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2.
A merry tale of the jealous weaver [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1741? and 1748]
Call Number:
741.00.00.19
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image and text
Abstract:
A satirical broadside, with two vignettes of the "Weaver". On the left the weaver is at his loom his back to his wife who is seated at the hearth warming her hands over the fire. On the right he is shown in the disguise of a Friar receiving his wife f...
Alternative Title:
Weaver jealous of his wife like many, Still dream't of horns before the Knave had any ...
Description:
Title from engraved text above image.
Publisher:
Printed and sold by Samuel Lyne, map and printseller at the Globe in Newgate Street
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Weavers, Looms, Fireplaces, Confessions, Costumes, and Monks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A merry tale of the jealous weaver [graphic].

3.
A tartan belle of 1792 [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 June 1792]
Call Number:
792.06.21.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young woman walks mincingly (left to right), her left hand extended, in her right is a large closed fan. Check or tartan ribbons form the crown of her hat and the bows with which it is trimmed. A similar tartan is worn as a pelerine, crossed at the...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. June 21, 1792, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Costumes and Scottish
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A tartan belle of 1792 [graphic].

4.
A visit to the farm-house [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 October 1791]
Call Number:
791.10.01.03.1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York trips the tiny Duchess of York, holding a hand of each, her arms raised in order to do so. Behind the three stands a colossal man in Highland dress wearing a plaid, sporran (with the Prince of Wales fe...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. Octr. 1, 1791, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Charlotte, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827, Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess, Duchess of York, 1767-1820, and McDonald, Samuel, 1762-1802
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Scottish, Cows, Farms, Giants (Persons), and Swine
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A visit to the farm-house [graphic]

5.
An opera girl of Paris in the character of Diana [graphic]

Creator:
Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
1st Decr. 1771.
Call Number:
771.12.01.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A girl dancing holding in one hand a bow, the other stretched forward. Her looped up skirt has a short train. From her head-dress of flowers and feathers hangs a trail of vine leaves."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside, & R. Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Dancers, and Opera singers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An opera girl of Paris in the character of Diana [graphic]

6.
An opera girl of Paris in the character of Flora [graphic]

Creator:
Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
1st Decr. 1771.
Call Number:
771.12.01.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A girl dancing holding out in both hands a garland of roses. Her looped up skirt has a short train. From her head-dress of flowers and feathers hangs a piece of striped drapery which is worn over one shoulder, tied with tassels at the waist and falli...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street & J. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside as [the] act directs
Subject (Topic):
Costumes and Singers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An opera girl of Paris in the character of Flora [graphic]

7.
Banditti [graphic]

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
[22 December 1783?]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Coalition ministers are gathered around the table placed in the mouth of a cave. On the left sits Lord North wearing armor under his cloak, a goblet in his left hand. Opposite him on the right is Charles Fox, dressed as a centurion and sitting on ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
E. Hedges?
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Costumes, Drinking vessels, Gambling, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Banditti [graphic]

8.
Banditti [graphic]

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
Dec. 22, 1783.
Call Number:
783.12.22.03.2+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Coalition ministers are gathered around the table placed in the mouth of a cave. On the left sits Lord North wearing armor under his cloak, a goblet in his left hand. Opposite him on the right is Charles Fox, dressed as a centurion and sitting on ...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Published by E. Hedges No. 92 Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Costumes, Drinking vessels, Gambling, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Banditti [graphic]

9.
Banditti [graphic]

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
Dec. 22, 1783. and [approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 24. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Coalition ministers are gathered around the table placed in the mouth of a cave. On the left sits Lord North wearing armor under his cloak, a goblet in his left hand. Opposite him on the right is Charles Fox, dressed as a centurion and sitting on ...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Published by E. Hedges No. 92 Cornhill and Field & Tuer
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Costumes, Drinking vessels, Gambling, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Banditti [graphic]

10.
Banditti [graphic]

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
Dec. 22, 1783.
Call Number:
783.12.22.03.2+ Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Coalition ministers are gathered around the table placed in the mouth of a cave. On the left sits Lord North wearing armor under his cloak, a goblet in his left hand. Opposite him on the right is Charles Fox, dressed as a centurion and sitting on ...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Published by E. Hedges No. 92 Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Costumes, Drinking vessels, Gambling, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Banditti [graphic]

11.
Book of drawings and prints [graphic].

Creator:
Berry, Agnes, 1764-1852
Published / Created:
[183-?]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B45 830
Image Count:
47
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A collection of prints and drawings probably assembled in the late 1830s or early 1840s, although the drawings may have been executed earlier. The wash drawings by Agnes Berry are of mostly Italian sites in Genoa, Florence, Naples, Rome, and Nice wit...
Description:
Title assigned by cataloger.
Subject (Geographic):
Italy
Subject (Topic):
Actors, Actresses, Carriages & coaches, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Book of drawings and prints [graphic].

