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1.
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...
Description:
Title from caption etched below image.
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]

2.
A long pull, strong pull, and pull all together [graphic].

Published / Created:
[9 January 1783]
Call Number:
783.01.09.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
William Petty, Lord Shelburne, braces himself against the door to the Treasury in order to resist the pull of the rope tied around his waist. He is helped by John Dunning dressed in legal wig and cloak. The four men attempting to remove Shelburne from...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Jan. 9th, 1783 by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805., Dunning, John, Baron Ashburton, 1731-1783., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786., Richmond, Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of, 1735-1806., and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Ropes, Tug of war, Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, and Politics and government, 1760-1789
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A long pull, strong pull, and pull all together [graphic].

3.
A morning frolic, or, The transmutation of sexes [graphic]

Published / Created:
publish'd as the Act directs [25 March 1780]
Call Number:
780.03.25.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A soldier and a woman in deshabille swapping clothes; the woman standing hands on hips on the left wearing the sword and tricorn; the man sitting demurely on the right holding a fan and wearing a bonnet; tea-tray and four poster bed behind, a dog jum...
Alternative Title:
Transmutation of sexes
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Cross dressing, Soldiers, Military uniforms, British, Boudoirs, Tableware, Furniture, Pets, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A morning frolic, or, The transmutation of sexes [graphic]

4.
A scene in the park [graphic].

Published / Created:
[9 July 1780]
Call Number:
780.07.09.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire: a group of fashionably-dresed people inspect a military encampment and a cannon."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub accg. to act July 9 1780 by M Darly 39 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Military camps, Military uniforms, British, Cannons, and Flags
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A scene in the park [graphic].

5.
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 ...
Alternative Title:
Trip to Coxheath
Description:
Title from item.
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]

6.
A vieu [sic] of Plymouth [graphic].

Published / Created:
May 4, 1780, accg. to act.
Call Number:
780.05.04.02.1 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A raree-show man (right) is exhibiting his peep-show, in a box inscribed "A Vieu of Plymouth", to Lord Amherst, in profile to the right, who stoops down, his hands on his knees, to look through one of the two round holes. The showman says, "There you...
Alternative Title:
Vieu of Plymouth and View of Plymouth
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by M. Darly (39) Strand
Subject (Name):
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 and Great Britain. Board of Ordnance.
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, and Peepshows
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A vieu [sic] of Plymouth [graphic].

7.
An officer in the light infantry, driven by his lady to Cox-Heath [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs [1778?]
Call Number:
778.00.00.19+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A lady, wearing over her dress a military coat with epaulets, stands plying her whip as she drives the two small white ponies who pull her carriage past the Cox Heath signpost. Her clothes mirror those of the fat and elderly militia officer who sleeps...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his map & print warehouse, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, Military officers, Sleeping, Clothing & dress, Carriages & coaches, Covered wagons, Horses, and Hats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An officer in the light infantry, driven by his lady to Cox-Heath [graphic]

8.
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 gr...
Description:
Title from item.
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]

9.
Beating up for recruits [graphic]

Published / Created:
[approximately 1780?]
Call Number:
780.00.00.46
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 gr...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, No. 53, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Recruiting & enlistment, Military uniforms, British, Hats, Drums, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Beating up for recruits [graphic]

10.
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, s...
Description:
Title etched below image; the letter "n" in "sins" is etched backwards.
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].

11.
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, s...
Description:
Title etched below image; the letter "n" in "sins" is etched backwards.
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].

