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1. The naval nurse, or, Modern commander [graphic]

Creator:: Attwold, R., active 1750, printmaker
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 28th, 1750.
Call Number:: 750.03.28.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Modern commander
Description:: Title from text below image., Two columns of verse below title: From Mid: to Lieutenant, Bluff, quickly doth rise ..., "Price 6d.", Companion print to: The military nurse, or, Modern officer., Temporary local subject terms: Naval uniforms -- Stern cabin -- Guns., and Watermark: Fleur-de-lis.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Warren, Peter, Sir, 1703-1752 and Great Britain. Royal Navy.
Subject (Topic):: Promotions, Cannons, Military uniforms, British, and Ships
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The naval nurse, or, Modern commander [graphic]

2. The naval nurse, or, Modern commander [graphic]

Creator:: Attwold, R., active 1750, printmaker
Published / Created:: [not before 1764]
Call Number:: 764.00.00.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A boy officer in cabin sitting by a bowl of punch and smoking, with servant."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Modern commander
Description:: Title etched below image., Publication date based on Carington Bowles's separation of his own business from his father's. Cf. I. Maxted. London book trades., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Two columns of verse below title: From Mid: to Lieutenant, bluff, quickly doth rise ..., Companion print to: The military nurse, or Modern officer., Copy of a print of the same title published in 1750. Cf. No. 3089 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3., Mounted to 29 x 21 cm., and Watermark.
Publisher:: Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain. and England
Subject (Name):: Warren, Peter, Sir, 1703-1752
Subject (Topic):: Promotions, Cannons, Military uniforms, British, and Ships
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The naval nurse, or, Modern commander [graphic]

3. Rodney invested, or, Admiral Pig.. on a cruize [graphic]

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1868?]
Call Number:: Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 5. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Admiral Rodney is shown on the shore with Britannia and Neptune, who hand him their staffs, while the British Lion claws at the flag of France on which Rodney stands. Standing out to sea in a toy boat made of playing cards, Admiral Pigot (represented as a pig) views the scene through his spyglass. Refers to Rodney's recall and replacement by Pigot
Alternative Title:: Admiral Pigot on a cruize
Description:: Title etched below image., Restrike, with "J. Gillray fecit" added in lower right corner and imprint statement burnished from plate. For original issue with the imprint "Pubd. June 4th, 1782, by E. D'Achery, St James's Street, London", see no. 5996 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], "Political characters & caracatures of 1782. No. IV"--On left above design., Cf. Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, page 36., and On leaf 5 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
Publisher:: Field & Tuer
Subject (Name):: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792, Pigot, Hugh, 1721?-1792, and Neptune (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):: Britannia (Symbolic character), Admirals, British, and Military uniforms
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Rodney invested, or, Admiral Pig.. on a cruize [graphic]

4. Rodney invested, or, Admiral Pig.. on a cruize [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1782?]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Admiral Rodney is shown on the shore with Britannia and Neptune, who hand him their staffs, while the British Lion claws at the flag of France on which Rodney stands. Standing out to sea in a toy boat made of playing cards, Admiral Pigot (represented as a pig) views the scene through his spyglass. Refers to Rodney's recall and replacement by Pigot
Alternative Title:: Admiral Pigot on a cruize
Description:: Title etched below image., Printmaker and publication information from description in the British Museum catalogue of a variant state., Probably a variant [later?] state of the plate with the imprint statement "Pubd. June 4th, 1782, by E. D'Achery, St James's Street, London." Cf. , No. 5996 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., On left above design: Political characters & caracatures of 1782. No. IV., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.7 x 35.0 cm, on sheet 29.1 x 44.6 cm., and Mounted on leaf 26 of volume 1 of 12.
Publisher:: E. D'Achery
Subject (Name):: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792, Pigot, Hugh, 1721?-1792, and Neptune (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):: Britannia (Symbolic character), Admirals, British, and Military uniforms
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Rodney invested, or, Admiral Pig.. on a cruize [graphic].

