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1.
A geographical description of the world : on 32 cards ; embellished with the dresses of the various

Published / Created:
[1815?]
Call Number:
PLAYING CARDS GEN 397
Image Count:
35
Resource Type:
text and still image
Description:
BEIN PLAYING CARDS GEN 133: Title label on case shaved with place of publication wanting. Formerly owned by Julia Parker Wightman. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title from slipcase., and Date inferred from reference to the re-establishment of a "legitimate monarchy" in France.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England, Asia, Europe, Africa, and America
Subject (Topic):
Playing Cards, Manners and customs, Costume, and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A geographical description of the world : on 32 cards ; embellished with the dresses of the various nations

2.
A tea party, or English manners and French politeness [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
Augt. 1st, 1835.
Call Number:
835.08.01.19
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A French man stands in profile to the right in front of his upturned chair, his hand on his protruding belly as if in pain, as an older woman sits at the table refilling his tea cup. A young woman stands behind the woman at the table, smiling behind a fan as she looks at the visitor. An older man sits at the table amused at the French man's distress. A dog drinks from a saucer under the table. The party is in evening dress, the curtains drawn, and a chandelier of four gas lamps hangs over the square tea-table laid with the tea service and tray
Alternative Title:
English manners and French politeness
Description:
Title etched above image. and Below image, five lines of text: A Frenchman not aware of the custom, constantly returned his cup without the spoon in it, which being immediately replenished by thelady of the house, he thought it a point of politeness to drink the contents which he continued to do, to the great surprise of the company until he perceived the lady pouring out the 14th cup, when he rose in great agony and cried, Ah! Madame excuse me I can take no more.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thos. McLean, 26, Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Topic):
Eating & drinking, Etiquette, Foreign visitors, French, Manners and customs, and Tea parties
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A tea party, or English manners and French politeness [graphic]

3.
Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c

Creator:
Tuer, Andrew White, 1838-1900, collector
Published / Created:
[approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Image Count:
92
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A collection of prints from plates amassed by Andrew White Tuer (1838-1900), author, publisher, and collector, with a title page that imitates the popular Caricature Magazine, designed by Charles Williams
Description:
Engraved illustrated title-page., Date based on the 1868 accession number for another impression in the British Museum., Plates dated 1740-1827 and undated, by Gillray, Bunbury, Rowlandson, and others., and For a discussion of this work see: Young, M. Field & Tuer, the Leadenhall Press. (Oak Knoll Press, 2010).
Publisher:
Field & Tuer
Subject (Geographic):
England. and England
Subject (Topic):
Manners and customs and Social life and customs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [graphic].

4.
Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1813]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.3
Collection Title:
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a crowded tavern before a large roaring fire, Dr. Syntax sits on a bench smoking his pipe as he engages in debate with three companions. A man leans over the back of the bench and blows a large cloud of smoke into the back of Dr. Syntax's head. The room is filled with military personnel who frolic and flirt with pretty girls; the barmaid stands at the bar pouring wine. Everyone has a full glass at hand. The signs on either side of a large clock read "Real Yorkshie stinco" and "No trust here".
Alternative Title:
Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle
Description:
Title etched below image., Probably a reissue; first half of imprint statement has been burnished from plate., Date of publication from Grego., Plate numbered "209" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 3., Also issued separately., "Price one shilling coloured.", Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 66 in volume 3.
Publisher:
By Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Topic):
Discussion, Manners and customs, Military personnel, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle [graphic]

5.
Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1813]
Call Number:
813.00.00.04+
Collection Title:
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a crowded tavern before a large roaring fire, Dr. Syntax sits on a bench smoking his pipe as he engages in debate with three companions. A man leans over the back of the bench and blows a large cloud of smoke into the back of Dr. Syntax's head. The room is filled with military personnel who frolic and flirt with pretty girls; the barmaid stands at the bar pouring wine. Everyone has a full glass at hand. The signs on either side of a large clock read "Real Yorkshie stinco" and "No trust here".
Alternative Title:
Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle
Description:
Title etched below image., Probably a reissue; first half of imprint statement has been burnished from plate., Date of publication from Grego., Plate numbered "209" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 3., Also issued separately., "Price one shilling coloured.", Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., 1 print : etching with stipple on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 24 x 34 cm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of plate number from upper right., and Mounted to 27 x 38 cm.
Publisher:
By Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Topic):
Discussion, Manners and customs, Military personnel, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle [graphic]

6.
Les aventures tragiques de Julie la petite désobéissante [graphic].

Published / Created:
[19th century]
Call Number:
Print10236
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item., In margin top right: Imagerie d'Épinal, No. 512., and Date supplied by curator.
Publisher:
Pellerin & Cie, imp.-édit
Subject (Topic):
Children's accidents, Accidents, Children, Manners and customs, Obedience, Girls, Tennis rackets, Chickens, Poisons, Wounds & injuries, Beating, Laboratories, Knives, Vases, Noses, Whips, Falling, and Ink
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Les aventures tragiques de Julie la petite désobéissante [graphic].

7.
Seventy-eight quizzical characters, with a poetical description; for the amusement of children

Creator:
Dame Pastime
Published / Created:
1819.
Call Number:
74 819 D157
Image Count:
19
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Text satirizes old maids, barflies, politicians, financial dealings, etc. and Original publisher's blue marbled card wrappers. With later bookseller's ticket of Frederick R. Jones of Torquay to verso of upper wrapper and early inked ownership inscription of Raymond Inglis to recto of front free endpaper. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
J. Souter
Subject (Topic):
Counting, Manners and customs, and English wit and humor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Seventy-eight quizzical characters, with a poetical description; for the amusement of children

8.
The original works of William Hogarth

Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Published / Created:
1790 [that is 1795]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 795 (Oversize)
Image Count:
93
Resource Type:
still image and text
Description:
The frontispiece is dated 1795 and is included in the Contents list., Frontispiece of William Hogarth, 2 leaves (letterpress title page and "A catalogue of the original works of William Hogarth contained in this volume"), and 110 engravings on 85 leaves., and Bound in full contemporary calf, spine richly gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering piece, rebacked. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Sold by John and Josiah Boydell, at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall-Mall, and No. 90, Cheapside, London
Subject (Geographic):
England and England.
Subject (Name):
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. and Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Subject (Topic):
English wit and humor, Pictorial, Social life and customs, and Manners and customs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The original works of William Hogarth