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1.
Shipment of the prisoners : Charles P. Duane, Martin Gallagher, Billy Mulligan, Wm. Carr, Edward

Creator:
Boyd, T. C. (Theodore C.), artist
Published / Created:
[1856?]
Call Number:
WA Prints 413
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A group of men are escorted by guards onto what may be a steamboat
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
California and San Francisco
Subject (Name):
San Francisco Committee of Vigilance of 1856.
Subject (Topic):
Prisoners, Transportation, and Deportation
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Shipment of the prisoners : Charles P. Duane, Martin Gallagher, Billy Mulligan, Wm. Carr, Edward Bulger and Wolly Kearny, sent from the country, by the "Vigilance Committee of San Francisco," at two o'clock, A.M., June 5th, 1856

2.
John Bellingham taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, May 15th, 1812 / [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Denis, 1792-1827, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
May 16th, 1812.
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 15. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Three-quarter length portrait of John Bellingham, assassin of the Prime Minister Spencer Perceval, standing in profile to the right, holding an open letter in his left hand and his right hand on the rail
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the act directs by Dighton, Spring Gardens
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Bellingham, John, 1770-1812,, Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812., and Bellingham, John, 1770-1812.
Subject (Topic):
Assassins, Prisoners, Trials (Murder), Assassinations, Criminals, and Judicial proceedings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > John Bellingham taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, May 15th, 1812 / [graphic]

3.
Charles thrown into prison [art original]

Creator:
Dodd, Daniel, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1752 and 1793]
Call Number:
Drawings D639 no. 10 Box D117
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The tenth drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune...
Description:
Title from pencil notation below title.
Subject (Topic):
Allegorical drawings, Cells (Rooms & spaces), Debt, Graffiti, Prison guards, Prisoners, Prisons, Parables, and Political elections
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Charles thrown into prison [art original]

4.
Edward dies and leaves a handsome fortune for his family [art original]

Creator:
Dodd, Daniel, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1752 and 1793]
Call Number:
Drawings D639 no. 11 Box D117
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The eleventh drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fort...
Description:
Title from pencil notation below title.
Subject (Topic):
Allegorical drawings, Cabinets (Case furniture), Canopy beds, Deathbeds, Families, Grief, Lawyers, Prisoners, Prisons, and Parables
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Edward dies and leaves a handsome fortune for his family [art original]

5.
The impeachment, or, "The father of the gang turnd. kings evidence" [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[May 1791]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan and Fox are prisoners behind a bar on which they lean. Burke towers above them, with a stern frown, seizing each by the hair. He says: ""Behold the abettors of Revolutions, see "the authors of Plots & conspiracies, & take cognizance of the e...
Alternative Title:
Father of the gang turnd. kings evidence and Father of the gang turned king's evidence
Description:
Title from text in bottom part of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 1791, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):
Jacobites, Politicians, Impeachments, Prisoners, Debates, Eyeglasses, Crying, and Handkerchiefs
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The impeachment, or, "The father of the gang turnd. kings evidence" [graphic].

6.
The impeachment, or, "The father of the gang turnd. kings evidence" [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[May 1791]
Call Number:
791.05.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan and Fox are prisoners behind a bar on which they lean. Burke towers above them, with a stern frown, seizing each by the hair. He says: ""Behold the abettors of Revolutions, see "the authors of Plots & conspiracies, & take cognizance of the e...
Alternative Title:
Father of the gang turnd. kings evidence and Father of the gang turned king's evidence
Description:
Title from text in bottom part of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 1791, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):
Jacobites, Politicians, Impeachments, Prisoners, Debates, Eyeglasses, Crying, and Handkerchiefs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The impeachment, or, "The father of the gang turnd. kings evidence" [graphic].

7.
Photographs of Modoc Indian prisoners [graphic].

Creator:
Heller, Louis Herman, 1839-1928
Published / Created:
1873.
Call Number:
WA Photos 2
Image Count:
36
Abstract:
Single and group portraits of Modoc Indian prisoners taken into custody in the spring of 1873. Subjects are identified as Black Jim, Boston Charley, Bogus Charley Burgess, Curley Headed Doctor, Curley Headed Jack, Wheum, Buckskin Doctor, Hooka Jim, Ik...
Description:
Advertisement for Watkin's Yosemite Art Gallery on mounts.
Publisher:
Watkins' Yosemite Art Gallery
Subject (Geographic):
Oregon.
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America, Modoc Indians, Modoc War, 1872-1873, and Prisoners
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of Modoc Indian prisoners [graphic].

