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1.
"On the uppermost bannister of a great staircase I saw a gigantic hand in armor" [art original]

Creator:
Cronin, David Edward, 1839-1925, artist
Published / Created:
[1885]
Call Number:
Folio 225 884S Copy 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depiction of the dream of Horace Walpole that inspired him to write The castle of Otranto. The fantastic scene involves a large armored hand perched atop an enormous staircase ascending four levels within a Gothic castle. Two suits of armor stand guar...
Description:
Title written below image.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Stairways, Hands, and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > "On the uppermost bannister of a great staircase I saw a gigantic hand in armor" [art original]

2.
An excellent ballad of a dreadful combat betwen [sic] Moore of Moore-Hall and the dragon of Wantley

Published / Created:
[1760?]
Call Number:
Folio 74 OL1 v. 2
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Excellent ballad of a dreadful combat between Moore of Moore-Hall and the dragon of Wantley
Excellent ballad of a dreadful combat betwen Moore of Moore-Hall and the dragon of Wantley
Description:
Date of publication from ESTC.
Publisher:
s.n.
Subject (Topic):
Dragons, Knights, and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An excellent ballad of a dreadful combat betwen [sic] Moore of Moore-Hall and the dragon of Wantley

3.
Armour of Francis 1st King of France [art original]

Creator:
Bell, E., artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1842]
Call Number:
485 842 C76 V Copy 7
Collection Title:
Page 365. Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depiction of the suit of armor, shown in an arched niche with a pike and shield, that Horace Walpole believed to be of Francis I, King of France
Description:
Title and statement of responsibility written in ink below image, on mounting sheet.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Armour of Francis 1st King of France [art original]

4.
Armour of Francis the 1st [art original].

Creator:
Harding, G. P. (George Perfect), 1780-1853, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1824]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 4
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A drawing of the armor of Francis I, King of France, as seen in the niche on the staircase at Strawberry Hill
Description:
Title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Art collections and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Armour of Francis the 1st [art original].

5.
Brian Borholme King of Ireland [graphic].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1820]
Call Number:
820.00.00.94
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A fanciful portrait of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, in armor, seated on a rock holding a spear. His victory at Battle of Clontarf (1014) is said to have broken Viking control of Ireland, although Brian was killed in the battle
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Ireland.
Subject (Name):
Brian, King of Ireland, 926-1014,
Subject (Topic):
Kings, Armor, and Spears
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Brian Borholme King of Ireland [graphic].

6.
Debates on palmistry from an original sketch in oil by Hogarth in the possession of Mr. Saml

Creator:
Haynes, Joseph, 1760-1829, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1782]
Call Number:
Hogarth 782.02.01.01.2+ Box 210
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A group of men sitting around a table, one in the centre pointing at his own palm, while two others on the right watch attentively and a third on the left holds out his palm but looks back at a maid holding a staff who approaches an owl perched on a ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs Febry. 1, 1782 at No. 3 Clements Inn
Subject (Topic):
Armor, Fortune telling, Newspapers, Owls, Reading, and Servants
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Debates on palmistry from an original sketch in oil by Hogarth in the possession of Mr. Saml. Ireland / [graphic]

7.
Debates on palmistry from an original sketch in oil by Hogarth in the possession of Mr. Saml

Creator:
Haynes, Joseph, 1760-1829, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1782]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.3 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A group of men sitting around a table, one in the centre pointing at his own palm, while two others on the right watch attentively and a third on the left holds out his palm but looks back at a maid holding a staff who approaches an owl perched on a ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs Febry. 1, 1782 at No. 3 Clements Inn
Subject (Topic):
Armor, Fortune telling, Newspapers, Owls, Reading, and Servants
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Debates on palmistry from an original sketch in oil by Hogarth in the possession of Mr. Saml. Ireland / [graphic]

