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1. A Bagnigge Wells scene, or, No resisting temptation [graphic].

Published / Created:: 1776.
Call Number:: 776.00.00.28+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In the garden of Bagnigge Wells surrounded by hedges, trees, and a fountain, a well dressed lady is plucking a rose, as another woman behind her looks on. The roof of the circular Temple is visible on the left. By the 1770s, the Bagnigge Wells resort was a notorious meeting place for amorous dalliance
Alternative Title:: No resisting temptation
Description:: Title from item., Numbered in plate: 341., Date estimated from Britsh Museum catalogue, v.5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles.", and Publication date erased from this impression.
Publisher:: Printed for Carington Bowles ... No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):: London (England) and England
Subject (Topic):: Social life and customs and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A Bagnigge Wells scene, or, No resisting temptation [graphic].

2. A country girl just arrived in London where an old bawd seduces her into the service of Colonel Francisco [graphic].

Published / Created:: [1732]
Call Number:: 732.04.00.11
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: An attractive young woman in country attire is shown arriving in the yard of the Bell Inn, London. An old woman approaches as a man watches from the doorway of the inn, his servant peaking out from behind him. A wagon with other country girls under the canvas pulls away; a country clergyman on horseback following behind
Alternative Title:: Harlot's progress. Plate 1
Description:: Title from caption above image., Printer's statement engraved in the lower right corner of the image., Copy in reverse of Hogarth's print published in 1732; Bowles at the Mercer's Hall address 1725-1731., Verses engraved below image, in three columns, six lines each: See there but just arrived in town, The country girl in homespun gown. Tho plain her drress appears, how neat, Her looks how innocent and sweet ... Ah Polly! thou hadst happy been, If thou his face hadst never seen., No. 1 of a series of 6 pirated copies of Hogarth's engravings of "A harlot's progress". Imprint varies from the Bowles copy described as no. 2036, Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v.3., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Below text, written in a contemporary hand: Frances Chartres, Esq, who deserv'd hanging for what he had done & was sentenced to die for what he could not do., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:: Printed for Iohn Bowles at Mercer's Hall in Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):: London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
Subject (Topic):: Social life and customs and Prostitutes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A country girl just arrived in London where an old bawd seduces her into the service of Colonel Francisco [graphic].

3. A house warming in Pall Mall, or, The old gigg shop revived [graphic].

Published / Created:: Octr. 20th, 1783.
Call Number:: 783.10.20.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Pairs of elegantly dressed and coiffed ladies and gentlemen sit around a long table drinking champagne. On a dais sits 'Perdita' (Mary Robinson) who assures the Prince of Wales of her undying love. He looks at her adoringly and says, "Now what care I for Mom and Dad, let 'em scold and bellow." His left hand rests on books piled up on the table (the titles of which are also listed in the publisher's advertisement). Another lady on his left looking at him may be Elizabeth Armitstead (later Mrs. Fox) who succeeded Mrs. Robinson as his mistress. Other members of this group include Lord Derby and his actress wife, Elizabeth Farren, and Charles James Fox. The location appears to be the Schomberg House where James Graham established his 'Temple of Health and Hymen' famous for its 'Celestial Bed' (cf. British Museum catalogue no. 6325). Allusion to George IV's coming of age
Alternative Title:: Old gigg shop revived
Description:: Publisher's advertisement below the text of the song: "At No. 66 Drury Lane, may be had the following publications. Hal's looking-glass; or, The Royal exhibition, price 2s. 6d. Madame Birchini's dance, price 2s. 6d. Apollo and the Muses inflicting penance on Dr. J-----n round Parnassus, price 1s. The wanton jesuit, an opera, price 1s. 6d. An epistle from Sir Roger Sugar-Cane to Lady Maria B--n, price. The celestial bed, price 1s. 6d. and Matted to 47 x 52 cm. With a key identifying the characters stamped around the window. Contemporary annotations identifying the names alluded to in the list of prints following the printer's address.
Publisher:: Publis'd [sic] as the act directs by W. Holland, No. 66 Drury Lane
Subject (Geographic):: London (England) and England
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Fox, Elizabeth, 1750-1842., Derby, Edward Smith Stanley, Earl of, 1752-1834., and Derby, Elizabeth Farren Stanley, Countess of, 1759?-1829.
Subject (Topic):: Social life and customs, Eating & drinking, Hairstyles, Chairs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A house warming in Pall Mall, or, The old gigg shop revived [graphic].

