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1.
A broken leg, or the carpenter the best surgeon. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[24 February 1800]
Call Number:
Print00992
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 24th Feby. 1800 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street London
Subject (Topic):
Prosthesis, Carpentry, Amputees, Falling, Dogs, Peg legs, Carpenters, and Sailors
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A broken leg, or the carpenter the best surgeon. [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.
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

4.
Goddem! moi être par terre tombé sans le gigot [graphic].

Published / Created:
[17 February 1816?]
Call Number:
816.02.17.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire: an Englishman falls while reaching out for a side of meat; in the background a wall with mock advertisements."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Chez Basset, rue St. Jacques, No. 64
Subject (Topic):
Ethnic stereotypes, Falling, and Posters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Goddem! moi être par terre tombé sans le gigot [graphic].

5.
How to stop a runaway horse [graphic].

Published / Created:
[7 May 1789]
Call Number:
789.05.07.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two sailors, one in uniform, fall from a horse, its reins caught on a post on the road, causing both it and the riders to collapse
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 7, 1789, by J. Kendal Bury
Subject (Topic):
Sailors, Horses, Horseback riding, Accidents, and Falling
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > How to stop a runaway horse [graphic].

6.
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]

7.
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]

8.
Les aventures tragiques de Julie la petite désobéissante [graphic].

Published / Created:
[19th century]
Call Number:
Print10236
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pellerin & Cie, imp.-édit
Subject (Topic):
Children's accidents, Accidents, Children, Manners and customs, Obedience, Girls, Tennis rackets, Chickens, Poisons, Wounds & injuries, Beating, Laboratories, Knives, Vases, Noses, Whips, Falling, and Ink
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Les aventures tragiques de Julie la petite désobéissante [graphic].

9.
Miseries of travelling [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1807] and [printed approximately 1980?]
Call Number:
Paulson 807.00.00.90
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An old Parson, of Dr. Syntax type, falls into the water from his horse which rolls in the stream. His hat, wig, and 'Funeral Sermon' are in the water, where a dog chases geese. On a rustic bridge (right) two women and a child are watching in alarm, a...
Alternative Title:
Miseries of traveling and Being mounted on a beast who as soon as you have watered him ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Falling, Accidents, Bodies of water, Horses, Dogs, Geese, Pedestrian bridges, and Pails
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miseries of travelling [graphic]

10.
Miseries of travelling [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 82. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Print of a pair of travellers who struggle with slippers during their stay at an inn. One man is helped as he removes his boots with the aid of a boot jack. Another traveller falls backwards from the stairs as his well-used and oversized slippers fal...
Alternative Title:
Miseries of traveling and At an inn, after pulling off your boots, the option of going barefoot the rest of the evening ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Field & Tuer
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Taverns (Inns), Slippers, Boots, Stairways, Falling, Accidents, Women domestics, Candles, and Bedpans
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miseries of travelling [graphic]

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