12.
Carlo Khan dethron'd, or, Billy's triumph [graphic].

Published / Created:
[24 March 1784]
Call Number:
784.03.24.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the left, Charles Fox, dressed as an Oriental prince, lies on the ground having fallen off an elephant who has the face of Lord North; Fox's dice and dice box are scattered on the pavement. In the speech bubble above his head: "Perdition, take thee...
Alternative Title:
Billy's triumph and Carlo Khan dethroned
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs March 24th 1784 by S. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., and Pitt, William, 1759-1806.
Subject (Topic):
East India Company, Politics and government, Costumes, Indian, and Elephants
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Carlo Khan dethron'd, or, Billy's triumph [graphic].

13.
Carlo Khan dethron'd, or, Billy's triumph [graphic].

Published / Created:
[24 March 1784]
Call Number:
784.03.24.01.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the left, Charles Fox, dressed as an Oriental prince, lies on the ground having fallen off an elephant who has the face of Lord North; Fox's dice and dice box are scattered on the pavement. In the speech bubble above his head: "Perdition, take thee...
Alternative Title:
Billy's triumph and Carlo Khan dethroned
Description:
Title etched below image; the letter "e" inserted with a caret in the word "Dethron'd"
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs March 24th, 1784, by S. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, and Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Subject (Topic):
East India Company, Politics and government, Costumes, Indian, and Elephants
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Carlo Khan dethron'd, or, Billy's triumph [graphic].

14.
Charles reveling at a masquerade [art original]

Creator:
Dodd, Daniel, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1752 and 1793]
Call Number:
Drawings D639 no. 8 Box D117
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The eighth drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series 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 fortun...
Description:
Title from pencil notation below title.
Subject (Topic):
Allegorical drawings, Ballrooms, Costumes, Masquerades, and Parables
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Charles reveling at a masquerade [art original]

15.
Dramatic action illustrated, or, Hamlet's advice to players, suit the action to the word, and the

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1811?]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.3
Collection Title:
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A actor in a costume that includes a large bow at his waist, a cape, and a hat with large plumes demonstrates six positions to convey dramatic emotion, each of the six appear in separate boxes with captions
Alternative Title:
Hamlet's advice to players, suit the action to the word, and the word to the action
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Thos. Tegg, 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Coates, Robert, 1772-1848
Subject (Topic):
Movement (Acting), Study and teaching, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dramatic action illustrated, or, Hamlet's advice to players, suit the action to the word, and the word to the action [graphic].

16.
Dramatic action illustrated, or, Hamlet's advice to players, suit the action to the word, and the

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1811?]
Call Number:
811.00.00.16+ Impression 1
Collection Title:
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A actor in a costume that includes a large bow at his waist, a cape, and a hat with large plumes demonstrates six positions to convey dramatic emotion, each of the six appear in separate boxes with captions
Alternative Title:
Hamlet's advice to players, suit the action to the word, and the word to the action
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Thos. Tegg, 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Coates, Robert, 1772-1848
Subject (Topic):
Movement (Acting), Study and teaching, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dramatic action illustrated, or, Hamlet's advice to players, suit the action to the word, and the word to the action [graphic].

17.
Grimaldi & the nondescript in The red dwarf the clown kills the pantaloon and afterwards dresses

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1812] and [not before 1815]
Call Number:
812.00.00.94+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Grimaldi and the nondescript in The red dwarf
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837,
Subject (Topic):
Clowns, Costumes, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Grimaldi & the nondescript in The red dwarf the clown kills the pantaloon and afterwards dresses him in the skin of a lion, the head of an ass, eagles wings, cats feet & a fishes tail / [graphic]

18.
Hei! Degeror O! I am undone [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1724 and 1727]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
"Satire on John Heidegger and the taste for the masquerades which he promoted. A London street scene in the foreground of which Heidegger sprawls on the ground, his watch and coins falling from his pocket, as he begs mercy of Hercules. Hercules, clad ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Heidegger, John James, 1659?-1748. and Hercules (Roman mythological character),
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), City & town life, Clergy, Costumes, Dogs, and Masquerades
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Hei! Degeror O! I am undone [graphic].