12.
Charles Saunders Esq. Vice Adml. of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's fleet & Lieutt. General of

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.
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]

13.
Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her manual exercise [graphic]

Published / Created:
4th Jany., 1787.
Call Number:
787.01.04.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A soldier with a sword in his right hand has his left hand under the chin of a young lady who holds his gun in her left arm. Another soldier grins from behind a chair on which sits a drum. A monkey sits on a music book on a stool
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published by Robert Sayer, Chart, Map, & Printseller, No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Soldiers, Military uniforms, British, Drums, Parlors, and Pets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her manual exercise [graphic]

14.
Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her manual exercise [graphic]

Published / Created:
9 May 1780.
Call Number:
780.05.09.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Soldiers, Military uniforms, British, Drums, Parlors, Pets, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her manual exercise [graphic]

15.
Corporal perpendicular [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1775]
Call Number:
775.05.20.01
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Half length portrait of a long-haired lanky man in military coat and ruffled shirt facing right, wearing enormously tall pointed hat bearing the initials G[R] on the front
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 20, 1775 by MDarly ...
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Corporal perpendicular [graphic].

16.
Count de Grasse in the sugar trap [graphic].

Published / Created:
May 28th 1782.
Call Number:
782.05.28.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Admiral de Grasse stands up to his waist in a large barrel, saying "I shall never more love the Englishmen's sugar and gunpowder." On the left stands an English naval officer with cutlass in hand, and on the right an English sailor. Refers to De Grass...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Sold by E. Rich, at the little Print Shop opposite Anderton's Coffee House, Fleet Street and Pubd. by J. Barrow
Subject (Name):
Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de, 1722-1788
Subject (Topic):
Barrels, Admirals, French, Military officers, British, Sailors, and Military uniforms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Count de Grasse in the sugar trap [graphic].

17.
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 "Pensi...
Description:
Title etched below image.
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]

18.
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 "Pensi...
Description:
Title etched below image.
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]

19.
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 "Pensi...
Description:
Title etched below image.
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]

20.
Ghost Hamlet [graphic].

Published / Created:
[14 August 1782]
Call Number:
782.08.14.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A caricature of the scene in Act I of Hamlet, the aged ghost in armor on the left, confronting a dissipated looking Hamlet dressed in black who stands between two terrified soldiers who wear British military uniforms
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Publish'd 14 Augt. 1782, by W. Stewart, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Subject (Topic):
Ghosts, Military uniforms, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Ghost Hamlet [graphic].

22.
How do you like it Monsieur [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before April 1782?]
Call Number:
782.04.00.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A fat English military officer resembling George III marches behind a thin French officer also resembling Louis XVI pulling the latter's queue and kicking him in the rear. Possibly a reference to Rodney's 1782 naval victory over the French
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, France., France, and Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Foreign relations, Kicking, Military uniforms, British, and French
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > How do you like it Monsieur [graphic].

23.
Jack Oakham throwing out a signal for engagement [graphic].

Published / Created:
21 July, 1781.
Call Number:
781.07.21.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A sailor holding up his purse, smiling at a young woman he invites to join him and gesturing to left, while she smiles coyly behind her fan and follows; on a hill-top.--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett ... No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Sailors, British, Courtesans, Military uniforms, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Jack Oakham throwing out a signal for engagement [graphic].

24.
L--d Am---t on duty [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before June 12, 1780]
Call Number:
780.06.12.01.2
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Lord Amherst on duty
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by HHumphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Gordon Riots, 1780, Military uniforms, British, and Geese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > L--d Am---t on duty [graphic].

25.
L-d Am-t on duty [graphic].

Published / Created:
[12 June 1780]
Call Number:
780.06.12.01.1
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
"Lord Amherst in profile to the right in general's uniform rides a prancing horse, holding up a large sword, dripping with the blood of two geese, one of which lies dead beside him, the other staggers, with its neck slashed. Beneath the design is engr...
Alternative Title:
Lord Amherst on duty
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Pub. accg to act June 12. 1780 by M Darly 39 Strand
Subject (Name):
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Gordon Riots, 1780, Military uniforms, British, and Geese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > L-d Am-t on duty [graphic].

26.
Maidstone whim [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1782?]
Call Number:
782.03.08.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Worsley, Richard, Sir, 1751-1805. and Bisset, Maurice George, 1757-1821.
Subject (Topic):
Cuckolds, Military uniforms, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Maidstone whim [graphic].

