [graphic].
55. Tippy Bob [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [28 March 1792]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 724 771N
- Collection Title:
- Page 243. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A dandy, with a large hat, walking stick (or bludgeon), and spurs on his boots, stands at the counter of a shop as he turns away from the pretty woman who awaits his order. Three other dandies sit at a table on the right sipping a drink (hot chocolate? or coffee service) and reading. Behind them through a large window is a view of the city
- Description:
- Title from item., Four columns of verse below image: My name's Tippy Bob with a watch in each fob ..., Numbered "276" beneath lower left corner of image., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., 1 print : mezzotint on wove paper ; sheet 35.2 x 25.4 cm., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., and Tipped in at page 243 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
- Publisher:
- Publish'd 28th March 1792, by Robt. Sayer & Co., Fleet Street, London
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress, Coffeehouses, Dandies, British, and Interiors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Tippy Bob [graphic].
56. Tippy Bob [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [28 March 1792]
- Call Number:
- 792.03.28.01+ Impression 1
- Collection Title:
- Page 243. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A dandy, with a large hat, walking stick (or bludgeon), and spurs on his boots, stands at the counter of a shop as he turns away from the pretty woman who awaits his order. Three other dandies sit at a table on the right sipping a drink (hot chocolate? or coffee service) and reading. Behind them through a large window is a view of the city
- Description:
- Title from item., Four columns of verse below image: My name's Tippy Bob with a watch in each fob ..., Numbered "276" beneath lower left corner of image., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd 28th March 1792, by Robt. Sayer & Co., Fleet Street, London
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress, Coffeehouses, Dandies, British, and Interiors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Tippy Bob [graphic].
57. Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [24 May 1798]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 724 771N
- Collection Title:
- Page 223. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A man leans from a rostrum (right), holding up his wig, addressing an audience of men and women, seated and standing, most of whom hold up their wigs, disclosing bald or cropped heads. In his left hand is a wig of luxuriant curls which he has taken from the head of a protesting old woman. Most of the wigs simulate natural hair, either short or in ringlets. On the wall is a placard: 'For Debate, \ Opinions \ on \ Baldness. \ It is the sincere wish of the \ proprietors of this Institution, \ that Gentlemen and Ladies will be Uncover'd on this important Occasion'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Debate on the baldness of the times
- Description:
- Title etched below image., One of the series of Laurie & Whittle drolls., Numbered '217' in lower left of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Architectural details: rostrum & paneling., 1 print : etching with engraving on wove paper ; plate mark 20.1 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 24.3 x 30.2 cm., Mounted to 26 x 32 cm., and Mounted on page 223 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
- Publisher:
- Published 24th May 1798 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
- Subject (Topic):
- Baldness, Sconces, and Wigs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]
58. Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [24 May 1798]
- Call Number:
- 798.05.24.02
- Collection Title:
- Page 223. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A man leans from a rostrum (right), holding up his wig, addressing an audience of men and women, seated and standing, most of whom hold up their wigs, disclosing bald or cropped heads. In his left hand is a wig of luxuriant curls which he has taken from the head of a protesting old woman. Most of the wigs simulate natural hair, either short or in ringlets. On the wall is a placard: 'For Debate, \ Opinions \ on \ Baldness. \ It is the sincere wish of the \ proprietors of this Institution, \ that Gentlemen and Ladies will be Uncover'd on this important Occasion'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Debate on the baldness of the times
- Description:
- Title etched below image., One of the series of Laurie & Whittle drolls., Numbered '217' in lower left of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Architectural details: rostrum & paneling., and Watermark: Russell & Co. 1799.
- Publisher:
- Published 24th May 1798 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
- Subject (Topic):
- Baldness, Sconces, and Wigs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]
59. [Revels, Covent Garden bagnio, 1736] [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1736?]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 724 771N
- Collection Title:
- Page 219. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title and date from note in ink below image, on mounting page., Sheet trimmed within plate mark with probable loss of text., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum., Temporary local subject terms: Gaming-table -- Male costume, 1736 -- Female costume, 1736 -- Table settings -- Furniture., Folded to 23.1 x 25 cm; mounted to 32 x 26 cm., and Mounted on page 219 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Covent Garden (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Brothels, Prostitutes, Eating & drinking, Alcoholic beverages, Gambling, Sconces, and Beds
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Revels, Covent Garden bagnio, 1736] [graphic].