19.
How to rehearse [art original].

Creator:
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[1790?]
Call Number:
Drawings W87 no. 1 Box D170
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A richly dressed man stirkes a very dramatic theatical pose with one arm raised to full extension and his second arm crossed diagonally across his torso. Observers include a nearby onlooker with sword in hand and a full complement of lightly-armored s...
Description:
Title from caption inscribed in ink below image in the artist's hand.
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Rehearsals, Soldiers, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > How to rehearse [art original].

20.
Leonora [graphic]

Published / Created:
[5 December 1801]
Call Number:
801.12.05.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A woman, elderly, short, and broad, with swarthy Jewish features, stands, her head turned in profile to the right, holding a goose perched on her forefinger. In her right hand is the end of a ribbon attached to its leg. She says: "Say little foolish ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr 5th, 1801 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Ethnic stereotypes, Geese, and Women
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Leonora [graphic]

21.
Madle. Heinel in the character of a Sultana [graphic]

Creator:
Caldwall, James, 1739-1819, printmaker
Published / Created:
15 April 1772.
Call Number:
771.12.01.04+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Anna Friedrike Heinel, in character; whole length, dancing, in costume; wearing layered skirt, bodice with garland, beads and feather in hair, and choker; after Brandoin."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Mlle Heinel in the character of a sultana and Mademoiselle Heinel in the character of a sultana
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street, & J. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside, as the act directs
Subject (Name):
Heinel, Anna, 1753-1808,
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Actresses, and Dancers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Madle. Heinel in the character of a Sultana [graphic]

22.
Masquerade scene, Kensington Gardens [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[2 July 1772]
Call Number:
Bunbury 772.07.02.04.1 Impression 1
Collection Title:
Page 81. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two persons walking away from the spectator down a rectangular piece of grass, bounded by shrubs, and also on the left by a symmetrical line of trees. Under the shrubs on the right is a garden seat. The nearer figure wears a hood and cloak over very ...
Alternative Title:
Jack on a cruise. A missey in [the] offing
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs 2d July 1772 by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
Kensington Gardens (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Gardens, Shrubs, Trees, Sailors, British, Costumes, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Masquerade scene, Kensington Gardens [graphic]

23.
Masquerade scene, Kensington Gardens [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[2 July 1772]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 81. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two persons walking away from the spectator down a rectangular piece of grass, bounded by shrubs, and also on the left by a symmetrical line of trees. Under the shrubs on the right is a garden seat. The nearer figure wears a hood and cloak over very ...
Alternative Title:
Jack on a cruise. A missey in [the] offing
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs 2d July 1772 by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
Kensington Gardens (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Gardens, Shrubs, Trees, Sailors, British, Costumes, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Masquerade scene, Kensington Gardens [graphic]

24.
Moments of pain [graphic].

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately November] 1820.
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 37. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A companion plate to British Museum Satires No. 13989 by the same artist, and with the same imprint. A Chinese interior resembling that of British Museum Satires No. 13986. George IV as a mandarin, languid and ill, sits cross-legged on a low settee. ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Bloomfield, Benjamin Bloomfield, Baron, 1768-1846, and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Chinese, Interiors, Furniture, Draperies, Medical equipment & supplies, Physicians, Documents, Smoke, Messengers, Vases, Figurines, and Dragons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Moments of pain [graphic].

25.
Moments of pain [graphic].

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately November] 1820.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 37. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A companion plate to British Museum Satires No. 13989 by the same artist, and with the same imprint. A Chinese interior resembling that of British Museum Satires No. 13986. George IV as a mandarin, languid and ill, sits cross-legged on a low settee. ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Bloomfield, Benjamin Bloomfield, Baron, 1768-1846, and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Chinese, Interiors, Furniture, Draperies, Medical equipment & supplies, Physicians, Documents, Smoke, Messengers, Vases, Figurines, and Dragons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Moments of pain [graphic].

