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1. A bundle of Guy Fawkes' [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Group of Tories hanged over a fire stired up by rolls of papers representing corruption, orangism, tithes and plots; delighted men and politicians dancing and feeding the fire."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Three columns of verse below title: Remember, remember, good people, remember, these times of King Bill and the fifth of November ..., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., and No. 113.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Fawkes, Guy, 1570-1606. and William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837.
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Hangings (Executions), Gallows, and Fire
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A bundle of Guy Fawkes' [graphic].
2. A great family kicking up a great row, about a great woman for a great heir [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- July 30, 1820.
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Depiction of George IV in a rage against family members (Frederick and William) who are unwilling to lend their support for his divorce from Caroline; he kicks a man (Bloomfield?) while pursuing his brothers, who are in uniform and seen fleeing on the right side of the design. Papers inscribed "Protocol" and "No devorce [sic]" fly in the air. A toppled chair rests on the floor to the left of the King; a bottle of wine falls off a table behind him, upon which fruit (including pineapples) rests. A John Bull figure watches the scene from the background on the left, an astonished look on his face
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum., Mounted to 58 x 39 cm., Mounted (with one other print) on leaf 50 in volume 1 of the W.E. Gladstone collection of caricatures and broadsides surrounding the "Queen Caroline Affair.", and Figures of "Bloomfield," "P. Leopold," and "D. York" identified in ink at bottom of sheet; date "30 July 1820" written in lower right corner.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by H. Fores, Panton St., Haymarket
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Bloomfield, Benjamin Bloomfield, Baron, 1768-1846, Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, and Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821.
- Subject (Topic):
- Divorce, Adultery, Anger, Kicking, Brothers, Pineapples, Military uniforms, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A great family kicking up a great row, about a great woman for a great heir [graphic].
3. A jord-n for the duke's chamber [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- Nov. 1st 1791.
- Call Number:
- 791.11.01.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Jordan for the duke's chamber
- Description:
- Title from item., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Interiors: hallways -- Maidservants: chambermaids -- Cooks -- Brooms -- Food: roasting fowl -- Pictures amplifying subject: the Duke of Clarence and Mrs. Jordan kissing., and Watermark: fleur-de-lis on crowned shield with monogram IS at bottom.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by W. Dent
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816
- Subject (Topic):
- Chamber pots
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A jord-n for the duke's chamber [graphic].
4. A nautical impromptu [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [22 August 1827]
- Call Number:
- 827.08.22.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Satire with two naval officers (one of whom is the Duke of Clarence caricatured, with heavy jowl, protruding lips, and small slanting eye) abusing each other at table, observed by a civilian who winks and holds a finger to the side of his nose. The naval officer on the right says, "Why, they say there is always a fool in every family, & they generally send him to Sea." The Duke of Clarence in the middle responds, " How the Devil came you to put into the Navy, Captain." The civilian to the right, observes, "Britons strike home!!!" On the table are plates of fruit and wine glasses with two carafes one of which is labeled "Goose" and a booklet entitled "An essay on Government by Jordan". Two pictures on the wall in the background illustrate the theme: on the left, the image shows a man (King George) holds the arm of a crying young cadet, a sword between his legs, carries the title "Win them first then wear them." On the right, "On board the London" is an image of two officers fighting while two big sailors smile as they watch
- Description:
- Title etched below image. and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
- Publisher:
- Publd. Augt. 22d, 1827, by S.W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly, London
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837
- Subject (Topic):
- Crying, Eating & drinking, Fighting, Insults, Military officers, and Pictures
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A nautical impromptu [graphic].
