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1. The triumph of Iustice [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [December 1741?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 C2 738
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A satyr in the character of Time, holding a hour-glass and scythe, reclines on top a sarcophagus. On the front is a medallion of Sir Robert Walpole. On either side Lord Sundon and Sir C. Wager are shown weeping. In the clouds above amid angels sits the Prince of Wales holding a bludgeon in one hand and pointing to a figure (Mr. Edwin). The Prince is accompanied by the figure of Justice holding a set of scales
- Alternative Title:
- Triumph of Justice
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Publication date from from British Museum catalogue., "Engrav'd according to act of Parliament.", Dedication at top of image: To the independent electors of Westminster., and With spine title: Caricatures anglaise 1740.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Parliament, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745, Sundon, William Clayton, Baron, 1671-1752, and Wager, Charles, Sir, 1666-1743
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The triumph of Iustice [graphic]
2. To the independent and worthy electors of the ancient City of Westminster [graphic].
- Creator:
- Bickham, George, 1684?-1758?, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- May 2, 1741.
- Call Number:
- 741.05.02.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item., 'Price 3d'., Three lines of dedication at the bottom of the image: To the brave Admiral Vernon, and his worthy collegue [sic], Charles Edwin, Esq. this plate is most humbly dedicated by G. Bickham., Twelve lines of verse in three columns below title: O, put it in the public voice to make a free and worthy choice ..., Temporary local subject terms: London: St. Paul's, Covent Garden -- Elections: Westminster election, 1741 -- Clubs: Independent Electors of Westminster -- Taxes: excise., and Watermark.
- Publisher:
- Sold in Mays Buildings, Covent Garden
- Subject (Name):
- Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757, Edwin, Charles, ca. 1699-1756, Wager, Charles, Sir, 1666-1743, De Veil, Thomas, Sir, 1684-1746, and Sundon, William Clayton, Baron, 1671-1752
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > To the independent and worthy electors of the ancient City of Westminster [graphic].
