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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].