8.
Debates on palmistry from an original sketch in oyl by Hogarth in the possession of Mr. Saml

Creator:
Haynes, Joseph, 1760-1829, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1782]
Call Number:
Hogarth 782.02.01.01.1 Box 112
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A group of men sitting around a table, one in the centre pointing at his own palm, while two others on the right watch attentively and a third on the left holds out his palm but looks back at a maid holding a staff who approaches an owl perched on a ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs Febry. 1, 1782
Subject (Topic):
Armor, Fortune telling, Newspapers, Owls, Reading, and Servants
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Debates on palmistry from an original sketch in oyl by Hogarth in the possession of Mr. Saml. Ireland / [graphic]

9.
Don Quixote & his squire Sancho attacking a windmill [graphic].

Published / Created:
[2 March 1784]
Call Number:
784.03.02.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Charles Fox, in an armor with shield and spear and a barber's basin for a helmet, marches towards the "Treasurey" building that has windmill sails on it with Pitt's head at their center. Fox is encouraged in his endeavor by a timid-looking Lord North ...
Alternative Title:
Don Quixote and his squire Sancho attacking a windmill
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, March 2d 1784 by S. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Pitt, William, 1759-1806., and Quixote, Don (Fictitious character)
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Windmills, Armor, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Don Quixote & his squire Sancho attacking a windmill [graphic].

10.
Don Quixote, comander [sic] in chief, reviewing his troops previous to the campain [sic] [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[January 1810]
Call Number:
810.01.00.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Perceval, as Don Quixote, stands in front of the Treasury, giving his orders for the forthcoming session. Facing him, Ministerial members (right) stand at attention, clasping rolled documents, all inscribed 'Ministerial Military Exercise Aye & No', a...
Alternative Title:
Don Quixote, comander in chief, reviewing his troops previous to the campain
Don Quixote, commander in chief, reviewing his troops previous to the campaign
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 1810 by Walker, 7 Cornhill
Subject (Name):
Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812, Rose, George, 1744-1818, Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811, Montrose, James Graham, Duke of, 1755-1836, Quixote, Don (Fictitious character), and Great Britain. Treasury
Subject (Topic):
Buildings,, Ethnic stereotypes, Military officers, Armor, Flags, Trumpets, Chests, and Money
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Don Quixote, comander [sic] in chief, reviewing his troops previous to the campain [sic] [graphic].

11.
Edward Lord Despencer 1375 [art original].

Published / Created:
[17--?]
Call Number:
Drawings Un58 no. 5 Box D155
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A portrait drawing of Edward le Despenser, 1st Baron le Despencer, 1335 or 6-1375, wearing a bascinet helmet connected to a chainmail sheath around his neck. A tunic dyed in a red and gold latticework pattern is worn over a suit or platemail armor
Alternative Title:
Edward Lord Despenser 1375
Edward le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencer
Francis Dashwood, Baron le Despencer
Description:
Title from pencil inscription below image. Inscription continues: ... "Tewkesbury Cathedral."
Subject (Name):
Despenser, Edward, 1336-1375,
Subject (Topic):
Armor and Helmets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Edward Lord Despencer 1375 [art original].

12.
French barracks [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 August 1791]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 4
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the interior of a busy French barracks shows a more domestic than military atmosphere although weapons and other gear adorn the walls and lay scattered on the floor. The scene includes a woman nursing a baby (right) as another child plays at...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Aug. 12, 1791, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
France. Armée
Subject (Topic):
Barracks and quarters, Foreign opinion, British, Arms & armament, Armor, Barbers, Barracks, French, Breast feeding, Canopy beds, Cats, Children, Dogs, Grooming, Hairdressing, Mirrors, Servants, Soldiers, Women, and Yawning
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > French barracks [graphic]

13.
French barracks [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 August 1791]
Call Number:
791.08.12.01++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the interior of a busy French barracks shows a more domestic than military atmosphere although weapons and other gear adorn the walls and lay scattered on the floor. The scene includes a woman nursing a baby (right) as another child plays at...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Aug. 12, 1791, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
France. Armée
Subject (Topic):
Barracks and quarters, Foreign opinion, British, Arms & armament, Armor, Barbers, Barracks, French, Breast feeding, Canopy beds, Cats, Children, Dogs, Grooming, Hairdressing, Mirrors, Servants, Soldiers, Women, and Yawning
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > French barracks [graphic]

14.
Hamlet [graphic].

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1787?]
Call Number:
787.00.00.20+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Shown before the gate of a castle, Hamlet is supported by two men as the ghost of his father, dressed in armour the knees of which are etched with the masks of Comedy and Tragedy, appears before him
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by Boyne & Walker, Turnstile, Holborn
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Subject (Topic):
Armor, Gates, Ghosts, and Masks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Hamlet [graphic].

