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1.
The dog barber la Francia / [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[March 1772]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 113. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on the French, evidently inspired by British Museum Satires No. 4668: a grinning man with a long queue smoking a pipe stands wearing wooden shoes holding out a pair of shears; under his left arm is a struggling dog and two more dogs are tied to a post on which is a sign reading, "Qua[i] Ch[...]" beside a stool; a view, presumably intended for Paris, behind."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram., Early (proof?) state of the plate, before day of publication added to imprint and before drypoint shading added to image. For a later state, see no. 4669 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., Temporary local subject terms: Paris: Church of the Sorbonne, dome -- Quais: Paris, In La Cité -- Dog barbers -- Dog barber instruments., and Mounted on page 113 of: Bunbury album.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, March 1772, by J. Bretheron, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Topic):
Animal grooming, Scissors & shears, Dogs, and Pipes (Smoking)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The dog barber la Francia / [graphic]

2.
The dog barber la Francia / [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[29 March 1772]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 113. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on the French, evidently inspired by British Museum Satires No. 4668: a grinning man with a long queue smoking a pipe stands wearing wooden shoes holding out a pair of shears; under his left arm is a struggling dog and two more dogs are tied to a post on which is a sign reading, "Qua[i] Ch[...]" beside a stool; a view, presumably intended for Paris, behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Paris: Church of the Sorbonne, dome -- Quais: Paris, In La Cité -- Dog barbers -- Dog barber instruments., and Mounted on page 113 of: Bunbury album.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, 29th March 1772, by J. Bretheron, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Topic):
Animal grooming, Scissors & shears, Dogs, and Pipes (Smoking)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The dog barber la Francia / [graphic]

3.
[The dog barber] [graphic].

Creator:
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1770]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 1, page 10b. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A grinning man with a long queue stands facing right, holding a pair of shears in his left hand. He holds wooden box that serves as a stool in his right hand, and under his right arm is a struggling dog. Behind him, in the upper left, hangs a sign with three fleur-de-lis that is lettered "LA VENGEANCE De crotteur royal Tond des CHIENS Proprement".
Description:
Title, printmaker, and publication date supplied by curator., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., For a version of this design in reverse, published 25 April 1771 by M. Darly, see no. 4668 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., and Mounted on page 10b in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Barbers, Scissors & shears, Dogs, and Signs (Notices)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [The dog barber] [graphic].

4.
Scissars grinder [graphic].

Creator:
Busby, T. L. (Thomas Lord), printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1800]
Call Number:
800.00.00.79
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scissor grinder stands beside his cart, mounted with a grinding wheel. He holds a pair of large scissors in his hands
Alternative Title:
Scissors grinder
Description:
Title engraved in image., Printmaker and imprint from title page of work in which this print was published., Plate from: Costume of the lower orders of the metropolis / T.L.B. London : Printed for Samuel Leigh, by W. Clowes, 1820., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Watermark: partially cut off name.
Publisher:
Samuel Leigh
Subject (Topic):
Carts & wagons, Grinding wheels, Occupations, and Scissors & shears
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Scissars grinder [graphic].

5.
Boneys return from Elba, or, The devil among the tailors [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 April 1815]
Call Number:
815.03.21.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The sudden entrance, through the window, of Napoleon Bonaparte startles tailors assembled in their shop, i.e., the European rulers at the Congress of Vienna, busy "cutting out" portions of Europe for themselves. With a blood-dripping sabre in his hand, Bonaparte declares his readiness to join them in this activity. To his left, a startled King of Holland moves toward the Austrian Emperor, shown with a pair of small scissors and an iron in his hands, who is Napoleon's father-in-law and whom the deposed French Emperor asks, "Where is my wife and son, father Francis?" Beside Francis I, the Russian Emperor stands on a large piece of cloth lined with "Polish fur," raising in his left hand a knot made out of the measuring tape. On the opposite side of the workbench, a fierce-looking Prussian general Blücher threatens Napoleon with huge shears. Behind him, the King of Prussia, sitting cross-legged, continues sewing a piece of cloth signed, "Pattern of an Emperors Robe." To his right stands Napoleon's former marshal, Bernadotte, now allied against him as the Crown Prince of Sweden. In the middle of the room, a frightened and helpless-looking King of France lies flat on the floor, consoled by John Bull, with a large club, who promises to sew up "that rascal Boney." Behind John Bull, a terrified Pope scrambles away for the safety, his tiara and cross fallen to the ground. On the other side of Louis XVIII, the French negotiator at the Congress, Talleyrand, attempts to hide under the tailors' bench
Alternative Title:
Devil among the tailors
Description:
Title from caption below image., Artist from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to 29 x 44 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd April 21st, 1815 by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821., Louis XVIII, King of France, 1755-1824., Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1768-1835., Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1777-1825., William I, King of the Netherlands, 1772-1843., Frederick William III, King of Prussia, 1770-1840., Pius VII, Pope, 1742-1823., Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway, 1763-1844., Blücher, Gebhard Leberecht von, 1742-1819., and Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Congress of Vienna, Tailor shops, Clothing and dress, Scissors & shears, Hats, and Crowns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Boneys return from Elba, or, The devil among the tailors [graphic]

