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1. [Medea killing her children] [graphic].

Creator:: Boyvin, René, approximately 1525-approximately 1598, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1563]
Call Number:: Print01435
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title, creator, date, and place of creation supplied by curator., From: The History of Jason and the Conquest of the Golden Fleece., Above image: 25. In image at bottom: B., 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: Marriage and Married Life; Children and Childcare.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Medea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character). and Jason (Mythological character).
Subject (Topic):: Retribution, Infanticide, Postpartum depression, Mothers, Children, Homicides, Snakes, Putti, and Warriors
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > [Medea killing her children] [graphic].

2. [Bloody newes from Dover] [graphic].

Published / Created:: [not before 1647]
Call Number:: 647.02.13.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A later print designed and etched to look like the woodcut that appeared on the title-page of a pamphlet of the same title. The image shows "Iohn and Mary Champian" described within image as "Presbyterian" and "Anabaptist", respectively, at the moment when Mary, holding the severed head of their baby in her right hand, points at the rest of the body with the left. John (on the left) raises his hands at the horror. At Mary's feet is the knife lying in foreground. The mother allegedly killed the child rather than have it christened
Alternative Title:: Bloody news from Dover
Description:: Title and publication date based on the and Original woodcut appeared on the title-page of the anonymous pamphlet: Bloody newes from Dover : being a true relation of the great and bloudy murder, committed by Mary Champion (an Anabaptist) who cut off her childs head, being 7 weekes old, and held it to her husband to baptize ... [London?] : [publisher not identified], printed in the yeare of discovery, Feb. 13. 1647.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: England.
Subject (Topic):: Baptism, Anabaptists, Children, Couples, and Homicides
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Bloody newes from Dover] [graphic].

3. A lamentable ballad of the tragical end of a gallant lord and vertuous lady : together with the untimely death of their two children, wickedly performed by a heathenish and blood-thirsty blackamore, their servant, the like of which cruelty and murther was never before heard of. To the tune of The lady's fall, &c. Enter’d according to order

Published / Created:: [between 1680 and 1710?]
Call Number:: Folio 74 OL1 v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image and text
Description:: In five columns with the title and woodcut above the first two; imprint below the last three; the columns are not separated by rules., Date range conjectural; other ballads with similar imprints are also undated; printer’s name conjectured from other imprints recorded by Wing., Verse begins: "In Rome a nobleman did wed"., In this setting line 24 begins with "straight"., Not in Wing., Mounted on leaf 52. Copy trimmed., Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 1., and Sheet in two pieces repaired and mounted as one piece.
Publisher:: Printed by and for C.B. [Brown?] and sold by J. Walter, at the Hand and Pen in High Holborn
Subject (Geographic):: Rome (Italy)
Subject (Topic):: Household employees, Murder, Master and servant, Abused children, Pleading (Begging), Homicides, and Criminals
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A lamentable ballad of the tragical end of a gallant lord and vertuous lady : together with the untimely death of their two children, wickedly performed by a heathenish and blood-thirsty blackamore, their servant, the like of which cruelty and murther was never before heard of. To the tune of The lady's fall, &c. Enter’d according to order

4. A lamentable ballad of the tragical end of a gallant lord and virtuous lady : together with the untimely death of their two children

Published / Created:: [between 1701 and 1800?]
Call Number:: Folio 74 OL1 v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image and text
Description:: Caption title above woodcut., Date range conjectural., Verse begins: "In Rome a nobleman did wed"., In five columns with the title and woodcut above the first three; the columns are not separated by rules., In this setting line 24 begins with "and"., Mounted on leaf 51. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 1.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: Rome (Italy)
Subject (Topic):: Household employees, Murder, Master and servant, Abused children, Pleading (Begging), Homicides, and Criminals
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A lamentable ballad of the tragical end of a gallant lord and virtuous lady : together with the untimely death of their two children

5. An excellent song, made of the successors of King Edward the IVth. To the tune of, O man in desparation [sic]. Note, as the use of these old songs is very great, ...