5. Rodney invested, or, Admiral Pig.. on a cruize [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1782?]
Call Number:: 782.06.04.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Admiral Rodney is shown on the shore with Britannia and Neptune, who hand him their staffs, while the British Lion claws at the flag of France on which Rodney stands. Standing out to sea in a toy boat made of playing cards, Admiral Pigot (represented as a pig) views the scene through his spyglass. Refers to Rodney's recall and replacement by Pigot
Alternative Title:: Admiral Pigot on a cruize
Description:: Title etched below image., Printmaker and publication information from description in the British Museum catalogue of a variant state., Probably a variant [later?] state of the plate with the imprint statement "Pubd. June 4th, 1782, by E. D'Achery, St James's Street, London." Cf. , No. 5996 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., On left above design: Political characters & caracatures of 1782. No. IV., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:: E. D'Achery
Subject (Name):: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792, Pigot, Hugh, 1721?-1792, and Neptune (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):: Britannia (Symbolic character), Admirals, British, and Military uniforms
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Rodney invested, or, Admiral Pig.. on a cruize [graphic].

6. Scene le vrog house [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [3 September 1782]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Admirals Rodney, De Grasse, Vaudreuil and Bougainville, numbered 1-4 respectively, shown with Rodney standing on the right taking snuff, as Vaudreuil holds a chamber pot being used by De Grasse. Bougainville runs off to the left taking snuff. Names of the subjects are given in a key below design
Description:: Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 24.4 x 34.6 cm., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on leaf 45 of volume 1 of 12.
Publisher:: Pubd. Sepr. 3d, 1782, by E. D'Achery, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792, Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de, 1722-1788, Vaudreuil, Louis Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de, 1724-1802, and Bougainville, Louis-Antoine de, comte, 1729-1811
Subject (Topic):: Admirals, French, British, Military uniforms, Chamber pots, Snuff, and Defecation
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Scene le vrog house [graphic].

7. Scene le vrog house [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [3 September 1782]
Call Number:: 782.09.03.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Admirals Rodney, De Grasse, Vaudreuil and Bougainville, numbered 1-4 respectively, shown with Rodney standing on the right taking snuff, as Vaudreuil holds a chamber pot being used by De Grasse. Bougainville runs off to the left taking snuff. Names of the subjects are given in a key below design
Description:: Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Mounted to 30 x 40 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. Sepr. 3d, 1782, by E. D'Achery, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792, Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de, 1722-1788, Vaudreuil, Louis Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de, 1724-1802, and Bougainville, Louis-Antoine de, comte, 1729-1811
Subject (Topic):: Admirals, French, British, Military uniforms, Chamber pots, Snuff, and Defecation
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Scene le vrog house [graphic].

8. St. George & the dragon [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [13 June 1782]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Admiral Rodney is depicted vigorously attacking a large dragon which clutches his leg. The dragon's wings are decorated with fleur-de-lys and it breathes fire and frogs (alluding to Rodney's 1782 victory over the French fleet, a triumph which was not well-received by the Ministry). On the left Charles James Fox attempts to stay Rodney, offering him a baron's coronet and saying "... you have done enough, I will now make a Lord of you, and you shall have the happiness of never being heard of again."
Alternative Title:: Saint George and the dragon
Description:: Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 24.8 x 35.2 cm, on sheet 25.8 x 38.4 cm., and Mounted on leaf 30 of volume 1 of 12.
Publisher:: Pubd. June 13th, 1782, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Name):: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792 and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):: Admirals, British, Dragons, Military uniforms, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > St. George & the dragon [graphic].