4. A house warming in Pall Mall, or, The old gigg shop revived [graphic].

Published / Created:: Octr. 20th, 1783.
Call Number:: 783.10.20.01+ Impression 2
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Pairs of elegantly dressed and coiffed ladies and gentlemen sit around a long table drinking champagne. On a dais sits 'Perdita' (Mary Robinson) who assures the Prince of Wales of her undying love. He looks at her adoringly and says, "Now what care I for Mom and Dad, let 'em scold and bellow." His left hand rests on books piled up on the table (the titles of which are also listed in the publisher's advertisement). Another lady on his left looking at him may be Elizabeth Armitstead (later Mrs. Fox) who succeeded Mrs. Robinson as his mistress. Other members of this group include Lord Derby and his actress wife, Elizabeth Farren, and Charles James Fox. The location appears to be the Schomberg House where James Graham established his 'Temple of Health and Hymen' famous for its 'Celestial Bed' (cf. British Museum catalogue no. 6325). Allusion to George IV's coming of age
Alternative Title:: Old gigg shop revived
Description:: Publisher's advertisement below the text of the song: "At No. 66 Drury Lane, may be had the following publications. Hal's looking-glass; or, The Royal exhibition, price 2s. 6d. Madame Birchini's dance, price 2s. 6d. Apollo and the Muses inflicting penance on Dr. J-----n round Parnassus, price 1s. The wanton jesuit, an opera, price 1s. 6d. An epistle from Sir Roger Sugar-Cane to Lady Maria B--n, price. The celestial bed, price 1s. 6d. and 1 print : etching, b&w ; sheet 34.8 x 35.2 cm.
Publisher:: Publis'd [sic] as the act directs by W. Holland, No. 66 Drury Lane
Subject (Geographic):: London (England) and England
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Fox, Elizabeth, 1750-1842., Derby, Edward Smith Stanley, Earl of, 1752-1834., and Derby, Elizabeth Farren Stanley, Countess of, 1759?-1829.
Subject (Topic):: Social life and customs, Eating & drinking, Hairstyles, Chairs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A house warming in Pall Mall, or, The old gigg shop revived [graphic].

5. Being discarded the Jews service, she takes lodgings in Drury Lane, where the officers of justice are comming to apprehend her [graphic].

Published / Created:: [1732]
Call Number:: 732.04.00.13
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: The harlot is shown in her bedroom after she has lost the protection of the Jew. She is seated on the side of the bed, only partially dressed, waiting to be served breakfast by her slatternly attendant. A kitten plays at her feet as she swings a man's watch. In the background, a justice of the peace, his finger to his lips, creeps into the room with three atttendants, apparently unnoticed by the women
Alternative Title:: Harlot's progress. Plate 3
Description:: Title from caption above image., Printer's statement from Plate I of the series., Verses engraved below image in three columns, six lines each: At breakfast here in dishabille, While Margery does the tea-pot fill ..., No. 3 of a series of 6 pirated copies of Hogarth's engravings of "A harlot's progress". Imprint varies from the Bowles copy described as no. 2036, Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v.3., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:: Printed for Iohn Bowles at Mercer's Hall in Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):: London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
Subject (Topic):: Social life and customs and Prostitutes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Being discarded the Jews service, she takes lodgings in Drury Lane, where the officers of justice are comming to apprehend her [graphic].

6. Fribourg & Treyer daybook : manuscript

Creator:: Fribourg & Treyer (Firm)
Published / Created:: 1798 June 1-1803 June 27.
Call Number:: Osborn fc215
Container / Volume:: Box
Image Count:: 995
Resource Type:: text
Abstract:: Manuscript daybook in unidentified hands, recording daily sales of snuff, cigars, and other products by Fribourg & Treyer. Entries list customer names and addresses; varieties and prices of snuff and cigars, with amounts purchased by weight or container; destinations and transportation costs for orders sent by coach or river boat; and notes indicating payments received or entry into accounts. Notes on preliminary pages include names and accounts relating to suppliers and employees. Over 10,000 sales are listed, including entries for Queen Charlotte, George IV, as Prince of Wales, Beau Brummell, Charles Stanhope, Earl of Harrington, and others in their social circle
Description:: Fribourg & Treyer, 34 Haymarket, London, manufactured and sold snuff, cigars, and other tobacco products, 1720-1981. From 1780 to 1803, Fribourg & Treyer was owned by G. A. (Gottlieb Augustus) Treyer and Martha Evans Treyer., In English., and Binding: full sheep, with blind-tooled border; spine broken.
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., London, and London (England)
Subject (Name):: Brummell, Beau, 1778-1840., Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Harrington, Charles Stanhope, Earl of, 1780-1851., Treyer, G. A. (Gottlieb Augustus), Treyer, Martha Evans., and Fribourg & Treyer (Firm)
Subject (Topic):: Cigar industry, Snuff, Tobacco industry, Tobacco use, Tobacco workers, Upper class, Social life and customs, and Economic conditions
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Fribourg & Treyer daybook : manuscript