Published / Created:: [1720?]
Call Number:: Folio 74 OL1 v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Description:: Verse -- "When as the King of England dy'd,"., In five columns with the title, prose introduction and woodcut above the first three; the columns are not separated by rules., Title continues: in respect that many children never would have learn'd read had not they took delight in poring over Jane Shore or Robin Hood & c. which has insensibly stole into them a curiosity and desire of reading other like stories ..., Date from ESTC., Mounted on leaf 34. Copy trimmed into two pieces with last two columns mounted below main portion., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 1.
Publisher:: printed by William Dicey
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Name):: Edward, IV, King of England, 1442-1483
Subject (Topic):: Regicide, Kings and rulers, Succession, Prisons, Homicides, Torches, and Daggers & swords
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > An excellent song, made of the successors of King Edward the IVth. To the tune of, O man in desparation [sic]. Note, as the use of these old songs is very great, ...

6. Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

Creator:: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774 printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 April 1745]
Call Number:: Sotheby 20++ Box 300
Collection Title:: Plate 20. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays
Alternative Title:: Marriage a-la-mode. Plate 5
Description:: Title engraved below image., State from Paulson., and After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Adultery, Allegorical prints, Biblical events, Brothels, Fighting, Homicides, Interiors, Judges, Masquerades, and Spouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

7. Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V.

Creator:: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774, printmaker
Published / Created:: according to act of Parliament April 1st 1745.
Call Number:: Kinnaird 17K Box 300
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays. The painting above the door, the mural on the back wall, and the portrait near the window illustrate the theme
Description:: Title engraved below image., The engraver's initials 'R.F. Ravenet' are a mistake for 'S.F.' or Simon François., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Adultery, Allegorical prints, Biblical events, Brothels, Fighting, Homicides, Interiors, Judges, Masquerades, Rake's progress, and Spouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V.

8. Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

Creator:: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774 printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 April 1745]
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize) Box 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 20. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays
Alternative Title:: Marriage a-la-mode. Plate 4
Description:: Title engraved below image., State from Paulson., After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London., and Formerly on page 118 in volume 2. Removed in 2012 by LWL conservator.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Adultery, Allegorical prints, Biblical events, Brothels, Fighting, Homicides, Interiors, Judges, Masquerades, and Spouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

9. Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

Creator:: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774 printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 April 1745]
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Plate 20. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays
Alternative Title:: Marriage a-la-mode. Plate 5
Description:: Title engraved below image., State from Paulson., After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London., Ms. note, and On page 119 in volume 2. Sheet trimmed to: 38.1 x 46.1 cm.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Adultery, Allegorical prints, Biblical events, Brothels, Fighting, Homicides, Interiors, Judges, Masquerades, and Spouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

10. Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

Creator:: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774 printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 April 1745]
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 764 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Plate 20. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays
Alternative Title:: Marriage a-la-mode. Plate 5
Description:: Title engraved below image., State from Paulson., After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London., 1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 38.4 x 46.6 cm, on sheet 46 x 59 cm., and Plate 20 in the album: Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Adultery, Allegorical prints, Biblical events, Brothels, Fighting, Homicides, Interiors, Judges, Masquerades, and Spouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

11. Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

Creator:: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774 printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 April 1745]
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 764 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Plate 20. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays
Alternative Title:: Marriage a-la-mode. Plate 5
Description:: Title engraved below image., State from Paulson., After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London., 1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 38.4 x 46.6 cm, on sheet 46 x 59 cm., and Plate 20 in the album: Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Adultery, Allegorical prints, Biblical events, Brothels, Fighting, Homicides, Interiors, Judges, Masquerades, and Spouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

12. Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

Creator:: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774 printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 April 1745]
Call Number:: Folio Greenberg 75 H67 753
Collection Title:: Leaf 20. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays
Alternative Title:: Marriage a-la-mode. Plate 4
Description:: Title engraved below image., State from Paulson., After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London., 1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 38.5 x 46.3 cm, on sheet 45 x 56 cm., and Leaf 20 in: Album of William Hogarth prints.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Adultery, Allegorical prints, Biblical events, Brothels, Fighting, Homicides, Interiors, Judges, Masquerades, and Spouses
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

13. The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliamt., Sep. 30, 1747.
Call Number:: Sotheby 52 Box 100
Collection Title:: Plate 52. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In an underground drinking den Tom Idle, with a pistol at his foot and another in his pocket, shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice unaware that behind him his companion (the prostitute) from the garret bedroom (Plate 7) is betraying him to the magistrate and constables. A serving woman with a patch where her nose should be approaches the two thieves with a large tankard in her hands. To their right, the body of a man is being pushed through a trapdoor. In the far right a soldier with his back to the viewer embraces a woman. In the background there is a brawl while two other men sit by the fireside, one of whom is smoking a pipe before a roaring fire, the other asleep under a rope (noose?). The right of the frame is decorated with a scourge, manacles and a hangman's rope; on the left frame hang the mace of the City of London, the alderman's gold chain and a sword of state
Alternative Title:: Idle apprentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice
Description:: Title engraved above image., State and publisher from Paulson., "Plate 9"--Below frame., Ninth plate in the series of twelve: "Industry and idleness"., Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: "Proverbs Chap:VI. Ve: 26. The Adulteress will hunt for the precious life.", and On laid paper.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Bars, Criminals, Fighting, Homicides, Judges, Pipes (Smoking), Prostitutes, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice [graphic]

14. The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliam[en]t Sep 30 1747.
Call Number:: Kinnaird 49K(a) Box 100
Collection Title:: Leaf 44. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In an underground drinking den Tom Idle, with a pistol at his foot and another in his pocket, shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice unaware that behind him his companion (the prostitute) from the garret bedroom (Plate 7) is betraying him to the magistrate and constables. A serving woman with a patch where her nose should be approaches the two thieves with a large tankard in her hands. To their right, the body of a man is being pushed through a trapdoor. In the far right a soldier with his back to the viewer embraces a woman. In the background there is a brawl while two other men sit by the fireside, one of whom is smoking a pipe before a roaring fire, the other asleep under a rope (noose?). The right of the frame is decorated with a scourge, manacles and a hangman's rope; on the left frame hang the mace of the City of London, the alderman's gold chain and a sword of state
Alternative Title:: Idle apprentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice and Industry and idleness, plate 9
Description:: Title engraved above image., State and publisher from Paulson., "Plate 9"--Below frame., Ninth plate in the series of twelve: Industry and idleness., Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: Proverbs Chap:VI. Ve: 26. The Adulteress will hunt for the precious life., and On laid paper. Sheet trimmed within plate mark to 263 x 349 mm.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Bars, Criminals, Fighting, Homicides, Judges, Pipes (Smoking), Prostitutes, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

15. The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliam[en]t Sep 30 1747.
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 44. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In an underground drinking den Tom Idle, with a pistol at his foot and another in his pocket, shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice unaware that behind him his companion (the prostitute) from the garret bedroom (Plate 7) is betraying him to the magistrate and constables. A serving woman with a patch where her nose should be approaches the two thieves with a large tankard in her hands. To their right, the body of a man is being pushed through a trapdoor. In the far right a soldier with his back to the viewer embraces a woman. In the background there is a brawl while two other men sit by the fireside, one of whom is smoking a pipe before a roaring fire, the other asleep under a rope (noose?). The right of the frame is decorated with a scourge, manacles and a hangman's rope; on the left frame hang the mace of the City of London, the alderman's gold chain and a sword of state
Alternative Title:: Idle apprentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice and Industry and idleness, plate 9
Description:: Title engraved above image., State and publisher from Paulson., "Plate 9"--Below frame., Ninth plate in the series of twelve: Industry and idleness., Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: Proverbs Chap:VI. Ve: 26. The Adulteress will hunt for the precious life., and On page 139 in volume 2. Sheet trimmed within plate mark to: 26.5 34.6 cm.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Bars, Criminals, Fighting, Homicides, Judges, Pipes (Smoking), Prostitutes, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