27.
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 ...
Alternative Title:
Admiral Pigot on a cruize
Description:
Title etched below image.
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]

28.
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 ...
Alternative Title:
Admiral Pigot on a cruize
Description:
Title etched below image.
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].

29.
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 ...
Alternative Title:
Admiral Pigot on a cruize
Description:
Title etched below image.
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].

30.
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...
Description:
Title from item.
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].

31.
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...
Description:
Title from item.
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].

32.
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 ...
Alternative Title:
Saint George and the dragon
Description:
Title from item.
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].

33.
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 ...
Alternative Title:
Saint George and the dragon
Description:
Title from item.
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].

34.
The Manchester hero, or, Arts yield to arms [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs [1778?]
Call Number:
778.00.00.09+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In front of a cottage, a long-haired young apprentice or tradesman in his leather apron smiles proudly as he tries on a red military coat, despite the pleas of his sweetheart who tries to pull him away. A young recruiting sergeant offers the new recru...
Alternative Title:
Arts yield to arms
Description:
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his map & print warehouse, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England and Manchester.
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, Hats, and Recruiting & enlistment
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Manchester hero, or, Arts yield to arms [graphic]

35.
The association officers, or, City defenders [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 September 1780]
Call Number:
780.09.01.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two military officers on horseback beside a fence, one tall and thin with a walking stick under his arm, following another who is short and corpulent who holds his sword by the blade
Alternative Title:
City defenders
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub by M Darly Sept 1, 1780 (39) Strand
Subject (Topic):
Military officers, British, Military uniforms, Horseback riding, Staffs (Sticks), Daggers & swords, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The association officers, or, City defenders [graphic].

36.
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.
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]

37.
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...
Alternative Title:
Borrowed plume
Description:
Title etched below image.
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]

38.
The elopement, or, A tripp to Scotland [graphic].

Published / Created:
5th Decemr. 1777.
Call Number:
777.12.05.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Young lady in a riding dress and ornate hat descends a rope ladder from her bedroom window in a mansion and into the arms of a soldier. A carriage, with her luggage propped against it, is waiting to take them to a Scottish border town
Alternative Title:
Tripp to Scotland and Trip to Scotland
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, No. 53 Fleet Street, as the act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Elopements, Carriages & coaches, Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The elopement, or, A tripp to Scotland [graphic].

39.
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. Ru...
Alternative Title:
Lord Advocates amusement
Description:
Title etched below image.
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].

40.
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. Ru...
Alternative Title:
Lord Advocates amusement
Description:
Title etched below image.
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].

41.
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. Ru...
Alternative Title:
Lord Advocates amusement
Description:
Title etched below image.
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].

42.
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.
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]

43.
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.
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]

44.
The sailor's present, or, The jealous clown [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs [1778?]
Call Number:
778.00.00.10+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a country setting with cows and a windmill in the background, a young milkmaid sits on a bench under an oak tree, receiving a ribbon from a young sailor seated beside her. Another young girl looks on from behind, while the milkmaid's country suitor...
Alternative Title:
Jealous clown
Description:
Date surmised from British Museum catalogue, v. 5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of Mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles."
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his map & print warehouse, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, Sailors, Hats, Couples, Windmills, Dairy farming, Cows, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The sailor's present, or, The jealous clown [graphic]

45.
The savages let loose, or, The cruel fate of the loyalists [graphic].

Published / Created:
15 March 1783.
Call Number:
783.03.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Three American Indians are shown killing six loyalists as the result of the 1783 peace treaty preliminaries. On the left, an Indian pulling on the rope attached to the nooses of two military officers and two civilians hanged from a limb of a dead tree...
Alternative Title:
Cruel fate of the loyalists
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Sold by W. Humphrey No 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
United States and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805.
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America, Hangings, Scalping, Massacres, Clothing & dress, Military uniforms, British, Headdresses, Tomahawks, Politics and government, and History
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The savages let loose, or, The cruel fate of the loyalists [graphic].

46.
[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.
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]

47.
[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.
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]

48.
[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.
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]

49.
[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.
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]

50.
[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.
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]

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