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1. Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1 October 1782]
- Call Number:
- 782.10.01.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Bow Street magistrate and campaigner against gambling, Sampson Wright, is shown seated at a table being assailed by a man who has entered the door on the right. On the left another man (probably meant to be John Bond, Wright's clerk) expresses alarm, and on the right a dismayed youth wipes away a tear
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker and date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to 44 x 29 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd by Bonde at the Thieftakers Office, Bow Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London
- Subject (Name):
- Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793 and Bond, John, active 1782
- Subject (Topic):
- Threats, Judges, Gambling, Interiors, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]
2. Swearing to the cutting monster, or, A scene in Bow Street [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [20 May 1790]
- Call Number:
- Print00297
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A young woman stands upon a high stool, her skirts raised to show her posteriors to three men (half length) behind her. She bends forward, pointing to Charles Fox who stands with his hands handcuffed in a booth or box behind a bar. Fox has an enormous head and an expression of terrified dismay at the denunciation. Behind him is a man in profile holding a constable's staff. The three men are evidently Bow Street Justices (Sir Sampson Wright, Addington, and Bond); the principal magistrate (Wright) wears a hat and spectacles and is much caricatured (cf. British Museum Satires Nos. 6119-21). Above their heads are the evenly balanced scales of Justice. In front of the woman stands a clerk (half length) meditatively biting his pen."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Scene in Bow Street
- Description:
- Title etched at bottom of image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Bond -- Crime., and 1 print : etching, hand-colored ; plate mark 247 x 351 mm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. May 20th, 1790, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Addington, William, Sir, -1811, Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793, and Williams, Renwick.
- Subject (Topic):
- Stools, Judges, Handcuffs, Scales, and Clerks
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Swearing to the cutting monster, or, A scene in Bow Street [graphic].
3. The W-st-r just-asses a braying, or, The downfall of the E.O. table [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [26 August 1782]
- Call Number:
- 782.08.26.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- An E.O. or roulette table lies broken in the street as four men attack it with mallets and other tools. Two attackers, the Bow Street magistrates Addington and Wright, are depicted with donkey's heads. Three constables are also shown, one attempting to stop the violence, the other two joining in the attack. A commentary on the enforcement of anti-gaming laws
- Alternative Title:
- Westminster just-asses a braying and Downfall of the E.O. table
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Text below title: NB. The jack-asses are to be indemnified for all the mischief they do, by the bulls & bears of the city.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Augt. 26th, 1782, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London
- Subject (Name):
- Addington, William, Sir, -1811, Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793, and Bond, John, active 1782
- Subject (Topic):
- Vandalism, Donkeys, Judges, Gambling, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The W-st-r just-asses a braying, or, The downfall of the E.O. table [graphic].