8.
Photographs of individuals and the Modoc Indian War

Creator:
Heller, Louis Herman, 1839-1928
Published / Created:
1864-1900.
Call Number:
WA Photos 335
Image Count:
30
Abstract:
Studio portrait photographs and incidental images primarily in Siskiyou County, California, created by Louis Herman Heller, 1864-1900, in addition to images related to the Modoc Indian War, the only major Indian war fought by the federal government in...
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Geographic):
Etna (Calif.), Fort Jones (Calif.), Siskiyou County (Calif.), Tulelake (Calif.), and Yreka (Calif.)
Subject (Name):
Baxter, Edward J., Andersson, Dan, 1888-1920., Buckskin Doctor., Curley Headed Jack., Davis, Daniel., Fairchild, John A., Heller, Louis Herman, 1839-1928., Hooka Jim., Jack, Captain, Modoc Chief, d. 1873., Kist, Cora., McKay, Donald., Moore, Catherine E., Moore, Emily B., One-Eyed Dixie., One-Eyed Mose., Reid, Henry M., Scarface Charlie., Schonchin., Shacknasty Jim., Steamboat Frank., Swan, Naomi., Walker, Cora A., b. 1872., Walker, John Henry, 1841-1907., Walker, Mary Cory, 1851-1910., Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916., Wheum., Witherspoon, Henry E., and Watkins' Yosemite Art Gallery.
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America, Modoc Indians, Modoc War, 1872-1873, Prisoners, and Soldiers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of individuals and the Modoc Indian War

9.
Photographs of the Menominee Warrior Society occupation of the Alexian Brothers Novitiate, Gresham

Creator:
Luck, Owen Craig, 1947-
Published / Created:
1975.
Call Number:
WA Photos 337
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
26
Abstract:
Photographs of the Menominee Warrior Society armed occupation of the Alexian Brothers Novitiate, Gresham, Wisconsin, January-February 1975. Images include interiors and exteriors of the monastery, portraits of Menominee Warrior Society wearing ski ma...
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Geographic):
Wisconsin, Shawano County., and Gresham (Wis.)
Subject (Name):
Banks, Dennis., Brando, Marlon., Luck, Owen Craig, 1947-, Simonson, Hugh., Alexian Brothers Novitiate (Gresham, Wis.), American Indian Movement., Menominee Warrior Society., and Wisconsin. National Guard.
Subject (Topic):
Indian children, Indians of North America, Menominee Indians, Government relations, Prisoners, Sheriffs, and Tlingit Indians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of the Menominee Warrior Society occupation of the Alexian Brothers Novitiate, Gresham, Wisconsin

10.
Photographs of the Menominee Warrior Society occupation of the Alexian Brothers Novitiate, Gresham

Creator:
Luck, Owen Craig, 1947-
Published / Created:
1975.
Call Number:
WA Photos 337
Container / Volume:
Box 2
Image Count:
26
Abstract:
Photographs of the Menominee Warrior Society armed occupation of the Alexian Brothers Novitiate, Gresham, Wisconsin, January-February 1975. Images include interiors and exteriors of the monastery, portraits of Menominee Warrior Society wearing ski ma...
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Geographic):
Wisconsin, Shawano County., and Gresham (Wis.)
Subject (Name):
Banks, Dennis., Brando, Marlon., Luck, Owen Craig, 1947-, Simonson, Hugh., Alexian Brothers Novitiate (Gresham, Wis.), American Indian Movement., Menominee Warrior Society., and Wisconsin. National Guard.
Subject (Topic):
Indian children, Indians of North America, Menominee Indians, Government relations, Prisoners, Sheriffs, and Tlingit Indians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of the Menominee Warrior Society occupation of the Alexian Brothers Novitiate, Gresham, Wisconsin

11.
Jack Sheppard [graphic]

Creator:
Maddocks, W., printmaker
Published / Created:
[1819?]
Call Number:
819.00.00.13
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of John ('Jack') Sheppard, three-quarter length in prison cell, seated to left with hands in chains and head turned to right; wearing plain coat and necktie, his hair cut short; after Thornhill. Sheppard was a notorious thief who was famous ...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England., England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Sheppard, Jack, 1702-1724.
Subject (Topic):
Criminals, Prisoners, and Prisons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Jack Sheppard [graphic]

12.
Photographs of Minnesota and portraits of Sioux Indian prisoners [graphic].

Creator:
Martin's Art Gallery
Published / Created:
1862-1866.
Call Number:
WA Photos 3
Image Count:
38
Abstract:
Three cartes-de-visite photographs of Santee Sioux (Dakota) Indian prisoners Sha-Kpe (Little Six), his family, and Wa-Kan-O-Zhan-Zhan (Medicine Bottle), and 16 views of Minneapolis and St. Paul and environs, including Rain Bluff, Silvery Falls, Fairy ...
Description:
Advertisement for Martin's Art Gallery on some mounts.
Publisher:
Martin's Art Gallery
Subject (Geographic):
Minnesota., Saint Paul (Minn.), Minneapolis (Minn.), and Minnesota
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America, Dakota Indians, Wars, 1862-1865, and Prisoners
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of Minnesota and portraits of Sioux Indian prisoners [graphic].

