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1.
The broken commode [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, attributed name
Published / Created:
Sepr. 6, 1802.
Call Number:
802.09.06.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A large woman, her dress thrown up revealing her legs and part of her bottom, crashes to the floor, having broken her commode The contents of the commode spills out much to the anger of a lap dog and the terror of a cat who flees by climbing a curtain...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by T. Williamson, No. 20 Strand, London
Subject (Topic):
Washstands, Falling, Dogs, Cats, Draperies, Women domestics, and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The broken commode [graphic].

2.
Blindman's buff [graphic].

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
Feby. 24th, 1792.
Call Number:
792.02.24.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Social satire on the Gunning scandal: a line of four persons in a room, one blindfold, while a man trips over a woman."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Hilary campaign, or, The art of gunning in a masked battery laid open, Art of gunning in a masked battery laid open, and Blindman's bluff
Description:
Title etched at top of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by W. Dent
Subject (Name):
Gunning, Miss 1769-1823 (Elizabeth),
Subject (Topic):
Scandals, Blindfolds, Blind man's bluff, Fireplaces, Falling, and Doors & doorways
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Blindman's buff [graphic].

3.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Richard, 1795-1880, printmaker
Published / Created:
Septr. 19, 1821.
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Alderman Wood, a dumpy figure with a large head, lies on his back, arms and legs in air, with mud splashing up all round him. He has fallen from a high wall adjoining the gate (left) of Brandenbourg House [cf. British Museum Satires No. 13852]. An an...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, and Brandenburgh House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Death and burial, Humpty Dumpty (Fictitious character), Municipal officials, Falling, Mud, Walls, Gates, Lions, and Scrolls (Information artifacts)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall [graphic]

4.
Very slippy-weather [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 February 1808]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In front of Humphrey's print shop window, a man sits on the pavement, having fallen backwards; his legs are splayed up, his wig is falling off, and coins spill from his pockets. The man's predicament is unobserved by four men studying the Gillray pri...
Alternative Title:
St. James's Street
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd February 10th, 1808, by H. Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817.
Subject (Topic):
City & town life, Clergy, Coach drivers, Falling, Merchandise displays, Military officers, British, Older people, People associated with commercial & service activities, Prints, Syphilis, Stores & shops, Thermometers, Weather, Window displays, and Printing industry
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Very slippy-weather [graphic]

5.
Very slippy-weather [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 February 1808]
Call Number:
808.02.10.06
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In front of Humphrey's print shop window, a man sits on the pavement, having fallen backwards; his legs are splayed up, his wig is falling off, and coins spill from his pockets. The man's predicament is unobserved by four men studying the Gillray pri...
Alternative Title:
St. James's Street
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd February 10th, 1808, by H. Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817.
Subject (Topic):
City & town life, Clergy, Coach drivers, Falling, Merchandise displays, Military officers, British, Older people, People associated with commercial & service activities, Prints, Syphilis, Stores & shops, Thermometers, Weather, Window displays, and Printing industry
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Very slippy-weather [graphic]

6.
Jack and the bean stalk [graphic]

Creator:
Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1833]
Call Number:
Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Jack cutting the bean stalk leading to the fall of politicians with money bags and precious objects."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Jack and the beanstalk
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Vines, Axes, Falling, Money, Urns, and Chalices
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Jack and the bean stalk [graphic]

7.
The upsetting of the Tory muck cart and its contents [graphic].

Creator:
Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1833]
Call Number:
Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Stone representing the Irish Church upsetting the Tory cart; Tories on the point of falling into the mud."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Carts & wagons, Accidents, and Falling
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The upsetting of the Tory muck cart and its contents [graphic].

8.
[A falling man] [graphic]

Creator:
Livesay, Richard, -1823?, printmaker
Published / Created:
[October 1788]
Call Number:
Hogarth 788.10.00.01 Box 115
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A stout, bald man fallen on his back, supports himself with his one hand and one arm on the ground; one foot raised
Alternative Title:
Tumbling man
Description:
Titles devised by cataloger.
Publisher:
Published Octr. 1788 by Thos. King, New Broad Street
Subject (Topic):
Baldness and Falling
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [A falling man] [graphic]

9.
[Fat man upset like a turtle] [graphic]

Creator:
Livesay, Richard, -1823?, printmaker
Published / Created:
[October 1788]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.3 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A bald man with a large belly lays on the floor on his back supported by his arms, one leg raised
Description:
Title from Dobson.
Publisher:
Published Octr. 1788 by Thos. King, New Broad Street
Subject (Topic):
Falling and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Fat man upset like a turtle] [graphic]

10.
Comforts of Bath. [graphic] / Pl. 12

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[6 January 1798]
Call Number:
Print00250
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Gouty persons falling down or toiling up a steep, rough hill below the Crescent."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Januy. 6th, 1798, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly, corner of Sackville Street
Subject (Geographic):
Bath (England)
Subject (Name):
Anstey, Christopher, 1724-1805.
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Health resorts, Accidents, Hills, Falling, Crutches, Dogs, and Carriages & coaches
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Comforts of Bath. [graphic] / Pl. 12

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