7. Harlot's progress. [graphic]. Plate 5

Published / Created:: [1732]
Call Number:: 732.04.00.15
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Having been released from Bridewell Prison, the harlot is shown in a squalid bed-chamber, wrapped in a long sheet and seated in a chair by the fire, her head resting against a pillow in a swoon. Her dismayed attendant turns for help from the two doctors who are quarreling about the benefit of their nostrums, the one standing in anger, in the process turning over a table and chair. A second attendant is rummaging through the harlot's trunk on the right. Sitting on the floor near the harlot's chair is a young boy, scratching his head as he roasts meat on a stick, heedless of the dramas in the room
Alternative Title:: In a high salivation and at the point of death
Description:: Title from caption above image., Printer's statement from Plate I of the series., Engraved below image, three columns, six lines each, beginning: From Bridewell fredd she quickly gains, The French disease and all its pains ..., No. 5 of a series of 6 pirated copies of Hogarth's engravings of "A harlot's progress". Imprint varies from the Bowles copy described as no. 2036, Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v.3., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Written in contemporary hand below text: Margery. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:: Printed for Iohn Bowles at Mercer's Hall in Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):: London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
Subject (Topic):: Social life and customs, Bedrooms, Physicians, Prostitutes, Servants, and Sick persons
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Harlot's progress. [graphic]. Plate 5

8. Modern aquatics [graphic]

Creator:: Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:: [ca. 1829]
Call Number:: 829.00.00.113+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A Thames wherry passes close to the wall of a riverside tavern, and is about to go under a high timber bridge. The two oarsmen have immense artificial-looking whiskers and curled hair, cf. British Museum satires no. 15962, no hats, and wear striped shirts, open at the neck, nautical in cut. They row a lady who sits erect in a grotesquely huge hat, with wide brim, high jam-pot crown, and towering ribbons. They row badly and carelessly. In waterside arbours spectators drink and smoke. On the extreme left steps lead to the water, and two more amateur oarsmen, looking like buccaneers, stand, while a boatman in waders holds the bow of a boat. Behind are urban houses."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Above bridge. No. 1
Description:: Title etched below image., Series title etched above image. No more published?, Print signed using William Heath's device: A man with an umbrella., Date of publication from the British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:: Pub. by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket, London
Subject (Geographic):: London (England) and England
Subject (Topic):: Social life and customs, Clothing & dress, Hats, Boats, Bridges, Pipes (Smoking), Restaurants, Smoking, Taverns (Inns), and Waiters
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Modern aquatics [graphic]

9. The city rout [graphic].

Published / Created:: May 20, 1776.
Call Number:: Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:: Leaf 28. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Persons standing in conversation at a party. The principal figures are two elaborately dressed ladies of plebeian, elderly, and unattractive appearance who face each other; one holds a card, the other a fan. Their hair is awkwardly dressed in the enormous mounds then fashionable, see British Museum Satires No. 5370, &c. On the left a short, fat, and awkward footman brings in a tray on which is a triple stand of jelly-glasses, a foaming tankard of beer, &c. The other guests are men; one wears a furred alderman's gown. In the centre of the back wall is a picture of a man with a distraught expression dressed as a seaman or working man, who is being devoured by two lions, one on each side. Above his head are the letters 'S.P.Q.L.' On the back of the print a note in a contemporary hand explains this as "Senatus populusque Londoniensis the Aldermen and Commoners of London". On the right wall is visible the lower part of a whole length portrait of a man in a furred livery gown."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a variant state
Description:: Title etched below image., State without plate number. Cf. No. 5372 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Temporary local subject terms: Macaronies -- Aldermen: Part of livery gown -- Pictures amplifying subject -- Lions devouring working man -- 'Senatus populusque Londoniensis' see S.P.Q.L. -- City rout -- Food: Jelly-glasses served on triple stand -- Dessert -- Footmen in livery -- Cards -- Beverages: Beer -- Tankards -- Tray: Dessert tray -- Glasses: Jelly glasses -- Headdresses., and On leaf 28.
Publisher:: Pubd. accog. to act by MDarly, 39 Strand
Subject (Geographic):: London (England), England, and London
Subject (Topic):: Parties, Social life and customs, Clothing & dress, Hairstyles, Wigs, Fans, Servants, and Feathers
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The city rout [graphic].