13.
Pamphlet of photographs of escaped convicts

Creator:
Nebraska State Penitentiary (Lancaster, Nebraska)
Published / Created:
ca. 1906.
Call Number:
WA Photos 309
Image Count:
8
Abstract:
Pamphlet of identification photographs depicting escaped convicts and parole violators from the Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lancaster, Nebraska, ca. 1906. Details of each individual appear below their portrait, including their name, height, weight, ...
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Geographic):
Nebraska.
Subject (Topic):
Crime, Criminals, Escapes, Identification photographs, Prisons, and Prisoners
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Pamphlet of photographs of escaped convicts

14.
Melopoyn haranguing the prisoners in the Fleet [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 May 1800]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs, May 12, 1800, at R. Ackermann's, 101 Strand
Subject (Name):
Smollett, T. 1721-1771. (Tobias), and Fleet Prison (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Breast feeding, Children, Prisoners, and Prisons
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Melopoyn haranguing the prisoners in the Fleet [graphic]

15.
Melopoyn haranguing the prisoners in the Fleet [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 May 1800]
Call Number:
800.05.12.08+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs, May 12, 1800, at R. Ackermann's, 101 Strand
Subject (Name):
Smollett, T. 1721-1771. (Tobias), and Fleet Prison (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Breast feeding, Children, Prisoners, and Prisons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Melopoyn haranguing the prisoners in the Fleet [graphic]

16.
Newgate Chapel / [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 March 1809]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.2
Collection Title:
V. 2 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior view of the chapel, in the prison; condemned prisoners kneel and pray in the Dock, around a coffin."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st March 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Chapels, Interiors, Prisoners, Prayer, Coffins, and Pulpits
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Newgate Chapel / [graphic]

17.
Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 65. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait caricature of the murderer Thomas Simmons, a young man in shackles; whole length, standing in prison yard in profile to right, hand in pocket of coat; five prisoners standing, sitting and conversing in front of cells behind; after a drawing ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Field & Tuer
Subject (Name):
Simmons, Thomas, -1808
Subject (Topic):
Criminals, Prisoners, and Prisons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of Mr. Boreham a Quaker at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening, October the 20th, 1807 / [graphic]

18.
Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[9 November 1807]
Call Number:
807.11.09.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait caricature of the murderer Thomas Simmons, a young man in shackles; whole length, standing in prison yard in profile to right, hand in pocket of coat; five prisoners standing, sitting and conversing in front of cells behind; after a drawing ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
T. Rowlandson
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Simmons, Thomas, -1808 and Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Prisons, Murder, Criminals, Prisoners, and Shackles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of Mr. Boreham a Quaker at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening, October the 20th, 1807 / [graphic]

19.
Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[9 November 1807]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait caricature of the murderer Thomas Simmons, a young man in shackles; whole length, standing in prison yard in profile to right, hand in pocket of coat; five prisoners standing, sitting and conversing in front of cells behind; after a drawing ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
T. Rowlandson
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Simmons, Thomas, -1808 and Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Prisons, Murder, Criminals, Prisoners, and Shackles
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of Mr. Boreham a Quaker at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening, October the 20th, 1807 / [graphic]

20.
Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[9 November 1807]
Call Number:
Print00187
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait caricature of the murderer Thomas Simmons, a young man in shackles; whole length, standing in prison yard in profile to right, hand in pocket of coat; five prisoners standing, sitting and conversing in front of cells behind; after a drawing ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
T. Rowlandson
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Simmons, Thomas, -1808 and Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Prisons, Murder, Criminals, Prisoners, and Shackles
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thomas Simmons the horrid and inhuman murderer of Mrs. Hummerstone and Mrs. Warner at the house of Mr. Boreham a Quaker at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening, October the 20th, 1807 / [graphic]