26.
Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
781.00.00.24+
Collection Title:
Leaf 31. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The actor Charles Bannister, standing, dressed as Polly Peachum, with a small lace cap and wide bow at the waist, holding a closed fan in front of him in his right hand, looking away to the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Bannister, Charles, 1738-1804 and Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Subject (Topic):
Actors, British, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

27.
Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 31. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The actor Charles Bannister, standing, dressed as Polly Peachum, with a small lace cap and wide bow at the waist, holding a closed fan in front of him in his right hand, looking away to the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Bannister, Charles, 1738-1804 and Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Subject (Topic):
Actors, British, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

28.
Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 31. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The actor Charles Bannister, standing, dressed as Polly Peachum, with a small lace cap and wide bow at the waist, holding a closed fan in front of him in his right hand, looking away to the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Bannister, Charles, 1738-1804 and Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Subject (Topic):
Actors, British, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

29.
Out of place Hors d'emploi. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
2 Sepr. 1784.
Call Number:
Folio 75 C697 770
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two politicians out of office sit shivering in a garret with very downcast expressions. The man on the left writes on a paper entitled 'Abusing Administration', with other similar papers scattered at his feet and those of his partner. Their landlady p...
Alternative Title:
Hors d'emploi
Description:
Title from caption below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London. Published as the act directs
Subject (Topic):
Poverty, Chamber pots, Costumes, Prices, Interiors, Furniture, and Emblems
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Out of place Hors d'emploi. [graphic] =

30.
Out of place Hors d'emploi. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
2 Sepr. 1784.
Call Number:
784.09.02.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two politicians out of office sit shivering in a garret with very downcast expressions. The man on the left writes on a paper entitled 'Abusing Administration', with other similar papers scattered at his feet and those of his partner. Their landlady p...
Alternative Title:
Hors d'emploi
Description:
Title from caption below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London. Published as the act directs
Subject (Topic):
Poverty, Chamber pots, Costumes, Prices, Interiors, Furniture, and Emblems
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Out of place Hors d'emploi. [graphic] =

31.
Pantheon Masquerade [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 March 1809]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.2
Collection Title:
V. 2 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior of the Pantheon on Oxford Street, during a masquerade; the hall crowded with figures in costume dancing and making merry; a band plays on the stage; other figures on balconies to left and right."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st March 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Pantheon (Oxford Street, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Masquerades, Interiors, Costumes, and Dance
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Pantheon Masquerade [graphic]

32.
Pizzaro a new play, or, The Drury-Lane masquerade [graphic].

Creator:
Ansell, Charles, 1752- printmaker
Published / Created:
[11 June 1799]
Call Number:
799.06.11.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan, fat and grotesque, dressed as Pizarro, strides to the front of the royal box, followed by the King and Queen in Court dress. He holds out a guttering candle in each hand and shouts towards the stage: "Stand by there, move that Stone out of ...
Alternative Title:
Pizarro a new play, or, The Drury-Lane masquerade and Drury-Lane masquerade
Description:
Title etched below image; the letter "N" in "New" is etched backwards.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 11th, 1799, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, 1771-1851, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Jacobins, Theaters, Interiors, Costumes, Stages (Platforms), Candles, Jewelry, and Military uniforms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Pizzaro a new play, or, The Drury-Lane masquerade [graphic].

33.
Recette pour guérir la colique "Mr. Macaire..." / [graphic]

Creator:
Daumier, Honoré, 1808-1879, printmaker
Published / Created:
[14 January 1838]
Call Number:
Print00416
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Chez Aubert gal. véro-dodat and Imp. d'Aubert & Cie
Subject (Topic):
Robert Macaire (Fictitious character)., Deals, Colic, Negotiation in business, Actors, Pain, Costumes, Theatrical producers & directors, and Mirrors
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Recette pour guérir la colique "Mr. Macaire..." / [graphic]

34.
Sailing among the Hebrides [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 May 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three men on the deck of a small sailing-vessel. Boswell, his knees flexed, stands in profile to the left holding the end of a rope and looking at Col, in Highland dress, who holds up his finger admonishingly. His Scots cap flies from his head, his c...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 15th, 1786, by E Jackson, No. 14 Mary-le-bone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795 and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Subject (Topic):
Inkstands, Dancing, Scottish, Costumes, Sailing ships, and Sailors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Sailing among the Hebrides [graphic].

35.
Sailing among the Hebrides [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 May 1786]
Call Number:
786.05.15.11+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three men on the deck of a small sailing-vessel. Boswell, his knees flexed, stands in profile to the left holding the end of a rope and looking at Col, in Highland dress, who holds up his finger admonishingly. His Scots cap flies from his head, his c...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 15th, 1786, by E Jackson, No. 14 Mary-le-bone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795 and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Subject (Topic):
Inkstands, Dancing, Scottish, Costumes, Sailing ships, and Sailors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Sailing among the Hebrides [graphic].

