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1. "Crumbs of comfort", or, Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 9. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Devil stands at the center of a mountain top with outstretched wings, dressed in lawyers wig and bands, but with horns on his head and feet with claws. On the left Fox kneels, eagerly receiving from Satan a dice box and dice, an allusion to his notorious gambling habit, while on the right Burke receives a scourge and rosary, a reference to his supposed Catholicism. A satire on the resignation of Fox and Burke after Shelburne's appointment
- Alternative Title:
- Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Restrike, with "J. Gillray fecit" added in lower right corner. For original issue published ca. August 1782, see no. 6027 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Cf. Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, page 41., and On leaf 9 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Field & Tuer
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
- Subject (Topic):
- Devil, Gambling, Catholicism, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > "Crumbs of comfort", or, Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children [graphic]
2. "Crumbs of comfort", or, Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately August 1782]
- Call Number:
- 782.08.00.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Devil stands at the center of a mountain top with outstretched wings, dressed in lawyers wig and bands, but with horns on his head and feet with claws. On the left Fox kneels, eagerly receiving from Satan a dice box and dice, an allusion to his notorious gambling habit, while on the right Burke receives a scourge and rosary, a reference to his supposed Catholicism. A satire on the resignation of Fox and Burke after Shelburne's appointment
- Alternative Title:
- Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker and approximate date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Possible remnants of burnished imprint in lower right, with the publisher name "E. D'Achery" faintly visible., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to 28 x 37 cm.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
- Subject (Topic):
- Devil, Gambling, Catholicism, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > "Crumbs of comfort", or, Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children [graphic].
3. "Crumbs of comfort", or, Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately August 1782]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Devil stands at the center of a mountain top with outstretched wings, dressed in lawyers wig and bands, but with horns on his head and feet with claws. On the left Fox kneels, eagerly receiving from Satan a dice box and dice, an allusion to his notorious gambling habit, while on the right Burke receives a scourge and rosary, a reference to his supposed Catholicism. A satire on the resignation of Fox and Burke after Shelburne's appointment
- Alternative Title:
- Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker and approximate date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Possible remnants of burnished imprint in lower right, with the publisher name "E. D'Achery" faintly visible., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 24.0 x 32.5 cm., and Mounted on leaf 46 of volume 1 of 12.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
- Subject (Topic):
- Devil, Gambling, Catholicism, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > "Crumbs of comfort", or, Old-orthodox restoring consolation to his fallen children [graphic].
4. A Right Honble. alias a san culotte alias the man of the people alias the dissapated patriot alias the gamester alias the leader of Opposition alias the word eater ailas [sic] the solisiter for the French republic alias S--t Breeches alias the protector turned beggar [graphic].
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [14 June 1793]
- Call Number:
- 793.06.14.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Right Honorable alias sansculotte ...
- Description:
- Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Publisher's advertisement following imprint: ... whe [sic] may be seen the largest collection of caratures [sic] in the world. Admite 1 shilg., and Temporary local subject terms: Dice and dicebox -- Allusion to Crown and Anchor tavern -- Male costume: sansculotte -- Allusion to sansculottes -- Subscription for Fox, 1793 -- Allusion to Catiline: Fox as Catiline.
- Publisher:
- Pub. June 14, 1793, by W. Fores, Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
- Subject (Topic):
- Gambling and Treasure chests
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A Right Honble. alias a san culotte alias the man of the people alias the dissapated patriot alias the gamester alias the leader of Opposition alias the word eater ailas [sic] the solisiter for the French republic alias S--t Breeches alias the protector turned beggar [graphic].
5. A collection of Georgian-era gaming counters issued by London clubs and gaming houses
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1790-1820]
- Call Number:
- 66 790 C697 Shelved in Object Room C:A
- Image Count:
- 12
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- A collection of six gaming counters or monetary tokens from the gambling houses and clubs of Georgian London. Four were made by John Milton (signed "J. Milton f." or "J.M" on the smaller pieces) with an ace of spades encircled with the quote "Honi soit qui mal y pense", wreathed and crowned. The two others by Milton have on the obverse the initials "S.F." (S. Fiuri, in Bury Street St. Mary Axe) and the date "1 May 1792" and a value of "XII" or "VI". The two other Milton counters are marked "S&L" indicating Smith & Lockwood and the other "JL" for John Lister in Haymarket. Another small token in white metal issued by the "Cocoa Tree" with the value on the obverse "One guinea". The last counter in gilt-brass issued by "Free Mason Tavern" and marked "462' in the center and on the obverse "M. Richold Guina." with laurels above and below
- Description:
- For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Gambling, Roulette, and Clubs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A collection of Georgian-era gaming counters issued by London clubs and gaming houses
6. A deep one and a knowing one [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- published as the act directs 25 April 1791.