21.
The treachery of Col. Kirke, 1685 [graphic]

Creator:
Smith, Anker, 1759-1819, printmaker
Published / Created:
April 1799.
Call Number:
Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:
Plate [175] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; Percy Kirke standing in a yard, gesturning towards building at left defiantly as two women kneeling at right plead with him, a prisoner being taken away behind at right."--British Museu...
Alternative Title:
Treachery of Colonel Kirke, 1685
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Kirke, Percy, 1646?-1691,
Subject (Topic):
Pleading (Begging) and Prisoners
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The treachery of Col. Kirke, 1685 [graphic]

22.
Thimble accusing his foreman for - before the justices [art original].

Creator:
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1800]
Call Number:
Drawings W87 no. 52 Box D305
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A prisoner (the foreman) bound in chains and 'Thimble' stand before two justices, writing furiously in open volumes, and respond to the exclamation "You're upon oath Sir!"
Description:
Title from pencil inscription in the artist's hand below image.
Subject (Topic):
Judges, Courtrooms, Judicial proceedings, and Prisoners
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Thimble accusing his foreman for - before the justices [art original].

23.
A calendar, or List of the several prisoners to be tried at the next Assizes, to be held at

Published / Created:
[1757]
Call Number:
File 52 C149 757++
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
List of the several prisoners to be tried at the next Assizes, to be held at Thetford, in and for the said county, on Friday the 25th day of March, 1757
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed by Robert Davy, by order of the goaler
Subject (Geographic):
Norfolk (England) and England
Subject (Topic):
History and Prisoners
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A calendar, or List of the several prisoners to be tried at the next Assizes, to be held at Thetford, in and for the said county, on Friday the 25th day of March, 1757 : the times of their commitments, their several crimes, and by whom committed

24.
A fleet of transports under convoy [graphic].

Published / Created:
published as the act directs 9 Novr. 1781.
Call Number:
Folio 75 C697 770
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man (left) leads by a rope the foremost of a crowd of prisoners sentenced to transportation who follow him from left to right. The two foremost are bearded Jews. Behind comes a knock-kneed youth taking a pinch of snuff; a man behind him is gnawing ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, no. 69 St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Jews, Prisoners, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A fleet of transports under convoy [graphic].

25.
A fleet of transports under convoy [graphic].

Published / Created:
published as the act directs 9 Novr. 1781.
Call Number:
781.11.09.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man (left) leads by a rope the foremost of a crowd of prisoners sentenced to transportation who follow him from left to right. The two foremost are bearded Jews. Behind comes a knock-kneed youth taking a pinch of snuff; a man behind him is gnawing ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, no. 69 St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Jews, Prisoners, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A fleet of transports under convoy [graphic].

26.
Abé cédé Dédié aux vertus admirable des Soeurs de la Charité ... [graphic]

Published / Created:
[18th-19th century]
Call Number:
Print01362
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from upper sheet.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Nuns as nurses, Corporal works of mercy, Phlebotomy, Nuns, Children, Prisoners, Wounds & injuries, Poor persons, Sick persons, and Nursing
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Abé cédé Dédié aux vertus admirable des Soeurs de la Charité ... [graphic]

27.
Black-eyed Sue and Sweet Poll of Plymouth, taking leave of their lovers who are going to Botany Bay

Published / Created:
[12 May 1794]
Call Number:
794.05.12.50
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two prostitutes sit weeping on a bank (left); two heavily shackled convicts stand beside them (right). A jailer with a pistol in his belt standing behind the women points sternly to a ship in the background. On a hill in the background a body hangs f...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 12th May 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Geographic):
Botany Bay (N.S.W.)
Subject (Topic):
Penal transportation, Gallows, Handguns, Prisoners, Prostitutes, Shackles, Ships, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Black-eyed Sue and Sweet Poll of Plymouth, taking leave of their lovers who are going to Botany Bay [graphic].

28.
Eliz. Jeffryes & Jno. Swan condemn'd at Chelmsford-Assizes for the murder of Mr. Josh Jeffryes

Published / Created:
[1752]
Call Number:
752.03.00.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Elizabeth Jeffryes and John Swan condemned at Chelmsford-Assizes
Description:
"John Swan and Elizabeth Jeffryes in their cell at Chelmsford prison; he is wearing shackles, standing to front, with head turned to look to left, hands clasped; she is seated to left with her right elbow on a table, on which lie open book, bottle and...
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parlt., 1752, & sold by the printsellers of London & Westminster
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Swan, John, -1752. and Jeffryes, Elizabeth, -1752.
Subject (Topic):
Criminals, Prisoners, Shackles, and Jails
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Eliz. Jeffryes & Jno. Swan condemn'd at Chelmsford-Assizes for the murder of Mr. Josh Jeffryes [graphic]