6.
A man-mid-wife [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 June 1793]
Call Number:
Print00032
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A whole length figure stands full-face divided by a vertical line, one half (left) representing a man, the other a woman. The background is similarly bisected, one half (left) being a surgeon's dispensary, the other a carpeted room with a domestic grate on which a saucepan is heating. Beneath the title: 'or a newly discover'd animal, not known in Buffon's time; for a more full description of this Monster, see, an ingenious book, lately publish'd, price 3/6, entitled, Man-Midwifery dessected, containing a variety of well authenticated cases, elucidating this animal's Propensities to cruelty & indecency, sold by the publisher of this Print, who has presented the Author with the above for a Frontispiece to his Book.' The surgeon, who is fashionably dressed, holds an instrument inscribed 'Lever'; the woman holds out a small vessel. The man's bottles, &c, are ranged on three shelves; on the lowest, inscribed 'This shelf for my own use', are bottles inscribed 'Love Water', 'Cantharides', 'Eau de vie', 'Cream of Violets'. Obstetric instruments are inscribed: 'forceps', 'Boring Scissors', and 'Blunt Hook'. On the ground (left) is a large pestle and mortar."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Man-midwife
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Isaac Cruikshank in the British Museum catalogue., Frontispiece to: Fores, S. W. Man-midwifery dissected; or, the obstetric family-instructor ... , London : Published for the author, by S. W. Fores, 1793., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Forceps.
Publisher:
Pub. June 15, 1793, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Fores, S. W.
Subject (Topic):
Midwives, Pharmacists, Mortars & pestles, Medical equipment & supplies, Surgical instruments, and Scissors & shears
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A man-mid-wife [graphic].

7.
The city sheep shearing [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
April 12th, 1809.
Call Number:
809.04.12.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three men shear four rams with human faces and long spiral horns. The first (left), still unshorn, has the bottle-nose and drink-blotched face of Curtis; a large bell hangs from his neck; he bleats B A A A A A A. His shearer says: Come along you Blubber--alias Bell Weather S'Blood what a Cur 'tis; in his pocket is a paper: Quintus Curtius. He is Quin, who took an active part against Flower. The second, Councillor Waithman (a draper), holds Flower, the Mayor, labelled The Flower of the Flock, who is almost shaved; he says: Egad I have Cut them preelly [sic] close; his shears, like those of Quin, are inscribed Vox Popula [sic]. The third, Alderman Harvey Combe, uses a comb. He holds Alderman Price and says to Waithman: Ne'er Wait man I have Combed them well--. Price says: N'o Blubber Sperm fetches the best Price. Beside him is another ram (Shaw), completely shorn and dejected; it says: Pshaw I can never Stand upright in the presence of a great Mon but always Keep Booing, booing [cf. British Museum Satires No. 11306]."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Isaac Cruikshank in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Watermark: Ruse & Turners 180[5?].
Publisher:
Published by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Curtis, William, Sir, 1752-1829, Combe, Harvey Christian, 1752-1818, Waithman, Robert, 1764-1833, Price, Charles, Sir, 1748-1818, Shaw, James, Sir, 1764-1843, and Flower, Charles, Sir, 1763-1834
Subject (Topic):
Sheep, Scissors & shears, Sheep shearing, and Combs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The city sheep shearing [graphic].