16. The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliamt., Sep. 30, 1747.
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Plate 52. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In an underground drinking den Tom Idle, with a pistol at his foot and another in his pocket, shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice unaware that behind him his companion (the prostitute) from the garret bedroom (Plate 7) is betraying him to the magistrate and constables. A serving woman with a patch where her nose should be approaches the two thieves with a large tankard in her hands. To their right, the body of a man is being pushed through a trapdoor. In the far right a soldier with his back to the viewer embraces a woman. In the background there is a brawl while two other men sit by the fireside, one of whom is smoking a pipe before a roaring fire, the other asleep under a rope (noose?). The right of the frame is decorated with a scourge, manacles and a hangman's rope; on the left frame hang the mace of the City of London, the alderman's gold chain and a sword of state
Alternative Title:: Idle apprentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice
Description:: Title engraved above image., State and publisher from Paulson., "Plate 9"--Below frame., Ninth plate in the series of twelve: "Industry and idleness"., Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: "Proverbs Chap:VI. Ve: 26. The Adulteress will hunt for the precious life.", and On page 139 in volume 2. Sheet trimmed within plate mark to: 26.3 x 34.4 cm.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Bars, Criminals, Fighting, Homicides, Judges, Pipes (Smoking), Prostitutes, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice [graphic]

17. The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliamt., Sep. 30, 1747.
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 764 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Plate 52. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In an underground drinking den Tom Idle, with a pistol at his foot and another in his pocket, shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice unaware that behind him his companion (the prostitute) from the garret bedroom (Plate 7) is betraying him to the magistrate and constables. A serving woman with a patch where her nose should be approaches the two thieves with a large tankard in her hands. To their right, the body of a man is being pushed through a trapdoor. In the far right a soldier with his back to the viewer embraces a woman. In the background there is a brawl while two other men sit by the fireside, one of whom is smoking a pipe before a roaring fire, the other asleep under a rope (noose?). The right of the frame is decorated with a scourge, manacles and a hangman's rope; on the left frame hang the mace of the City of London, the alderman's gold chain and a sword of state
Alternative Title:: Idle apprentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice
Description:: Title engraved above image., State and publisher from Paulson., "Plate 9"--Below frame., Ninth plate in the series of twelve: "Industry and idleness"., Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: "Proverbs Chap:VI. Ve: 26. The Adulteress will hunt for the precious life.", 1 print : etching with engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 26.2 x 34.7 cm, on sheet 29.5 x 43.5 cm., Mounted on leaf 59 x 46 cm., and Plate 52 in the album: Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Bars, Criminals, Fighting, Homicides, Judges, Pipes (Smoking), Prostitutes, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice [graphic]

18. The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliam[en]t Sep 30 1747.
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 747
Collection Title:: Leaf 44. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In an underground drinking den Tom Idle, with a pistol at his foot and another in his pocket, shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice unaware that behind him his companion (the prostitute) from the garret bedroom (Plate 7) is betraying him to the magistrate and constables. A serving woman with a patch where her nose should be approaches the two thieves with a large tankard in her hands. To their right, the body of a man is being pushed through a trapdoor. In the far right a soldier with his back to the viewer embraces a woman. In the background there is a brawl while two other men sit by the fireside, one of whom is smoking a pipe before a roaring fire, the other asleep under a rope (noose?). The right of the frame is decorated with a scourge, manacles and a hangman's rope; on the left frame hang the mace of the City of London, the alderman's gold chain and a sword of state
Alternative Title:: Idle apprentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice and Industry and idleness, plate 9
Description:: Title engraved above image., State and publisher from Paulson., "Plate 9"--Below frame., Ninth plate in the series of twelve: Industry and idleness., Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: Proverbs Chap:VI. Ve: 26. The Adulteress will hunt for the precious life., and Sewn into contemporary blue paper wrappers with the eleven other plates in the series, all on wove paper; inscribed "H. Man. 1798" on front wrapper. With a further brown paper dust wrapper and brown paper envelope, inscribed "Hogarth Industrious and Idle Apprentice. H.S. Man 1796, a gift from his father". For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Bars, Criminals, Fighting, Homicides, Judges, Pipes (Smoking), Prostitutes, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