5. A peep into the pump room, or, The Zomersetshire folk in a maze [graphic].
- Creator:
- Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [February 1818]
- Call Number:
- Print10107
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Pump Room at Bath is crowded with people striving to see Queen Charlotte, who sits in an arm-chair facing the low barrier surrounding the pump. She holds a goblet, and puts a hand to her waist, exclaiming "Oh! my belly! my belly! Oh the water the water!" She wears a fashionable bonnet with a fringed shawl over her long limp gown, with high-heeled shoes of antique pattern. Her snuff-box is on the ground. Two women stand by her, one with a bottle of 'Old Tom' saying "Here Madam Here's Old Tom [strong gin], they say he's a famous Docter for the Belly Ache"; the other says: "let me advice you to put Old Tom in.!" The Duke of Clarence in naval uniform leans on the back of the Queen's chair, saying, "Brandy the specific for the Belly Ache George & I always recomend Brandy." A man pumps (right); an elderly woman hands glasses to the company who, with the Queen, are all, with two exceptions, behind a red rope attached to the barrier. Those behind stand on tables and chairs to see the Queen. A doctor looks towards her, saying, "Three seconds more will produce a Motion." Others say: "Well I declare I see nothing extroardinary to look at!!"; "Well Jhan she doant look a bit better than Oul Granny"; "Who said she did? Eh Dame.""--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Zomersetshire folk in a maze and Somersetshire folk in a maze
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Spas., and Printseller's stamp in lower right corner of sheet: Price 1s.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Feby. 1818 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- Bath (England)
- Subject (Name):
- Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818 and William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837
- Subject (Topic):
- Hydrotherapy, Health resorts, Water pumps, Drinking vessels, Springs, Mineral waters, and Stomach aches
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A peep into the pump room, or, The Zomersetshire folk in a maze [graphic].
6. A regular bull bait [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "In an arena, bull with the King's features being devoured by dogs with politicians' features; other politicians outside the arena encouraging the dogs."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower left portion of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "90" in brown ink in top center portion of design., and No. 90.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Bulls, Dogs, Rats, Animal fighting, and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A regular bull bait [graphic]
7. A royal salute [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [24 November 1791]
- Call Number:
- 791.11.24.01++ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on sides., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to Dorothy Jordan, 1762-1816 -- Allusion to Marie Antoinette, queen of France, 1755-1793 -- Allusion to Daniel Mendoza, 1764-1836 -- Marriages: Duke of York's marriage, 1791 -- Levees., and Mounted to 37 x 56 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub Novr 24, 1791, by S.W. Fores, N 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827, Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess, Duchess of York, 1767-1820, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Barry, Augustus, 1773-1818, Barrymore, Richard Barry, Earl of, 1769-1793, Bedford, Frances Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Hanger, George, 1751?-1824, Dunstan, Jeffery, 1759?-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Queensberry, William Douglas, Duke of, 1725-1810, Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Weltje, Louis, 1745-1810
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A royal salute [graphic]
8. A scene after the duel, or, The surgeon dressing the duke's wounds [graphic].
- Creator:
- Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- May 29th, 1789.
- Call Number:
- 789.05.29.02
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Surgeon dressing the duke's wounds
- Description:
- Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Temporary local subject terms: Partial wigs: false curls -- Naval uniforms: sailors' uniform -- Guns: pistols -- Duels: Duke of York and Lt.-Col. Lennox, May 26, 1789 -- French hairdressers -- Hairdressing implements -- Military uniforms: lieutenant-colonel, 35th Foot -- Furniture: chairs -- Tables.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by W. Dent
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827, Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1764-1819, Winchilsea, George Finch, Earl of, 1752-1826, and Weltje, Louis, 1745-1810
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A scene after the duel, or, The surgeon dressing the duke's wounds [graphic].
9. A scene in the new farce called The rivals, or, A visit to the heir presumtive [graphic].
- Creator:
- Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [April 1819]
- Call Number:
- 819.04.00.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Visit to the heir presumtive
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., "Price 1 s.", Temporary local subject terms: Augusta, of Hesse-Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge, 1797-1889 -- Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, 1774-1850 -- Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Princess of Solms-Braunfels), Duchess of Cumberland, fl. 1819., and Manuscript "79" above plate.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. 1819 by S.W. Fores 50 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, 1767-1820, Victoria Mary Louisa, Duchess of Kent, 1786-1861, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, 1771-1851, and Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess, Duchess of York, 1767-1820
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A scene in the new farce called The rivals, or, A visit to the heir presumtive [graphic].