15.
Helmets. [graphic]. Pl. 62

Published / Created:
[20 May 1789]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Plate showing six helmets arranged in three rows, each with a number (1 to 6) etched above
Description:
Title etched below image; plate number etched above image.
Publisher:
Pub. 28 May 1789 by S. Hooper
Subject (Topic):
Armor and Helmets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Helmets. [graphic]. Pl. 62

16.
Het beest van Babel is aan 't vluchten de godsdienst heeft niet meer te duchten!. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1688]
Call Number:
688.00.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A Dutch broadside satirising the arrival of William III in England and the overthrow of James II and his Roman Catholic policies; with an engraving showing in the foreground on the right William (7) in armour mounted on the Dutch lion (1), attacking ...
Description:
Title engraved below image, with two columns of verse below in letterpress.
Publisher:
Gisling Geneve exc. [that is, Romeyn de Hooghe?]
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
William III, King of England, 1650-1702,, James II, King of England, 1633-1701,, James, Prince of Wales, 1688-1766,, Petre, Edward, 1631-1699,, Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England, 1658-1718,, and Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715,
Subject (Topic):
Kings, National emblems, Babylonian, Dutch, Goats, Dragons, Armor, Pikes (Weapons), Shields, Monks, Priests, Boats, Churches, and Windmills
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Het beest van Babel is aan 't vluchten de godsdienst heeft niet meer te duchten!. [graphic]

17.
Horace Walpole in his study about the year 1769 [art original]

Creator:
Bell, E., artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1842]
Call Number:
485 842 C76 V Copy 7
Collection Title:
Page 705. Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title and statement of responsibility written in ink on a separate sheet mounted below drawing.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797, and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Books, Armor, and Windows
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Horace Walpole in his study about the year 1769 [art original]

18.
Horse Armoury, Tower [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1809]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
Collection Title:
V. 3 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior of the armoury; cavalry in full armour lined up against back wall for inspection; helmets and other pieces of armour hanging from walls and ceiling."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Novr. 1st, 1809, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Tower of London (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Armories, Cavalry, Horses, and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Horse Armoury, Tower [graphic]

19.
L'armurier [graphic].

Creator:
Gaillot, Bernard, 1780-1847, artist
Published / Created:
[1849?]
Call Number:
849.00.00.14
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An image of a figure constructed from armor and weapons
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Chez Bénard Galerie Vivienne and Lith. Senefelder
Subject (Topic):
Armor and Occupations
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > L'armurier [graphic].

20.
Lucifera's procession Fairy-Queen. [graphic]

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 12, 1821.
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 46. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Queen Caroline as Lucifera sits in a coach made up of objects which figured in the evidence against her. The driver is Bergami, whip in hand (thus representing Satan) on a high box seat; he turns to hand a bottle of wine to the Queen who holds a sack...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Parr, Samuel, 1747-1825, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, and Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599.
Subject (Topic):
Parades & processions, Carriages & coaches, Coach drivers, Whips, Bottles, Wine, Bags, Cannons, Wash tubs, Tents, Coats of arms, Devil, Donkeys, Robes, Banners, Liberty cap, Pipes (Smoking), Swine, Wolves, Brooms & brushes, Lions, Armor, Torches, Camels, and Newspapers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Lucifera's procession Fairy-Queen. [graphic]

21.
Lucifera's procession Fairy-Queen. [graphic]

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 12, 1821.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 46. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Queen Caroline as Lucifera sits in a coach made up of objects which figured in the evidence against her. The driver is Bergami, whip in hand (thus representing Satan) on a high box seat; he turns to hand a bottle of wine to the Queen who holds a sack...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Parr, Samuel, 1747-1825, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, and Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599.
Subject (Topic):
Parades & processions, Carriages & coaches, Coach drivers, Whips, Bottles, Wine, Bags, Cannons, Wash tubs, Tents, Coats of arms, Devil, Donkeys, Robes, Banners, Liberty cap, Pipes (Smoking), Swine, Wolves, Brooms & brushes, Lions, Armor, Torches, Camels, and Newspapers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Lucifera's procession Fairy-Queen. [graphic]