19. The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliam[en]t Sep 30 1747.
Call Number:: Folio Greenberg 75 H67 753
Collection Title:: Leaf 44. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In an underground drinking den Tom Idle, with a pistol at his foot and another in his pocket, shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice unaware that behind him his companion (the prostitute) from the garret bedroom (Plate 7) is betraying him to the magistrate and constables. A serving woman with a patch where her nose should be approaches the two thieves with a large tankard in her hands. To their right, the body of a man is being pushed through a trapdoor. In the far right a soldier with his back to the viewer embraces a woman. In the background there is a brawl while two other men sit by the fireside, one of whom is smoking a pipe before a roaring fire, the other asleep under a rope (noose?). The right of the frame is decorated with a scourge, manacles and a hangman's rope; on the left frame hang the mace of the City of London, the alderman's gold chain and a sword of state
Alternative Title:: Idle apprentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice and Industry and idleness, plate 9
Description:: Title engraved above image., State and publisher from Paulson., "Plate 9"--Below frame., Ninth plate in the series of twelve: Industry and idleness., Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: Proverbs Chap:VI. Ve: 26. The Adulteress will hunt for the precious life., 1 print : etching with engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 26.2 x 34.4 cm, on sheet 26.9 x 40.4 cm., and Mounted on leaf 44 in: Album of William Hogarth prints.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Bars, Criminals, Fighting, Homicides, Judges, Pipes (Smoking), Prostitutes, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice. [graphic] / Plate 9

20. [Cruelty in perfection] [graphic]

Creator:: Bell, John, active 1721-1780, printmaker
Published / Created:: Jany. 1st. 1750.
Call Number:: Hogarth 750.01.01.01++ Box 305
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title, state, and series title from Paulson. and Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty.
Publisher:: Invd. & publish'd by Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, Pregnant women, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Cruelty in perfection] [graphic]

21. [Cruelty in perfection] [graphic]

Creator:: Bell, John, active 1721-1780, printmaker
Published / Created:: Jany. 1st. 1750.
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title, state, and series title from Paulson., Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty., and On page 157 in volume 2. Sheet trimmed to: 50.8 x 39.8 cm.
Publisher:: Invd. & publish'd by Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, Pregnant women, and Rake's progress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Cruelty in perfection] [graphic]

22. Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: published according to act of Parliament, Feb. 1, 1751.
Call Number:: Hogarth 751.02.01.05.1+ Box 200
Collection Title:: Plate 78. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 54. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title engraved above image., Publisher and series title from Paulson., Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty., Three columns each with four lines of verse etched below design: To lawless love when once betray'd, soon crime to crime succeeds: at length beguil'd to theft, the maid by her beguiler bleeds. Yet learn, seducing man! Nor night, with all its sable cloud, can screen the guilty deed from sight; foul murder cries aloud. The gaping wounds, and blood stain'd steel, now shock his trembling soul: but oh! what pangs his breast must feel, when death his knell shall toll.", "Price 1s"--Bottom left below design., 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 383 x 319 mm, on sheet 473 x 380 mm., and Pencilled note on verso: '2nd state'.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, and Pregnant women
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

23. Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: published according to act of Parliament, Feb. 1, 1751.
Call Number:: Sotheby 71++ Box 315
Collection Title:: Plate 78. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 54. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title engraved above image., Publisher and series title from Paulson., Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty., Three columns each with four lines of verse etched below design: To lawless love when once betray'd, soon crime to crime succeeds: at length beguil'd to theft, the maid by her beguiler bleeds. Yet learn, seducing man! Nor night, with all its sable cloud, can screen the guilty deed from sight; foul murder cries aloud. The gaping wounds, and blood stain'd steel, now shock his trembling soul: but oh! what pangs his breast must feel, when death his knell shall toll.", and "Price 1s"--Bottom left below design.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, and Pregnant women
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

24. Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: published according to act of Parliament, Feb. 1, 1751.
Call Number:: Kinnaird 54K(b) Box 215
Collection Title:: Plate 78. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 54. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title engraved above image., Publisher and series title from Paulson., Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty., Three columns each with four lines of verse etched below design: To lawless love when once betray'd, soon crime to crime succeeds: at length beguil'd to theft, the maid by her beguiler bleeds. Yet learn, seducing man! Nor night, with all its sable cloud, can screen the guilty deed from sight; foul murder cries aloud. The gaping wounds, and blood stain'd steel, now shock his trembling soul: but oh! what pangs his breast must feel, when death his knell shall toll.", "Price 1s"--Bottom left below design., and Imperfect: sheet trimmed to plate mark 384 x 313 mm.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, and Pregnant women
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

25. Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: published according to act of Parliament, Feb. 1, 1751.
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Plate 78. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 54. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title engraved above image., Publisher and series title from Paulson., Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty., Three columns each with four lines of verse etched below design: To lawless love when once betray'd, soon crime to crime succeeds: at length beguil'd to theft, the maid by her beguiler bleeds. Yet learn, seducing man! Nor night, with all its sable cloud, can screen the guilty deed from sight; foul murder cries aloud. The gaping wounds, and blood stain'd steel, now shock his trembling soul: but oh! what pangs his breast must feel, when death his knell shall toll.", "Price 1s"--Bottom left below design., and On page 156 in volume 2. Sheet trimmed within plate mark to: 37.8 x 30.4 cm.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, and Pregnant women
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

26. Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: published according to act of Parliament, Feb. 1, 1751.
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 764 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Plate 78. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 54. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title engraved above image., Publisher and series title from Paulson., Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty., Three columns each with four lines of verse etched below design: To lawless love when once betray'd, soon crime to crime succeeds: at length beguil'd to theft, the maid by her beguiler bleeds. Yet learn, seducing man! Nor night, with all its sable cloud, can screen the guilty deed from sight; foul murder cries aloud. The gaping wounds, and blood stain'd steel, now shock his trembling soul: but oh! what pangs his breast must feel, when death his knell shall toll.", "Price 1s"--Bottom left below design., 1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 38.6 x 31.9 cm, on sheet 59 x 46 cm., and Plate 78 in the album: Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, and Pregnant women
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

27. Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

Creator:: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:: published according to act of Parliament, Feb. 1, 1751.
Call Number:: Folio Greenberg 75 H67 753
Collection Title:: Plate 78. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 54. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Tom Nero, now a highwayman, has been arrested for the murder. He stands in the churchyard over the body of his pregnant lover, Ann Gill, whose throat and wrist are severed. One from the group of men who have apprehended Tom show him the knife as the others restrain him; they are armed with pitchforks, sticks, and other farm tools. Ann lies on her back on the ground, the bundle of plate that she has stolen from her mistress at Nero's request spilling out at her side. The light from the lantern in the left foreground illuminates the contents of Ann's letter to Tom telling the story of her entanglement and guilt. A box with her initials is open revealing a copy of the Book of Common Prayer and a copy of God's revenge against murder. Also on the ground near the lantern are Tom's pistol and a collection of watches that he has stolen. The clock in the church tower shows 1:00; a bat and owls circle overhead
Description:: Title engraved above image., Publisher and series title from Paulson., Third in a series of four: The four stages of cruelty., Three columns each with four lines of verse etched below design: To lawless love when once betray'd, soon crime to crime succeeds: at length beguil'd to theft, the maid by her beguiler bleeds. Yet learn, seducing man! Nor night, with all its sable cloud, can screen the guilty deed from sight; foul murder cries aloud. The gaping wounds, and blood stain'd steel, now shock his trembling soul: but oh! what pangs his breast must feel, when death his knell shall toll.", "Price 1s"--Bottom left below design., 1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 38.7 x 31.9 cm, on sheet 56 x 45 cm., and Leaf 54 in: Album of William Hogarth prints.
Publisher:: Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Topic):: Cemeteries, Criminals, Churches, Homicides, and Pregnant women
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Cruelty in perfection [graphic]