8.
[Charles spends his fortune] [art original]

Creator:
Dodd, Daniel, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1752 and 1793]
Call Number:
Drawings D639 no. 2 Box D117
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The second drawing in a series of twelve on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this second drawing, Charles stands in an elegant room as he is measured for new cloths by a tailor who kneels to his right with a tape measure raised to Charles's leg; on the floor at his feet is a bolt of fabric and a scissors. Behind them on the right, a servant holds up a large silver urn for Charles's approval; it is reflected in one of two large Venetian mirrors on the wall behind, the second being hung by two servants. On the left, a woman in a large hat sits in an chair beside a round tea table holding another bolt of fabric; she sits in front of a large window through which is seen a elegant square with an equestrian statue. A little dog jumps toward Charles
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Text in faint pencil below image: Charles [illegible text]., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '2' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Dogs, Equestrian statues, Mirrors, Scissors & shears, Tailors, Parables, Parlors, Plazas, and Wealth
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Charles spends his fortune] [art original]

9.
Fashion before ease, or, A good constitution sacrificed for a fantastick form [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[2 January 1793]
Call Number:
793.01.02.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Britannia (left), a buxom young woman, clasps the trunk of a large oak, while Paine tugs with both hands at her stay-lace, placing a large foot on her posteriors. He wears blue and buff with a tricolour cockade on his bonnet rouge. From his coat pocket protrudes a pair of scissors and a tape inscribed: 'Rights of Man'. His face is blotched with drink and his expression is fiercely intent, but he is neatly dressed. Behind him is a thatched cottage inscribed: 'Thomas Pain, Stay-maker from Thetford. Paris Modes, by express.' Britannia looks over her shoulder at the stay-maker (cf. British Museum Satires No. 9240) with an expression of pained reproach. Her shield leans against the tree; her spear is on the ground; across it lies an olive-branch."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Good constitution sacrificed for a fantastick form
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Female costume: stays -- Emblems: tri-colored cockade -- Male costume: bonnet rouge -- Reference to tailors -- Literature: Thomas Paine's Rights of Man -- Allusion to French Revolution -- Reference to Thetford and Paine's stay-making past -- Britannia's shield -- Symbols: olive branch., and Mounted to 42 x 30 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 2d, 1793, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Corsets, Scissors & shears, Liberty cap, Shields, Spears, and Olive branches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Fashion before ease, or, A good constitution sacrificed for a fantastick form [graphic]

10.
The Dutch divisions [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 June 1787]
Call Number:
787.06.23.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Four monarchs divide between them a map of the territories of the Dutch Republic, all saying, "Let us support the poor Dutch!" In the background (left) the 'Stadt House' falls in ruins, and on a small rock in the sea inscribed 'Texel' a fat Dutchman in back view, looking out to sea, says, "Now, I am an Absolute Monarch"; the words ascend in the smoke of his pipe. He holds a sword and is surrounded by cackling geese. All four sovereigns hold the map, and all shed tears: George III (right) tugs at it with both hands, tearing off a piece inscribed 'Good Hope', 'Java', 'Saba', 'Eustatia', 'Curac', 'Bonaire' (?), 'Coruba', 'St Martins', 'Surinam'. Frederick William of Prussia (left), seated on the ground, wearing a fool's cap decorated with the skull and cross-bones of the Death's Head Hussars, uses a dagger to cut off a piece containing 'Friesland', 'Groningen', 'Overyisel', and 'Ceylon'. The Emperor Joseph, standing opposite Frederick William, slices the map with a large sword, securing 'Utrecht', 'Zalper' (?), 'Holland', 'Molucca Islands'. Between Joseph and George III Louis XVI, dressed as a French fop, uses a pair of shears to cut off 'Guelderland', 'Zeeland', 'Rotterda[m]', and 'Hague'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image, Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Series title etched in upper right corner of plate. For another print in the series, see No. 7214 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., and Temporary local subject terms: Dutch Republic.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 23d, 1787, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793, Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1741-1790, and Frederick William II, King of Prussia, 1744-1797
Subject (Topic):
Maps, Daggers & swords, Scissors & shears, Pipes (Smoking), Geese, and Ethnic stereotypes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Dutch divisions [graphic].

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