22.
Saint Georges poursuivant la femme Innocente, malheureuse et persécutée, ell s'appuie sur Jon-Bull

Creator:
Charlet, Nicolas-Toussaint, 1792-1845, lithographer
Published / Created:
[1820?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Prince Regent (or George IV), dressed in armor, armed with a lance, and riding a leopard, threatens his wife Caroline. She holds onto the arm of John Bull, who stands between them, pointing at them both and laughing
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Litho. de C. Motte r. des maxais
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, and Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Adultery, Armor, and Leopards
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Saint Georges poursuivant la femme Innocente, malheureuse et persécutée, ell s'appuie sur Jon-Bull qui se rit de tous deux [graphic].

23.
Staircase at Strawberry Hill [graphic]

Creator:
Newton, James, 1748-approximately 1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1784]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 4
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the stairway at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, looking up towards the armory. On display in an alcove on the left is the armor of Francis I.
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed by Thomas Kirgate
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Alcoves, Armor, and Stairways
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Staircase at Strawberry Hill [graphic]

24.
Staircase at Strawberry Hill [graphic]

Creator:
Newton, James, 1748-approximately 1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1784]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the stairway at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, looking up towards the armory. On display in an alcove on the left is the armor of Francis I.
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed by Thomas Kirgate
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Alcoves, Armor, and Stairways
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Staircase at Strawberry Hill [graphic]

25.
Staircase at Strawberry Hill [graphic]

Creator:
Newton, James, 1748-approximately 1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. 1784]
Call Number:
SH Views Ed25 no. 11 Impression 1 Box 105
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the stairway at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham; on display in an alcove on the left is the armor of Francis I.
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
G.G. and J. Robinson
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Alcoves, Armor, and Stairways
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Staircase at Strawberry Hill [graphic]

26.
Tancredi medicato da Erminia [graphic]

Creator:
Lasinio, Carlo, 1759-1838, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not after 1800]
Call Number:
Print10185
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Tancred, 1075-1112.
Subject (Topic):
Nursing, War wounds, Wounds and injuries, Treatment, Soldiers, Dead persons, Horses, Bandages, and Armor
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Tancredi medicato da Erminia [graphic]

27.
The Normans [graphic]

Creator:
Landseer, John, 1769-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 June 1804]
Call Number:
Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:
Plate [22] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; a suit of armour standing in a pile of weaponry on a stone inscribed 'the Normans' at left, sun shining over clouds behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text within image.
Publisher:
Published June 4, 1804, by [R. Bowyer]
Subject (Topic):
Normans, Armor, and Arms & armament
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Normans [graphic]

28.
The Queen and the dragon, a model for a new sovereign, for 1821 recommended to the Master of the

Published / Created:
[January 1821]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a large circle at center is Queen Caroline, dressed as Britannia and riding a horse that tramples a four-headed dragon lying on its back on the ground; the dragon has the human heads of the George IV and his ministers. The Queen, wearing armor and ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published January 1821 by J. Fairburn, Broadway, Ludgate Hill
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, and Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Dragons, Horses, Pikes (Weapons), Armor, Crowns, and Symbols
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Queen and the dragon, a model for a new sovereign, for 1821 recommended to the Master of the Mint. [graphic]

29.
The Union! [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[January 1801]
Call Number:
801.01.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Pitt (left) and St. Patrick (right) bestride bulls whose horns are locked in combat, their noses pressed together; the bulls are similar, but the Irish animal is sturdier, its head heavier, its tail erect. Pitt wears armour with a plumed helmet and a...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Janry. 1801 by R. Ackermann, N. 101 Strand
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806 and Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?
Subject (Topic):
Bulls, Armor, and Crosiers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Union! [graphic].