28. A perspective view of the execution of Lord Ferrers at Tyburn May 5th 1760, for the murder of his steward [graphic].

Published / Created:: [1760?]
Call Number:: 760.05.00.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title etched below image., Publication date based on the subject of the print., and Sheet trimmed to and within plate mark.
Publisher:: Printed for Robt. Wilkinson, 58 Cornhill
Subject (Name):: Ferrers, Laurence Shirley, Earl, 1720-1760
Subject (Topic):: Death and burial and Homicides
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of the execution of Lord Ferrers at Tyburn May 5th 1760, for the murder of his steward [graphic].

29. [Lord Ferrers shooting his servant] [art original].

Creator:: Wale, Samuel, -1786, artist
Published / Created:: [1768]
Call Number:: Drawings W169 no. 1 Box D170
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Wash drawing depicting Laurence Shirley, Earl of Ferrers in the act of shooting his steward Mr. Johnson. The Earl is standing in profile facing the right aiming a pistol at his kneeling steward who has his hands clasped in front begging for mercy
Description:: Title devised by cataloger., Artist from local card catalog record., Date based on print engraved from the drawing., and Design for an engraving published in The Tyburn chronicle, or Villainy display'd in all its brances ... [1868]. Print titled: Laurence Earl Ferrers, in the act of shooting Mr. Johnson his steward.
Subject (Name):: Ferrers, Laurence Shirley, Earl, 1720-1760,
Subject (Topic):: Firearms, Homicides, and Servants
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Lord Ferrers shooting his servant] [art original].

30. The operation The blood & vitals from her wounds he drew, ... [graphic]

Published / Created:: [1768]
Call Number:: Print01005
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from item., Published: The Political Register. Vol. 2, June, 1768., In lower margin: The Blood & Vitals from her Wounds he drew, And Fed the Hounds that help'd him to pursue. Dryden., British Museum description: Satirical frontispiece to the Political Register, June 1768, showing Britannia stabbed by Lord Bute, her blood caught in bowls held by Lords Weymouth and Barrington; behind on the right, Lord Mansfield hands a bowl of blood to Lord Chatham who is seated his gouty leg on a stool and holding a crutch; on the steps in front of them, Lord Talbot drinks greedily from another bowl, a spit hanging by his side instead of a sword identifies him Lord Steward of the Household; behind on the left, Fletcher Norton, in legal robes, stands drinking from another bowl, an unidentified man leans forward to look at Britannia as she falls back, and another lawyer stands behind drinking from yet another bowl., 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 (Name):: Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792., Bath, Thomas Thynne, Marquis of, 1734-1796., Mansfield, William Murray, Earl of, 1705-1793., Barrington, William Wildman Barrington, Viscount, 1717-1793., Talbot, William Talbot, Earl of, 1710-1782., and Norton, Fletcher, 1716-1789.
Subject (Topic):: Great Britain, Politics and government, Politicians, Blood, Crutches, Bowls (Tableware)., and Homicides
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The operation The blood & vitals from her wounds he drew, ... [graphic]