9. St. George & the dragon [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [13 June 1782]
Call Number:: 782.06.13.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Admiral Rodney is depicted vigorously attacking a large dragon which clutches his leg. The dragon's wings are decorated with fleur-de-lys and it breathes fire and frogs (alluding to Rodney's 1782 victory over the French fleet, a triumph which was not well-received by the Ministry). On the left Charles James Fox attempts to stay Rodney, offering him a baron's coronet and saying "... you have done enough, I will now make a Lord of you, and you shall have the happiness of never being heard of again."
Alternative Title:: Saint George and the dragon
Description:: Title from item. and Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:: Pubd. June 13th, 1782, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Name):: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792 and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):: Admirals, British, Dragons, Military uniforms, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > St. George & the dragon [graphic].

10. The nabob rumbled, or, A Lord Advocates amusement [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [21 January 1783]
Call Number:: Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 11. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Sir Thomas Rumbold is depicted vomiting his ill-gotten wealth into a chamber pot decorated with a thistle. Kneeling beside it and embracing the chamber pot is Henry Dundas, Lord Advocate of Scotland who oversaw the prosecution of Rumbold in 1782-3. Rumbold's ankles are chained to two weights signed "Sureties," a reference to restriction on his leaving the country before the case was dropped in 1783. He is supported by his son, Captain Rumbold of 1st Life Guards, dressed in his regimentals and wearing a gorget. Behind them, an Englishman gallops on an elephant saddled with an enormous bag signed "Roupees." An Indian sitting behind him is holding a tall parasol above his head
Alternative Title:: Lord Advocates amusement
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Gillray in the British Museum catalogue., Restrike. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6169 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Text in upper left margin: Political characters & caracatures of 1783. No. 1., and On leaf 11 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
Publisher:: Pubd. Jan. 21, 1783, by E. D'Archery, St. James's Street and Field & Tuer
Subject (Geographic):: England, Great Britain, and India.
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Rumbold, Thomas, Sir, 1736-1791, Rumbold, Richard William, Captain, 1760-1786, and Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811
Subject (Topic):: Gorgets (Military insignia), Coins, Elephants, Vomiting, Chamber pots, Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, and Colonies
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The nabob rumbled, or, A Lord Advocates amusement [graphic].

11. The nabob rumbled, or, A Lord Advocates amusement [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [21 January 1783]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Sir Thomas Rumbold is depicted vomiting his ill-gotten wealth into a chamber pot decorated with a thistle. Kneeling beside it and embracing the chamber pot is Henry Dundas, Lord Advocate of Scotland who oversaw the prosecution of Rumbold in 1782-3. Rumbold's ankles are chained to two weights signed "Sureties," a reference to restriction on his leaving the country before the case was dropped in 1783. He is supported by his son, Captain Rumbold of 1st Life Guards, dressed in his regimentals and wearing a gorget. Behind them, an Englishman gallops on an elephant saddled with an enormous bag signed "Roupees." An Indian sitting behind him is holding a tall parasol above his head
Alternative Title:: Lord Advocates amusement
Description:: Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Text above upper left border: Political characters & caracatures of 1782. No. 1., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., 1 print : etching on wove paper ; plate mark 18.8 x 21.5 cm, on sheet 21.3 x 24.4 cm., Text above upper left border has the date "1782" changed to "1783" in manuscript., and Mounted on leaf 50 of volume 1 of 12.
Publisher:: Pubd. Jan. 21, 1783, by E. D'Archery, St. James's Street
Subject (Geographic):: England, Great Britain, and India.
Subject (Name):: Rumbold, Thomas, Sir, 1736-1791, Rumbold, Richard William, Captain, 1760-1786, and Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811
Subject (Topic):: Gorgets (Military insignia), Coins, Elephants, Vomiting, Chamber pots, Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, and Colonies
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The nabob rumbled, or, A Lord Advocates amusement [graphic].