30.
The armour worn by Francis I of France [art original] : drawn from the original at Strawberry-Hill

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the ornate steel gilt armor of Francis I, King of France, that was kept by Horace Walpole in a niche on the staircase at Strawberry Hill
Description:
Title inscribed in ink on two narrow strips of paper mounted below image.
Subject (Name):
Francis I, King of France, 1494-1547. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The armour worn by Francis I of France [art original] : drawn from the original at Strawberry-Hill

31.
The embossed suit of armour from Strawberry Hill purchased by Horace Walpole of Mons. de Crozet in

Creator:
Nixon, J. H. (James Henry), ca. 1808-1847, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1842 and 1863]
Call Number:
SH Contents N736 no. 1 Box 110
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Suit of armor made for François I. The armour was purchased in 1771 by Horace Walpole for his collection at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, from the estate of Louis-Antoine Crozat, Baron de Thiers. The armor was later sold to Samuel Pratt at the 1842 sal...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The embossed suit of armour from Strawberry Hill purchased by Horace Walpole of Mons. de Crozet in 1772, now in the collection of Samuel Pratt, 47, New Bond Street / [graphic]

32.
The first exploit of the modern Quixote, or, John Bull turned Sancho Panza [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[June 1807]
Call Number:
807.06.00.05+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Burdett in armour stands with legs astride, sword raised, left fist clenched, making an onslaught on a book which is on the ground, its pages slashed and tattered. On these are fragments of inscriptions: 'Red Book for the . . .'; 'Treasury'; 'Pension...
Alternative Title:
John Bull turned Sancho Panza
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 1807 by Walker, No. 7 Cornhill
Subject (Name):
Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616., Quixote, Don (Fictitious character), and Panza, Sancho (Fictitious character)
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Armor, Daggers & swords, Books, Draperies, Helmets, and Feathers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The first exploit of the modern Quixote, or, John Bull turned Sancho Panza [graphic].

33.
The ghost of Oliver Cromwell [graphic].

Published / Created:
Feby. 14th, 1784.
Call Number:
784.02.14.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Cromwell's ghost wearing armor rises from a cloud evoked by a witch sitting by a cauldron. Cromwell's stern look is fixed on a terrified Charles Fox who stands in a defensive position behind the witch
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published by E. Hedges, No. 92 Cornhill
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Subject (Topic):
Witches, Cauldrons, and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The ghost of Oliver Cromwell [graphic].

34.
The grand coronation of Her Most Graceless Majesty C-r-l--e Columbina, the first queen of all the

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
August 6th, 1821.
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A burlesque coronation of the Queen. She sits enthroned on a dais, raising her right foot with tipsy joviality. In her right hand as sceptre is a rod topped by a tiny cask which a naked Bacchus bestrides. The orb in her left hand is a decanter; on he...
Alternative Title:
Grand coronation of Her Most Graceless Majesty Caroline Columbina ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron, Hamilton, Anne, Lady, 1766-1846, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Craven, Keppel Richard, 1779-1851, Dionysus (Greek deity),, and Brandenburgh House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Coronations, Scepters, Armor, Crowds, Draperies, Ethnic stereotypes, Interiors, Liberty cap, Podiums, Reception rooms, and Turbans
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The grand coronation of Her Most Graceless Majesty C-r-l--e Columbina, the first queen of all the radicals &c &c &c, July 19th, 1821 [graphic].

35.
The grand coronation of Her Most Graceless Majesty C-r-l--e Columbina, the first queen of all the

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
August 6th, 1821.
Call Number:
821.08.06.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A burlesque coronation of the Queen. She sits enthroned on a dais, raising her right foot with tipsy joviality. In her right hand as sceptre is a rod topped by a tiny cask which a naked Bacchus bestrides. The orb in her left hand is a decanter; on he...
Alternative Title:
Grand coronation of Her Most Graceless Majesty Caroline Columbina ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron, Hamilton, Anne, Lady, 1766-1846, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Craven, Keppel Richard, 1779-1851, Dionysus (Greek deity),, and Brandenburgh House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Coronations, Scepters, Armor, Crowds, Draperies, Ethnic stereotypes, Interiors, Liberty cap, Podiums, Reception rooms, and Turbans
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The grand coronation of Her Most Graceless Majesty C-r-l--e Columbina, the first queen of all the radicals &c &c &c, July 19th, 1821 [graphic].

