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1. A North-ern ass [graphic].
- Creator:
- Hutchinson, W., active 1773-1784, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [not before 14 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.00.00.80
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Satire on the election for County Durham, 14 April 1784: Sir Thomas Clavering and Sir John Upton, one headless, holding a caption labelled 'The Irish Faction for ever' and carrying the other, who has no feet, on his back, who says 'I serv'd you as long as I could stand' and carries captions lavelled 'Coal owners Bill' and 'A command in India'; both seated on an ass facing left, which brays 'Thus I go to Parliament and am not the first Ass that has farted for preferment, but this is dirty work and hard Labour' and which has a collar labelled 'I speak for my Master / Populus me sibilat at plaudo ipse domi' and strips at the saddle labelled 'Curse all Pitts / But a Coal-Pitt'; with the ass' droppings falling on a crest with the motto 'Diem Perdidi'; a mitre, crozier and sword and label 'At rest' on the ground in the centre, playing cards and papers labelled 'Turnpike Speech / Election Speech' to left; a milestone to right labelled 'From Durham / T: C / J: E / 14 April 1784'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Northern ass
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attribution to W. Hutchinson from annotation on verso of British Museum impression. See British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1865,1014.456., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., and Watermark in the center of sheet.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Clavering, Thomas, Sir, 1719-1794, Eden, John, Sir, 1740-1812, and Great Britain. Parliament, 1783-1784.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, Donkeys, Defecation, Traffic signs & signals, Miters, Crosiers, Daggers & swords, and Playing cards
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A North-ern ass [graphic].
2. An election entertainment at Brentford [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1769]
- Call Number:
- 769.01.00.02 Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Satire on the ministerial party's attempts at bribery to influence the poll at Brentford during the Middlesex By-election in December 1768. A drunken feast is taking place in a tavern with voters and others sitting round a table on which is a large joint of meat. John Horne, in clerical dress, sits behind the table with a small glass in his hand. A man crowns him with a tankard while waving his hat and shouting “Huzza for the Rector of old Brentford Huzza”. Also seated round the table are respectably dressed voters and a woman tossing back a glass of wine. At the front of the table, on the left, a large man picks at a bone, one hand reaching behind him to receive a purse from a man in court dress. In handing the purse he upsets a bottle and bowl of punch on to a dog, another dog gnaws a bone at the large man’s foot. Behind them a woman carries aloft another joint of meat towards the table splashing liquid on to a document being read by two men standing conspiratorially in a corner. On the right at the front a prosperous butcher sits at his ease turning his head towards a man offering him a handful of coins saying “Your Money & you be d[a]md here’s a bumper to Glyn!”At the same time a ragged boy picks the briber’s pocket. Behind him a unkempt drunken man flings up his arms, waving his hat with an election cockade he declares “Huzza for the Freemen of Middlesex Glyn for ever, Huzza!” while spilling the contents of a tankard on the boy. A barmaid on the right is filling a tankard from a large half-barrel while pushing away a man who tries to molest her. A cat sits upright on a chair toying with a mouse on the edge of the half-barrel."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Publication place and date inferred from those of the periodical for which this plate was engraved., Publication date in British Museum catalogue: Dec. 1768., Plate from: The Oxford magazine or, Universal museum ... London : Printed for the authors, v. 2 (1769), page 37., Temporary local subject terms: Election dinners -- Electors -- Freeholders: Middlesex freeholders -- Trades -- Bribes -- Sir William Beauchamp Proctor -- Food: ribs -- Fowl -- Containers: water tub., and Mounted to 29 x 42 cm.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Name):
- Glynn, John, 1722-1779 and Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, Bribery, Eating & drinking, Butchers, and Pickpockers
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > An election entertainment at Brentford [graphic].
3. An electioneering procession from the M-n House to G-d Hall [graphic]
- Creator:
- Nixon, John, -1818, artist
- Published / Created:
- [25 October 1781]
- Call Number:
- 781.10.25.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "An election procession of thirteen patriots walking from right to left wearing the colours of Sir Watkin Lewes, elected M.P. for the City, 29 Sept. 1781, see British Museum satire no. 5849. Two flags are carried, one "Lewes & Freedom", the other, "No Ministerial Influence", in reference to Lewes' speech on his election on 29 Sept. Two of the men are playing flutes, a third blows a horn. The figures are probably portraits; two are butchers wearing aprons, their steels hanging from their waists; beside one of them walks a muzzled dog with a collar inscribed "Liberty"; this butcher is eating as he walks. One man drinks a glass of wine, holding a lump of food in his left hand. One with a swathed and gouty leg walks on crutches. All have election favours in their hats, these are inscribed respectively "Lewes for ever"; "Sr Watkin for ever"; "Freedom"; "Lewes"; "No Bribery"; "Lewes"; "No Corruption". In the hat of the butcher with the dog is "Freedom's my plan Sr Watkin is the Man". The background is formed by the lower part of the façade of two houses in a street, the front of two shops being indicated. On the pavement (left) four little chimney-sweeps are shouting and waving their hats and brushes."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Electioneering procession from the Mansion House to Guildhall
- Description:
- Title etched below image. The 'o' in 'electioneering' has been inserted above the line., Signed in the image "J.N." JN is the monogram of John Nixon., and Verses following title: These stanch friends to freedom you here do behold, Will be bribe'd with good eating tho' they spurn at yr gold. For offer them money it's such a disgrace, 'Tis a thousand to one they dont spit in your face. But give them pudding & beef with compliments civil, To serve you they'll go ay e'en to the devil."