36.
The Cobler's wife sung by Mr. Matthews at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; in the grand operatical

Published / Created:
[12 November 1806]
Call Number:
806.11.12.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A cobbler flourishes a strap, while a little woman in Turkish trousers and jewelled turban runs away behind him. On the left is his shed and a bench with tools. Behind is a large quasi-oriental building, with minaret and dome. The verses relate how t...
Alternative Title:
Cobbler's wife
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Novr. 12, 1806 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Turkish, Shoemakers, and Spouses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Cobler's wife sung by Mr. Matthews at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; in the grand operatical romance "The Forty Thieves". [graphic]

37.
The dance on Dun-Can

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 May 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Boswell and two men in Highland dress dance a Highland fling on the summit of a low mountain, with the sea and a low spur of land on the horizon. Boswell, full-face, capers; his wig and pendant ink-pot with the pen in it, stream in the wind. He flour...
Alternative Title:
Dance on Duncan
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 15th, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14 Mary-le-bone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Geographic):
Scotland. and Scottish.
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795 and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Subject (Topic):
Bagpipes, Musicians, Costumes, and Folk dancing
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The dance on Dun-Can

38.
The dance on Dun-Can

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 May 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Boswell and two men in Highland dress dance a Highland fling on the summit of a low mountain, with the sea and a low spur of land on the horizon. Boswell, full-face, capers; his wig and pendant ink-pot with the pen in it, stream in the wind. He flour...
Alternative Title:
Dance on Duncan
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 15th, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14 Mary-le-bone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Geographic):
Scotland. and Scottish.
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795 and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Subject (Topic):
Bagpipes, Musicians, Costumes, and Folk dancing
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The dance on Dun-Can

39.
The dance on Dun-Can

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 May 1786]
Call Number:
786.05.15.10+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Boswell and two men in Highland dress dance a Highland fling on the summit of a low mountain, with the sea and a low spur of land on the horizon. Boswell, full-face, capers; his wig and pendant ink-pot with the pen in it, stream in the wind. He flour...
Alternative Title:
Dance on Duncan
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 15th, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14 Mary-le-bone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Geographic):
Scotland. and Scottish.
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795 and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Subject (Topic):
Bagpipes, Musicians, Costumes, and Folk dancing
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The dance on Dun-Can

40.
The fair nun unmask'd [graphic]

Creator:
Wilson, James, approximately 1735-approximately 1786, printmaker
Published / Created:
published as the act directs 1780.
Call Number:
780.00.00.94+
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Fair nun unmasked
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Costumes and Masks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The fair nun unmask'd [graphic]

41.
The original macaroni [graphic].

Published / Created:
May 20th, 1772.
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 74. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Caricature portrait, whole length, of a man in profile walking to the right, grotesquely dressed, probably for a masquerade. In his right hand he holds a rod to each end of which is slung a fox's tail. A large fox's tail hangs from the back of his ne...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. accor. to act by MDarly, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, British, Costumes, Masquerades, and Feathers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The original macaroni [graphic].

42.
The politick maid of suffolk, or, The lawyer outwitted

Published / Created:
[between 1783 and 1796?]
Call Number:
Folio 74 OL1 v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Alternative Title:
Lawyer outwitted
Description:
Verse begins: "Come all ye young men and maids,".
Publisher:
Sold at No. 42, Long-Lane
Subject (Topic):
Man-woman relationships, Devil, Costumes, Chimney sweeps, Surprise, Deception, and Horns (Anatomy)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The politick maid of suffolk, or, The lawyer outwitted

43.
The unexpected visit, or, More free than welcome [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[17 June 1820]
Call Number:
820.06.17.01+
Collection Title:
Page 17. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The King, in Chinese costume and seated on a cushion, among the chinoiseries of the Pavilion (cf. British Museum Satires No. 12749), throws up his arms in terror at the entry (right) of the Queen, closely followed by Alderman Wood. Her demure dress c...
Alternative Title:
More free than welcome
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. June 17th, 1820, by S.W. Fores, 50 Picadilli [sic]
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, and Quentin, Georgina
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Costumes, and Chinese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The unexpected visit, or, More free than welcome [graphic].