36.
The political-banditti assailing the saviour of India [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1788]
Call Number:
788.00.00.03+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Hastings, in oriental dress, rides (right to left) a camel. He and the camel look down with dignified contempt at Burke (left), who fires a blunderbuss point-blank at the 'Shield of Honour' on Hastings's left arm. On the shield is a crown. Behind Has...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 1788 by Willm. Holland, No. 50 Oxford St.
Subject (Name):
Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Subject (Topic):
Camels, Firearms, Turbans, Shields, Daggers & swords, and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The political-banditti assailing the saviour of India [graphic].

37.
The political-banditti assailing the saviour of India [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1788]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Hastings, in oriental dress, rides (right to left) a camel. He and the camel look down with dignified contempt at Burke (left), who fires a blunderbuss point-blank at the 'Shield of Honour' on Hastings's left arm. On the shield is a crown. Behind Has...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 1788 by Willm. Holland, No. 50 Oxford St.
Subject (Name):
Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Subject (Topic):
Camels, Firearms, Turbans, Shields, Daggers & swords, and Armor
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The political-banditti assailing the saviour of India [graphic].

38.
The secret insult!, or, Bribery & corruption rejected!!! [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
June 11th, 1820.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 16. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Queen Caroline, dignified and regal, stands with extended right arm facing Lord Hutchinson (identified by Reid as Liverpool), a thin man in court dress who bows low, holding out a large purse inscribed '£50,000'. He looks up at her with a servile and...
Alternative Title:
Bribery & corruption rejected!!!
Bribery and corruption rejected!!!
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Benbow, St. Clements Church Yard, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Donoughmore, John Hely-Hutchinson, Earl of, 1757-1832, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, and Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Lawyers, Bowing, Purses, Bribery, Armor, Shields, Swords, Brooms & brushes, Devil, Ships, and Flags
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The secret insult!, or, Bribery & corruption rejected!!! [graphic]

39.
The secret insult!, or, Bribery & corruption rejected!!! [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
June 11th, 1820.
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 16. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Queen Caroline, dignified and regal, stands with extended right arm facing Lord Hutchinson (identified by Reid as Liverpool), a thin man in court dress who bows low, holding out a large purse inscribed '£50,000'. He looks up at her with a servile and...
Alternative Title:
Bribery & corruption rejected!!!
Bribery and corruption rejected!!!
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Benbow, St. Clements Church Yard, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Donoughmore, John Hely-Hutchinson, Earl of, 1757-1832, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, and Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Lawyers, Bowing, Purses, Bribery, Armor, Shields, Swords, Brooms & brushes, Devil, Ships, and Flags
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The secret insult!, or, Bribery & corruption rejected!!! [graphic]

40.
The shrine in the chapel [art original]

Creator:
Bell, E., artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1842]
Call Number:
485 842 C76 V Copy 7
Collection Title:
Page 457. Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depiction of the shrine designed by Pietro Cavallini, brought to the chapel at Strawberry Hill from Rome in 1768. A cross sits on the floor beneath the shrine, between the twisted columns; an armored glove and dagger are seen in the foreground, while ...
Description:
Title and statement of responsibility written in ink below image, on mounting sheet.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Shrines, Armor, and Arms & armament
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The shrine in the chapel [art original]

41.
The staircase, Strawberry Hill [graphic]

Creator:
Delamotte, William, 1775-1863, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1842]
Call Number:
SH Views Ed25 no. 12 Box 105
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the stairway at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, including a view of the armor of Francis I in an alcove
Description:
Title below image.
Publisher:
Smith and Robins?
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Alcoves, Armor, and Stairways
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The staircase, Strawberry Hill [graphic]

42.
W.A.R a masque. [graphic]

Creator:
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1832]
Call Number:
832.11.01.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"William IV, as Mars, in Roman armour, stands defiantly in a war-chariot drawn by three galloping horses, ridden by Discord, a virago with serpents for hair, who brandishes a handful of serpents. He holds a shield inscribed 'Signed Protocols', and a l...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
T. McLean
Subject (Name):
William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, William I, King of the Netherlands, 1772-1843, O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847., Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Durham, John George Lambton, Earl of, 1792-1840, and Mars (Roman deity)
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Armor, Chariots, Snakes, Shields, Spears, Firearms, Soldiers, Dutch, Prussian, National emblems, Bears, Frogs, and Roosters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > W.A.R a masque. [graphic]

43.
[A curious round helmet engraved in Captain Grose's Armoury] [art original].