12. The nabob rumbled, or, A Lord Advocates amusement [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [21 January 1783]
Call Number:: 783.01.21.01 Impression 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Sir Thomas Rumbold is depicted vomiting his ill-gotten wealth into a chamber pot decorated with a thistle. Kneeling beside it and embracing the chamber pot is Henry Dundas, Lord Advocate of Scotland who oversaw the prosecution of Rumbold in 1782-3. Rumbold's ankles are chained to two weights signed "Sureties," a reference to restriction on his leaving the country before the case was dropped in 1783. He is supported by his son, Captain Rumbold of 1st Life Guards, dressed in his regimentals and wearing a gorget. Behind them, an Englishman gallops on an elephant saddled with an enormous bag signed "Roupees." An Indian sitting behind him is holding a tall parasol above his head
Alternative Title:: Lord Advocates amusement
Description:: Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Text above upper left border: Political characters & caracatures of 1782. No. 1., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Text above upper left border has the date "1782" changed to "1783" in manuscript.
Publisher:: Pubd. Jan. 21, 1783, by E. D'Archery, St. James's Street
Subject (Geographic):: England, Great Britain, and India.
Subject (Name):: Rumbold, Thomas, Sir, 1736-1791, Rumbold, Richard William, Captain, 1760-1786, and Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811
Subject (Topic):: Gorgets (Military insignia), Coins, Elephants, Vomiting, Chamber pots, Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, and Colonies
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The nabob rumbled, or, A Lord Advocates amusement [graphic].

13. The attack upon odds bobbs & syllabubs an American scene during the war / [graphic]

Creator:: Hamden, C. S., fl. 1780, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1780?]
Call Number:: 780.00.00.03
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Attack upon odds bobbs and syllabubs and American scene during the war
Description:: Title from item., Trimmed to the plate mark., and Date conjectured from content.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: United States
Subject (Topic):: History, Alcoholic beverages, Taverns (Inns), Military uniforms, and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The attack upon odds bobbs & syllabubs an American scene during the war / [graphic]

14. The borrow'd plume [graphic]

Creator:: Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1829]
Call Number:: 829.03.00.07+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: The Duke of Wellington flys in a cloudy sky on a large quill pen, holding a pair of reins which are attached to the tip of the pen. From the tip hangs a scroll which reads "Bill for the relief of Roman Catholics." The point of the pen strikes George IV's eye; he stands in profile on the far right and exclaims "Oh, my eye the fellow has blinded me." Wellington looks over his shoulder at a bird with the head of Grey who flies after him from the left, beneath the pen's feather. Grey calls, "I say you Old Soldier you have stole one of my feathers! Hollo'a stop thief."
Alternative Title:: Borrowed plume
Description:: Title etched below image., The artist's signature is an imitation of W. Heath's Paul Pry Esq., but this figure is obese and leans on a cudgel. Cf. British Museum catalogue., and Window mounted to 26 x 35 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. 1829 by S. Gans, Southampton Street, Strand
Subject (Geographic):: British
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):: Catholic emancipation, Anti-Catholicism, Military uniforms, and Pens
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The borrow'd plume [graphic]

15. A trip to Cocks Heath [graphic]

Creator:: Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, printmaker
Published / Created:: [28 October 1778]
Call Number:: 778.10.28.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A crowd of visitors on the right are shown approaching the military camps at Coxheath indicated on the left with tents and cannon. The crowd, preceded by a barking dog, is chiefly comprised of women, led by a prostitute in pseudo-military garb who is carried on the shoulders of a soldier. Behind her a young woman leads a fat military officer wearing a large wig and carrying his sword in his hand. Following are two elderly women, one with a large muff, the other holding crutches and seated in a wheelbarrow pushed by an old man. Other women and soldiers make up the crowd. In the left foreground are three cannons, inscribed "9 P.", "9 Pounder", and "G.R. 12", the latter being admired by several women
Alternative Title:: Trip to Coxheath
Description:: Title from item., Signed in plate by artist I.M. [i.e. J. Mortimer?] and by engraver W.H. probably William Humphrey., and Also attributed to Gillray.
Publisher:: Pub. Oct. 28 1778 by W. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Topic):: Cannons, Crowds, Military uniforms, British, Military training, Courtesans, Wheelbarrows, Dogs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A trip to Cocks Heath [graphic]

16. [William Doyle, Samuel Sone, and William Foster] [graphic]

