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21.
Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1 October 1782]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Bow Street magistrate and campaigner against gambling, Sampson Wright, is shown seated at a table being assailed by a man who has entered the door on the right. On the left another man (probably meant to be John Bond, Wright's clerk) expresses ala...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd by Bonde at the Thieftakers Office, Bow Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793 and Bond, John, active 1782
Subject (Topic):
Threats, Judges, Gambling, Interiors, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]

22.
Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1 October 1782]
Call Number:
782.10.01.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Bow Street magistrate and campaigner against gambling, Sampson Wright, is shown seated at a table being assailed by a man who has entered the door on the right. On the left another man (probably meant to be John Bond, Wright's clerk) expresses ala...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd by Bonde at the Thieftakers Office, Bow Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793 and Bond, John, active 1782
Subject (Topic):
Threats, Judges, Gambling, Interiors, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]

23.
Swearing to the cutting monster, or, A scene in Bow Street [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 May 1790]
Call Number:
Print00297
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young woman stands upon a high stool, her skirts raised to show her posteriors to three men (half length) behind her. She bends forward, pointing to Charles Fox who stands with his hands handcuffed in a booth or box behind a bar. Fox has an enormou...
Alternative Title:
Scene in Bow Street
Description:
Title etched at bottom of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 20th, 1790, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Addington, William, Sir, -1811, Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793, and Williams, Renwick.
Subject (Topic):
Stools, Judges, Handcuffs, Scales, and Clerks
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Swearing to the cutting monster, or, A scene in Bow Street [graphic].

24.
Swearing to the cutting monster, or, A scene in Bow Street [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 May 1790]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young woman stands upon a high stool, her skirts raised to show her posteriors to three men (half length) behind her. She bends forward, pointing to Charles Fox who stands with his hands handcuffed in a booth or box behind a bar. Fox has an enormou...
Alternative Title:
Scene in Bow Street
Description:
Title etched at bottom of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 20th, 1790, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Addington, William, Sir, -1811, Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793, and Williams, Renwick.
Subject (Topic):
Stools, Judges, Handcuffs, Scales, and Clerks
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Swearing to the cutting monster, or, A scene in Bow Street [graphic].

25.
The W-st-r just-asses a braying, or, The downfall of the E.O. table [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[26 August 1782]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An E.O. or roulette table lies broken in the street as four men attack it with mallets and other tools. Two attackers, the Bow Street magistrates Addington and Wright, are depicted with donkey's heads. Three constables are also shown, one attempting t...
Alternative Title:
Westminster just-asses a braying and Downfall of the E.O. table
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Augt. 26th, 1782, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
Addington, William, Sir, -1811, Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793, and Bond, John, active 1782
Subject (Topic):
Vandalism, Donkeys, Judges, Gambling, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The W-st-r just-asses a braying, or, The downfall of the E.O. table [graphic].

26.
The W-st-r just-asses a braying, or, The downfall of the E.O. table [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[26 August 1782]
Call Number:
782.08.26.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An E.O. or roulette table lies broken in the street as four men attack it with mallets and other tools. Two attackers, the Bow Street magistrates Addington and Wright, are depicted with donkey's heads. Three constables are also shown, one attempting t...
Alternative Title:
Westminster just-asses a braying and Downfall of the E.O. table
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Augt. 26th, 1782, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Name):
Addington, William, Sir, -1811, Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793, and Bond, John, active 1782
Subject (Topic):
Vandalism, Donkeys, Judges, Gambling, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The W-st-r just-asses a braying, or, The downfall of the E.O. table [graphic].

27.
Convicted criminals demanding a second trial John Bull Supreme Judge. [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:
"John Bull sitting in the Supreme Judge's place and judging four well-known politicians begging for a second trial."--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, Pleading (Begging), Judicial proceedings, and Judges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Convicted criminals demanding a second trial John Bull Supreme Judge. [graphic]

28.
Majority one against the boroughmongers [graphic]

Creator:
Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:
March 26th, 1831.
Call Number:
831.03.26.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire on the electoral Reform Bill of 1831, which was passed soon after this print was issued. Grant shows the figure of blind Justice leaning out from a mass of billowing clouds and holding her scales labelled "Reform 1813". The load on the left ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by John Fairburn, Broadway, Ludgate Hill
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Great Britain. Parliament
Subject (Topic):
Reform, Politics and government, Cabinet officers, Clergy, Crowds, Demonstrations, Judges, Justice, and Scales
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Majority one against the boroughmongers [graphic]

29.
Lord Camden [graphic]

Creator:
Haid, Johann Gottfried, 1714-1776, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1766]
Call Number:
Portraits C179 no. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait after Reynolds (Mannings 1475); whole-length, standing turned to right, eyes to front, wearing robes, with his right arm leaning on back of the chair to left, and his left hand upon a book resting on table to right with tapestry cover and in...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
John Boydell
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Camden, Charles Pratt, Earl, 1714-1794,
Subject (Topic):
Judges and Politicians
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Lord Camden [graphic]

30.
Swearing [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 January 1825]
Call Number:
825.01.04.06
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A gouty old magistrate sits at a table in a parlour in an armchair with its back to the fire (right); his clerk writes. A parish beadle with his staff stands just inside the door, behind a ragged dustman or labourer, who scratches his head while a pr...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Jany. 4, 1825, by S.W. Fores, Piccadilly, London
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Judges, Pregnant women, Fireplaces, Cats, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Swearing [graphic].

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