44.
The unexpected visit, or, More free than welcome [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[17 June 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 17. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The King, in Chinese costume and seated on a cushion, among the chinoiseries of the Pavilion (cf. British Museum Satires No. 12749), throws up his arms in terror at the entry (right) of the Queen, closely followed by Alderman Wood. Her demure dress c...
Alternative Title:
More free than welcome
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. June 17th, 1820, by S.W. Fores, 50 Picadilli [sic]
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, and Quentin, Georgina
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Costumes, and Chinese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The unexpected visit, or, More free than welcome [graphic].

45.
The unexpected visit, or, More free than welcome [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[17 June 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 17. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The King, in Chinese costume and seated on a cushion, among the chinoiseries of the Pavilion (cf. British Museum Satires No. 12749), throws up his arms in terror at the entry (right) of the Queen, closely followed by Alderman Wood. Her demure dress c...
Alternative Title:
More free than welcome
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. June 17th, 1820, by S.W. Fores, 50 Picadilli [sic]
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, and Quentin, Georgina
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Costumes, and Chinese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The unexpected visit, or, More free than welcome [graphic].

46.
The vain pursuit [graphic]

Creator:
Kingsbury, Henry, active 1775-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
[30 March 1788]
Call Number:
788.03.30.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. March 30 1788 by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Hats, Arms & armament, and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The vain pursuit [graphic]

47.
The way to keep him as perform'd at the Richmond Theatre &c Act V [graphic].

Creator:
Mercer, Captain, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 April 1787]
Call Number:
787.04.23.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A scene from Act V of Murphy's play as performed at the private theatre of the Duke of Richmond at Richmond House, on 20 April 1787 and subsequently. Lovemore (Lord Derby) stands between Mrs. Lovemore (Mrs. Damer), who holds his right arm, and the Wi...
Alternative Title:
Veluti in speculum
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub'd Aprl. 23, 1787 by H. Humphries, Bond Strt
Subject (Name):
Buckinghamshire, Albinia Hobart, Countess of, 1738-1816, Richmond, Charles Lennox, 3d Duke of, 1735-1806, Richmond, Mary, Duchess of, 1740-1796, Damer, Anne Seymour, 1748 or 1749-1828, Valletort, Viscount 1764-1839 (Richard Edgcumbe),, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, and Derby, Elizabeth Farren Stanley, Countess of, 1759 or 62-1829
Subject (Topic):
Actors and Costumes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The way to keep him as perform'd at the Richmond Theatre &c Act V [graphic].

48.
Thus sorely pester'd by a double foe ... [graphic]

Creator:
Stephanoff, F., 18th century, printmaker
Published / Created:
[after 1781]
Call Number:
Print20118
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title is first of six lines of verse in lower margin.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the Act directs by W. Burgess Drawing Master. No.46, Sloane Square, Kings Road
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Costumes, Wings (Anatomy, Sick persons, and Crutches
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thus sorely pester'd by a double foe ... [graphic]

49.
Une application utile du diamant magnétiseur [graphic]

Creator:
Daumier, Honoré, 1808-1879, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 January 1860]
Call Number:
Print00402 copy 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Maison Martinet, 172, r. Rivoli et 41, r. Vivienne and Lith. Destouches, 28, R. Paradis Pre Paris
Subject (Topic):
Magnetic healing, Hypnotism, Marriage, Quacks and quackery, Spouses, Costumes, and Sleeping
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Une application utile du diamant magnétiseur [graphic]

50.
[Masquerades and operas ("The bad taste of the town")] [graphic]

Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1724]
Call Number:
Kinnaird 72K(f) Box 110
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on the "bad taste of the town" (as described by Hogarth, Daily Courant, 24.ii.1724); a composite street scene with a theatre on either side and an "Academy of Arts" (Lord Burlington's recently remodelled house in Piccadilly) beyond; on the lef...
Alternative Title:
Bad taste of the town
Description:
Titles, state, and date from Paulson.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Heidegger, John James, 1659?-1748., Senesino, -1759?,, Kent, William, 1685-1748, Cuzzoni, Francesco, approximately 1680-1759, Fawkes, Isaac, -1731, Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694-1753, and Hercules (Roman mythological character),
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), City & town life, Clergy, Costumes, Dogs, and Masquerades
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Masquerades and operas ("The bad taste of the town")] [graphic]

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