Creator:: Kay, John, 1742-1826, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1837-1838]
Call Number:: 837.00.00.40
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: From left to right, Lieutenant Doyle, Mr. Sone and Captain Foster, all from the 24th Regiment, walking to the right with three ladies on the North Bridge
Description:: Title and printmaker from volume., Probably from: Kay, J. Series of original portraits and caricature etchings by the late John Kay. Edinburgh : Hugh Paton, Carver and Gilder, 1837-1838., and Place and date of imprint conjectured from that of book.
Publisher:: Hugh Paton, Carver and Gilder
Subject (Geographic):: Scotland
Subject (Name):: Doyle, William, active 1784., Sone, Samuel., and Foster, William, active 1784.
Subject (Topic):: Couples, Clothing & dress, Military uniforms, and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [William Doyle, Samuel Sone, and William Foster] [graphic]

17. Charles Saunders Esq. Vice Adml. of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's fleet & Lieutt. General of His Majesty's marine forces / [graphic]

Creator:: McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1760?]
Call Number:: 760.00.00.107+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from item., Description based on imperfect impression; sheet trimmed within plate mark, resulting in loss of the imprint statement., and Questionable publication date based on entry in Goodwin.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: British
Subject (Name):: Saunders, Charles, Sir, ca.1713-1775,
Subject (Topic):: Military uniforms
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Charles Saunders Esq. Vice Adml. of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's fleet & Lieutt. General of His Majesty's marine forces / [graphic]

18. Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [27 November 1781]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A young military officer wearing a gorget stands at the door of a house, his left hand on the knocker, looking up at two courtesans who lean out of a sash-window over the door. He puts a coin into the hat of a disabled sailor who stands behind him, supported on crutches, his forehead bandaged. Behind the sailor are two itinerant musicians: a man carrying a rectangular box, and a woman turning the handle of a mechanical organ which is slung round her neck, her mouth is open as if singing. The door of the house is ornamented with a carved wooden pediment, and bears a plate "Mrs Mitchel". The knocker has a lion's head. Only the corner of the house appears, the street is "Cleveland Row". A brick wall extends from the house to the left, over it appear trees, and a notice-board inscribed "Men Traps are laid here: every Night also ...." On the wall a placard is pasted, "Dr Leaks Pills. . . "."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image; the letter "n" in "sins" is etched backwards., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching in brown ink on wove paper ; plate mark 34.8 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 37.9 x 26.9 cm., and Formerly mounted on leaf 14 of volume 1 of 14 volumes.
Publisher:: Pub. as the act direts [sic], Nov. 27, 1781, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):: England and London
Subject (Topic):: Courtesans, Brothels, Military officers, British, Military uniforms, Organ grinders, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

19. Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [27 November 1781]
Call Number:: 781.11.27.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A young military officer wearing a gorget stands at the door of a house, his left hand on the knocker, looking up at two courtesans who lean out of a sash-window over the door. He puts a coin into the hat of a disabled sailor who stands behind him, supported on crutches, his forehead bandaged. Behind the sailor are two itinerant musicians: a man carrying a rectangular box, and a woman turning the handle of a mechanical organ which is slung round her neck, her mouth is open as if singing. The door of the house is ornamented with a carved wooden pediment, and bears a plate "Mrs Mitchel". The knocker has a lion's head. Only the corner of the house appears, the street is "Cleveland Row". A brick wall extends from the house to the left, over it appear trees, and a notice-board inscribed "Men Traps are laid here: every Night also ...." On the wall a placard is pasted, "Dr Leaks Pills. . . "."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image; the letter "n" in "sins" is etched backwards. and Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:: Pub. as the act direts [sic], Nov. 27, 1781, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):: England and London
Subject (Topic):: Courtesans, Brothels, Military officers, British, Military uniforms, Organ grinders, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