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 C697 770
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Two racing men in consultation on a race-course, with horses, jockeys, and a post-chaise in the background (left). They lean against a paling in front of the gable-end of a wooden barn or stable. One (left), with short unpowdered hair, wears a high-crowned hat and a long coat with many capes, he holds a riding-whip and a 'List of the Horses' printed in three columns and headed by a print of horses leaving the starting-post. The other wears a cocked hat, powdered hair or wig, and holds a 'Betting Book' and pencil-case in his right hand. Both wear spurred top-boots."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., After Robert Dighton. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate numbered '607' in lower left corner., No. 44 in a bound in a collection of 69 prints with a manuscript title page: A collection of drolleries., Bound in half red morocco with marbled paper boards and spine title "Facetious" in gold lettering., and 1 print : mezzotint on laid paper ; plate mark 35.2 x 25.2, on sheet 38.6 x 27.1 cm.
- Publisher:
- Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 St. Paul's Church Yard
- Subject (Topic):
- Fences, Gambling, Horse racing, Race horses, Racetracks, and Stables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A deep one and a knowing one [graphic].
7. A deep one and a knowing one [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- published as the act directs 25 April 1791.
- Call Number:
- 791.04.25.01 Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Two racing men in consultation on a race-course, with horses, jockeys, and a post-chaise in the background (left). They lean against a paling in front of the gable-end of a wooden barn or stable. One (left), with short unpowdered hair, wears a high-crowned hat and a long coat with many capes, he holds a riding-whip and a 'List of the Horses' printed in three columns and headed by a print of horses leaving the starting-post. The other wears a cocked hat, powdered hair or wig, and holds a 'Betting Book' and pencil-case in his right hand. Both wear spurred top-boots."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., After Robert Dighton. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate numbered '607' in lower left corner.
- Publisher:
- Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 St. Paul's Church Yard
- Subject (Topic):
- Fences, Gambling, Horse racing, Race horses, Racetracks, and Stables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A deep one and a knowing one [graphic].
8. A hitt at backgammon [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [not before 19 November 1810]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 W87 807 v.1
- Collection Title:
- V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A man and woman, fat, elderly, and grotesque, play backgammon, the surface of a round table and the backgammon board forming the base of the design. The woman (right), a harridan, frantic with rage, leans towards the man clutching his wig. Two candlesticks are overturned, the guttering candles broken. A cat miaows at the back of his mistress's chair."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
- Alternative Title:
- Hit at backgammon
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Reissue; imprint has been completely burnished from plate., Publication information inferred from earlier state with the imprint "Pubd. November 19th, 1810, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside." Cf. No. 11637 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., Also issued separately., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, pages 193-4., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top edge., 1 print : etching with stipple on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.5 x 35.1 cm, on sheet 25.6 x 41.8 cm., Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 41 in volume 1.
- Publisher:
- Thomas Tegg
- Subject (Topic):
- Games and Gambling
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A hitt at backgammon [graphic]
9. A hitt at backgammon [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [not before 19 November 1810]
- Call Number:
- 810.11.19.01+
- Collection Title:
- V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A man and woman, fat, elderly, and grotesque, play backgammon, the surface of a round table and the backgammon board forming the base of the design. The woman (right), a harridan, frantic with rage, leans towards the man clutching his wig. Two candlesticks are overturned, the guttering candles broken. A cat miaows at the back of his mistress's chair."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
- Alternative Title:
- Hit at backgammon
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Reissue; imprint has been completely burnished from plate., Publication information inferred from earlier state with the imprint "Pubd. November 19th, 1810, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside." Cf. No. 11637 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., Also issued separately., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, pages 193-4., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top edge.
- Publisher:
- Thomas Tegg
- Subject (Topic):
- Games and Gambling
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A hitt at backgammon [graphic]