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Octr. 25, 1781 by W. Wells No. 132 Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, London, and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Lewes, Watkin, Sir, 1740?-1821 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Political activity, Elections, Butchers, City & town life, Chimney sweeps, Clothing & dress, Corruption, Dogs, Muckraking, Musical instruments, Political parades & rallies, Slogans, and Staffs (Sticks)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > An electioneering procession from the M-n House to G-d Hall [graphic]
4. At a meeting of the committee for promoting the election of John Horne Tooke Esq. in the parish of St. James’s Westminster ...
- Published / Created:
- [1796]
- Call Number:
- File 646 796 At861+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Description:
- Caption title., Dated June 23, 1796., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London
- Subject (Name):
- Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812. and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1796 and Elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > At a meeting of the committee for promoting the election of John Horne Tooke Esq. in the parish of St. James’s Westminster ...
5. Brentford sweepstakes [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1769]
- Call Number:
- 769.04.00.01 Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched in top part of image., Date of publication from that of the magazine in which the plate appeared., Numbered 'No. XII' in upper left corner., Two lines of verse below image: All courses the first heat with vigour run, but 'tis with whip & spur the race is won., Plate from: The Town and country magazine. London : A. Hamilton, Junr., v. 1(1769), p. 193., and Temporary local subject terms: Elections: Brentford elections, 1768 -- Emblems: cap of liberty and staff of maintenance of symbolic representation of John Wilkes -- Reference to John Wilkes's imprisonment -- Sergeant Whitaker -- David Roche -- Buildings: Mile End Assembly Room -- Medical: anti-venerial pills -- Reference to the House of Commons.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Carhampton, Henry Lawes Luttrell, Earl of, 1743-1821 and Wilkes, John, 1725-1797.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Brentford sweepstakes [graphic].
6. Chosen candidate [art original]
- Creator:
- Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1826]
- Call Number:
- Drawings L265 no. 2 Box D205
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A caricature on the prevalence of bribery during elections, most probably that of 1826. The successful liberal candidate stands on a platform before a cheering crowd and people waving from the windows of adjoining building. In the 'Committee Room' behind him, an official pays a man holding a sign inscribed 'No bribery or corruption' with the word 'and' between bribery and corruption scored through. On the right is an armchair and behind it stand two large flags; two flowers on the chair match the flower on the lapel of the candidate
- Description:
- Title written in ink in bottom left corner of image, in an unidentified hand (possibly Theodore Lane's)., Statement of responsibility written in ink on verso, in an unidentified hand (possibly Theodore Lane's)., Date supplied by cataloger., A small hole in the lower right and two small looses along left edge., Probably the original drawing for a lithograph published in 1829; Cf. Lewis Walpole Library call no.: 829.06.01.02+., and A companion drawing: Rejected candidate.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Topic):
- Political corruption, Elections, Cheering, Corruption, Crowds, Political elections, Politicians, and Signs (Notices)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Chosen candidate [art original]
7. Dyers Hall, London. September 22nd, 1827. Sir, you are hereby summoned to appear at Dyers Hall, Elbow Lane, Dowgate Hill, on Wednesday the 10th day of October 1827, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at a General Court to be holden there by the Worshipful Company of Dyers, for the election of Wardens, Beadle, and Woad Porter of the said company, for the year ensuing; that being the day appointed by the charter for that purpose
- Published / Created:
- [1827]
- Call Number:
- 646 802 M243 v.1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Abstract:
- Invitation for an election of governors of the Worshipful Company of Dyers, to take place at Dyers Hall on 10 October 1827
- Alternative Title:
- Sir, you are hereby summoned to appear at Dyers Hall, Elbow Lane, Dowgate Hill, on Wednesday the 10th day of October 1827
- Description:
- Title from item., Letterpress text, with an engraved illustration (signed "Engraved by W. Turner, 69 Cheapside") of the arms of the Company of Dyers printed above., Mounted to 27.2 x 20.9 cm; mounted above is small (sheet 36 x 46 mm) hand-colored etching of the arms of the Company of Dyers., and Mounted opposite page 49 in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Name):
- Dyers' Company (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Coats of arms, Guilds, and Elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Dyers Hall, London. September 22nd, 1827. Sir, you are hereby summoned to appear at Dyers Hall, Elbow Lane, Dowgate Hill, on Wednesday the 10th day of October 1827, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at a General Court to be holden there by the Worshipful Company of Dyers, for the election of Wardens, Beadle, and Woad Porter of the said company, for the year ensuing; that being the day appointed by the charter for that purpose
8. Honest voters trying to elect their officers in front of the house
- Creator:
- Kimball, Charles P. (Charles Proctor), 1821-1894
- Published / Created:
- [186-?]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints 385
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Alternative Title:
- Ballot box stuffers, electing their men behind the house
- Description:
- Cartoon, with two panels. and Title from caption of top panel of cartoon.
- Publisher:
- Noisy Carriers 64 & 66 Long Wharf
- Subject (Geographic):
- California
- Subject (Topic):
- Politics and government, Elections, and Corrupt practices
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Honest voters trying to elect their officers in front of the house
9. Insignia villae de Preton [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1784?]
- Call Number:
- 784.00.00.03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- A burlesque coat of arms of the city of Preston, evidently relating to a contested election of that city's parliamentary representative, probably John Burgoyne. A mayor with staff of office is on the left and a woman holding a chamber pot on the right. She stands behind an older horned man (a cuckold). The central escutcheon depicts a lamb, with Folly in a fools-cap as the crest
- Description:
- Title from item., Possibly by Isaac Cruikshank. See British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Preston (Lancashire, England) and England
- Subject (Name):
- Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792., Great Britain. Parliament, and Great Britain. Parliament, 1783-1784.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, Coats of arms, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Insignia villae de Preton [graphic].