20. Date obolum Belisario [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [24 August 1782]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 13. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Colonel Barré stands outside a gate in a high brick wall. Shelburne (right) stands, half within, half outside the gate, his left foot on the outside; he has a cynically complacent smile and is putting into Barré's left hand a paper inscribed "Pension 3000£ pr Ann". Barré, who wears a coat with military facings and half-boots, holds out his cockaded hat in his right hand as if asking for alms. Beneath the design is engraved: 'Rome's Veteran fought her rebel Foes, And thrice her Empire saved, Yet thro' her Streets bow'd down with Woes, An humble pittance craved. Our Soldier fought a better Fight, Political Contention, And grateful Ministers requite, His service with a Pension.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Mounted on page 21.
Publisher:: Published 24th August 1782 by Charles Bretherton, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):: Barré, Isaac, 1726-1802, Belisarius, approximately 505-565., and Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805
Subject (Topic):: Beggars, Garden walls, Pensions, Military uniforms, and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Date obolum Belisario [graphic]

21. Date obolum Belisario [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [24 August 1782]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 13. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Colonel Barré stands outside a gate in a high brick wall. Shelburne (right) stands, half within, half outside the gate, his left foot on the outside; he has a cynically complacent smile and is putting into Barré's left hand a paper inscribed "Pension 3000£ pr Ann". Barré, who wears a coat with military facings and half-boots, holds out his cockaded hat in his right hand as if asking for alms. Beneath the design is engraved: 'Rome's Veteran fought her rebel Foes, And thrice her Empire saved, Yet thro' her Streets bow'd down with Woes, An humble pittance craved. Our Soldier fought a better Fight, Political Contention, And grateful Ministers requite, His service with a Pension.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., 1 print : etching with drypoint on wove paper ; plate mark 33.8 x 23.9 cm, on sheet 36.5 x 26.3 cm, and Mounted on leaf 13 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: Published 24th August 1782 by Charles Bretherton, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):: Barré, Isaac, 1726-1802, Belisarius, approximately 505-565., and Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805
Subject (Topic):: Beggars, Garden walls, Pensions, Military uniforms, and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Date obolum Belisario [graphic]

22. Date obolum Belisario [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [24 August 1782]
Call Number:: 782.08.24.01+ Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 13. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Colonel Barré stands outside a gate in a high brick wall. Shelburne (right) stands, half within, half outside the gate, his left foot on the outside; he has a cynically complacent smile and is putting into Barré's left hand a paper inscribed "Pension 3000£ pr Ann". Barré, who wears a coat with military facings and half-boots, holds out his cockaded hat in his right hand as if asking for alms. Beneath the design is engraved: 'Rome's Veteran fought her rebel Foes, And thrice her Empire saved, Yet thro' her Streets bow'd down with Woes, An humble pittance craved. Our Soldier fought a better Fight, Political Contention, And grateful Ministers requite, His service with a Pension.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Ms. note in an unknown hand below plate mark.
Publisher:: Published 24th August 1782 by Charles Bretherton, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):: Barré, Isaac, 1726-1802, Belisarius, approximately 505-565., and Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805
Subject (Topic):: Beggars, Garden walls, Pensions, Military uniforms, and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Date obolum Belisario [graphic]

23. [Duke of Richmond] [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [3 July 1782]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 9. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Full length portrait of the Duke of Richmond standing facing left, wearing general's uniform and holding hat in his left hand
Description:: Title from British Museum catalogue., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., 1 print : etching with dypoint on wove paper ; plate mark 17.8 x 11.2 cm, on sheet 19.3 x 13.4 cm., Mounted with three other prints on leaf 9 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures., and The figure in the print is identified by a small strip of paper (approximately 5 x 35 mm) pasted in lower left corner of sheet with their name in letterpress: Duke of Richmond.
Publisher:: Published 3d July 1782 by C. Bretherton
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Name):: Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806
Subject (Topic):: Military uniforms, British, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Duke of Richmond] [graphic]

