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1.
Miss B-dg-r Lord L-n. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Decr. 1, 1780.
Call Number:
780.12.01.03 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of a Miss B_dg_r and Thomas Pelham, Lord Lincoln
Alternative Title:
Lord L-n and Lord Lincoln
Description:
Titles etched below images. and From the "Histories of the téte-à-téte annexed" in the Town and Country Magazine, 1780 p. 577.
Publisher:
Publish'd by A. Hamilton Junr. near St. John's Gate
Subject (Name):
Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Clinton, Duke of, 1752-1795,
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss B-dg-r Lord L-n. [graphic]

2.
The F-x and H-d, or, Rival candidates humbly address'd to the worthy electors of W-r [i.e

Published / Created:
pubd. as the act directs Septr. 18, 1780.
Call Number:
780.09.18.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An obese man with fox's head, holding a sheet of paper inscribed "On the Freedom of Election," is facing his very thin opponent with a hound's head holding a sheet inscribed "Services done in America." They represent, respectively, Charles James Fox, and Thomas Pelham, Lord Lincoln, the latter supported by the court
Alternative Title:
Fox and Hound and Rival candidates
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Clinton, Duke of, 1752-1795.
Subject (Topic):
Political elections, Foxes, Dogs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The F-x and H-d, or, Rival candidates humbly address'd to the worthy electors of W-r [i.e. Westminster]. [graphic]

3.
Westminster election. 1780 [graphic]

Published / Created:
[25 September 1780]
Call Number:
780.09.25.01.1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Three candidates for Westminster election are shown under the portico of St. Paul's, from left, Admiral Rodney, accompanied by the figure of Neptune, sword in his right hand, announcement of victory over the Spanish fleet at Gibraltar in his left; Charles James Fox, holding in his left hand an open book inscribed "Magna Charta" and accompanied by the figure of Britannia petting a fox seated in her lap; Lord Lincoln, who lost the election, with a devil hovering above him. He is holding a scroll inscribed with the number of purchased votes and acknowledgement of bringing the news of the capture of Charleston. Below the portico the poll-clerks sit behind a long table, their books on top. Fox's supporters are gathered to the right and can be distinguished by fox's tails in their hats. A band of butchers plays in the foreground. More tails are offered for sale at the stand to the far right. A man carries a stuffed fox on a pole, placarded "4878 Reynard for ever." Next to him is a barrel of beer
Description:
Title from item. and Variant of no. 5699 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the Act directs Sept. 25, 1780, by P. Mitchell, North Audly Stt. Grosr. Sqr. & J. Harris, Sweething Alley, Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
England and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792, Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Clinton, Duke of, 1752-1795, and Neptune (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Demons, Political elections, Crowds, Foxes, and Butchers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Westminster election. 1780 [graphic]