Creator:
Harding, G. P. (George Perfect), 1780-1853, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1824]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 4
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Wash drawing depicting a helmet with face guard, which was formerly in the collection of Horace Walpole at Strawberry Hill
Description:
Title devised by curator.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Armor and Helmets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [A curious round helmet engraved in Captain Grose's Armoury] [art original].

44.
[Armor in a niche] [art original].

Creator:
Harding, G. P. (George Perfect), 1780-1853, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1853]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 5
Collection Title:
Before title page. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of an arched niche, surrounded by ornate Gothic tracery, in which several weapons and pieces of armor are arranged. A plumed helmet sits atop the center stack of the arrangement, with an armor chest plate and a round shield below it. Spears an...
Description:
Title devised by curator.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Armor, Arms & armament, Helmets, Spears, Shields, and Axes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Armor in a niche] [art original].

46.
[Bianca retreating from the giant hand in armor] [art original]

Creator:
Miller, F., active 1802, artist
Published / Created:
[1802]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 9
Collection Title:
Opposite page 217. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene from Horace Walpole's Gothic novel The castle of Otranto, with the servant Bianca shown descending a staircase while looking over her right shoulder, a worried expression on her face. Her gaze is directed at the top of the stairs, where a larg...
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Stairways, Hands, and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Bianca retreating from the giant hand in armor] [art original]

47.
[French barracks] [art original]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
Published / Created:
[1786]
Call Number:
Drawings R79 no. 19 Box D207
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the interior of busy French barracks shows a more domestic atmosphere than military although weapons and other gear adorn the walls and lay scattered on the floor. The scene includes a woman nursing a baby (right) as another child plays at h...
Description:
Title from engraving based on this drawing, published by S.W. Fores 12 August 1791.
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Foreign opinion, British, Arms & armament, Armor, Barbers, Barracks, French, Breast feeding, Canopy beds, Cats, Children, Dogs, Grooming, Hairdressing, Mirrors, Servants, and Yawning
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [French barracks] [art original]

48.
[Stairway and armor] [art original]

Creator:
Harding, G. P. (George Perfect), 1780-1853
Published / Created:
[180-?]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3678.16+ (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Elevation drawing of the stairway at Strawberry Hill, with the suit of armor of Francis II in niche at the top
Alternative Title:
Elevation of the hall with Francis II armor
Description:
Title and tentative date supplied by curator.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Art collections, Armor, and Stairways
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Stairway and armor] [art original]

49.
[Suit of armour] [art original]

Creator:
Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer), artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1842]
Call Number:
Quarto 485 842 C76 IV Copy 3
Collection Title:
Volume 3, page 192a. Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depiction of the suit of armor, shown in an arched niche with a pike and shield, that Horace Walpole believed to be of Francis I, King of France. It sold in lot 77 on the nineteenth day of the 1842 Strawberry Hill Sale
Description:
Title devised by curator.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Suit of armour] [art original]

50.
[The antiquary's last will and testament] [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1814]
Call Number:
Print00240
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Death (left) poises his javelin, about to strike an old man in bed, reading a book by the light of a candle held in his left hand. The room is heaped with his treasures (armour, &c.). Rats scamper, chased by a cat."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from description of a later state in the British Museum catalogue; the assigned title for each plate from The English dance of death is the heading to the opposite printed page.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Combe, William, 1742-1823.
Subject (Topic):
Death (Personification), Wills, Skeletons, Spears, Beds, Sleeping, Cats, Rats, Armor, Musical instruments, Books, Candles, Artists' materials, Urns, and Sculpture
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > [The antiquary's last will and testament] [graphic].

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