24. [Duke of Richmond] [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [3 July 1782]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 9. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Full length portrait of the Duke of Richmond standing facing left, wearing general's uniform and holding hat in his left hand
Description:: Title from British Museum catalogue., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Mounted on page 15 with three other prints.
Publisher:: Published 3d July 1782 by C. Bretherton
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Name):: Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806
Subject (Topic):: Military uniforms, British, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Duke of Richmond] [graphic]

25. [Duke of Richmond] [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [3 July 1782]
Call Number:: 782.07.03.02 Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 9. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Full length portrait of the Duke of Richmond standing facing left, wearing general's uniform and holding hat in his left hand
Description:: Title from British Museum catalogue. and Signed with the monogram of James Sayers.
Publisher:: Published 3d July 1782 by C. Bretherton
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Name):: Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806
Subject (Topic):: Military uniforms, British, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Duke of Richmond] [graphic]

26. [Lord Amherst] [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [6 April 1782]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 9. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Full length caricature of Lord Amherst wearing sash and sword, in profile to the left
Description:: Title from British Museum catalogue., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Mounted on page 15 with three other prints.
Publisher:: Published 6 April 1782 by C. Bretherton
Subject (Name):: Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
Subject (Topic):: Military uniforms and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Lord Amherst] [graphic]

27. [Lord Amherst] [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [6 April 1782]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 9. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Full length caricature of Lord Amherst wearing sash and sword, in profile to the left
Description:: Title from British Museum catalogue., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., 1 print : etching and drypoint on wove paper ; plate mark 17.6 x 11.3 cm, on sheet 19.5 x 13 cm., Mounted with three other prints on leaf 9 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures., and The figure in the print is identified by a small strip of paper (approximately 5 x 35 mm) pasted in lower left corner of sheet with their name in letterpress: Lord Amherst.
Publisher:: Published 6 April 1782 by C. Bretherton
Subject (Name):: Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
Subject (Topic):: Military uniforms and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Lord Amherst] [graphic]

28. [Lord Amherst] [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [6 April 1782]
Call Number:: 782.04.06.01
Collection Title:: Leaf 9. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Full length caricature of Lord Amherst wearing sash and sword, in profile to the left
Description:: Title from British Museum catalogue. and Signed with the monogram of James Sayers.
Publisher:: Published 6 April 1782 by C. Bretherton
Subject (Name):: Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
Subject (Topic):: Military uniforms and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Lord Amherst] [graphic]

29. Beating up for fencibles [graphic]

Creator:: Stewart, Graham, -1786, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1780?]
Call Number:: 780.00.00.155
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Outside a country tavern, a recruiting officer with a sword in his right hand holds up a purse in his left, facing right before 4 grotesquely drawn long-haired yokels who grin foolishly at the prospect. Behind the officer stands a drummer wearing a grenadier's cap on which is inscribed the words "War for ever".
Description:: Title from item., Place of publication suggested by engraver's name, possibly identifiable with Graham Stewart the wood-engraver who died in 1786 (cf. Strickland, A Dictionary of Irish artists)., Date based on that suggested for no. 5796 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., and Title in the British Museum catalogue: Beating up for recruits, originally designed by Robert Dighton.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Topic):: Recruiting & enlistment, Military uniforms, British, Hats, and Drums
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Beating up for fencibles [graphic]

30. A city officer taught by Miss Tittup to cock his spontoon with proper grace [graphic]

Published / Created:: [10 January 1782]
Call Number:: 782.01.10.01
Image Count:: 1
Abstract:: A fashionably dressed young woman (left) stands before a very large bear (left) dressed in a military uniform, wig, and tricorne hat. She strokes his chin with her left hand as she gently clasps the tip end of the spear that the bear holds in his left hand
Description:: Title from caption etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:: Pub. as the Act directs Jany. 10, 1782 by T. James, No. 14 Castle Strt. Oxford Market
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Topic):: Bears, Clothing & dress, Couples, Military uniforms, British, and Wigs
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A city officer taught by Miss Tittup to cock his spontoon with proper grace [graphic]