29.
Executions during the Lent Assizes

Published / Created:
[1827]
Call Number:
File 52 Ex96 827++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
"Broadside with four columns of prose and three woodcuts, one along the top with a line of 19 hanged persons, and in the centre two scenes, one of a man slitting the throat of a boy, the other of a man in prison surrounded by his weeping family."--Bri...
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
J. Catnach, printer, 2, Monmouth-Court, 7 Dials
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Murderers, Executions and executioners, Hangings (Executions), Homicides, Prisoners, and Cells (Rooms & spaces)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Executions during the Lent Assizes

30.
Harm watch, harm catch, or, The commissioners become hostages, or, The French vermin in the German

Published / Created:
[approximately 1793]
Call Number:
793.00.00.180+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In this anti-Jacobin, pro-Girondist print, seven prisoners, in various postures of distress and exclamation are seated on stools in a prison cell. Each one wears a feathered Liberty cap and each is tied to the cell wall by a rope around his neck. The ...
Alternative Title:
Commissioners become hostages and French vermin in the German trap
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by J. Aitken, No. 14 Castle Street, Leicester Fields, London
Subject (Geographic):
France and Austria
Subject (Name):
Dumouriez, Charles François Du Périer, 1739-1823.
Subject (Topic):
Girondists, Prisons, Cells (Rooms & spaces), Prisoners, Liberty cap, History, Campaigns, Foreign public opinion, British, and Foreign relations
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Harm watch, harm catch, or, The commissioners become hostages, or, The French vermin in the German trap [graphic].

31.
Jack Shepherd drawn from [the] life An exact representation of [the] holes Shepherd made in [the

Published / Created:
[1724?]
Call Number:
724.00.00.02++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of the interior of the cell on the left: Portrait of John ('Jack') Sheppard, whole length, seated on a chair in prison cell at Newgate, with hands and feet in chains, shackled to the floor, leaning to left, looking up at sunlight streaming throug...
Alternative Title:
Jack Sheppard drawn from the life
Description:
Titles from item.
Publisher:
Printed for and sold by T. Bowles, print seller next the Chapter House in St. Pauls Ch. Yard & J. Bowles, print seller over against Stocks Market
Subject (Geographic):
England, London, London., England., and City of London (England)
Subject (Name):
Sheppard, Jack, 1702-1724, and Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, Prisons, Prison escapes, Cells (Rooms & spaces), Prisoners, and Criminals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Jack Shepherd drawn from [the] life An exact representation of [the] holes Shepherd made in [the] chimney and of [the] locks bolts & doors he broke open in makeing his wonderfull escape out of Newgate, Oct. [the] 15th, 1724, between 4 in [the] afternoon & 1 in [the] morng. [graphic]

32.
Keep within compass Prudence produceth esteem. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[17--?]
Call Number:
Print00455
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Conduct of life, Ethics, Money, Compasses (Drawing instruments), Dogs, Farms, Punishment & torture, Vice, Eating & drinking, Prisoners, and Prisons
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Keep within compass Prudence produceth esteem. [graphic]

34.
Photographs of officers, scouts and Indian captives at Fort Dodge, Kansas [graphic].

Published / Created:
1868-1869.
Call Number:
WA Photos 72
Image Count:
4
Abstract:
Photographs taken at Fort Dodge by William Soule and Philip Reade. The first is of John O. Austin, Chief of Scouts, with a group of 44 Indians taken captive in 1868 at Washita. Reade's caption states that "Soule taught me photography and I shot the b...
Description:
Photographs are pasted onto both sides of two cardboard mounts and are accompanied by clippings and extensive manuscript captions.
Subject (Geographic):
Kansas and Fort Dodge (Kan.)
Subject (Name):
Reade, Philip., Austin, John Osborne, 1849-1918., and United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 3rd.
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America, Osage Indians, Kansa Indians, Military scouts, Soldiers, and Prisoners
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of officers, scouts and Indian captives at Fort Dodge, Kansas [graphic].

35.
Terrible massacre de femmes dont l'histoire na jamais donne l'éxemple [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1792]
Call Number:
Print00981
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Terrible massacre de femmes dont l'histoire na jamais donne l'example
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Louis Marie Prudhomme
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
Salpêtrière (Hospital).
Subject (Topic):
Massacres, Hospitals, Crowds, Soldiers, Prisoners, Homicides, Prostitutes, and History
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Terrible massacre de femmes dont l'histoire na jamais donne l'éxemple [graphic].

36.
The Sioux uprising and massacre of 1862 : a collection of original photographic prints including

Published / Created:
1857-1863 [i.e. 1865]
Call Number:
WA Photos 281
Image Count:
38
Abstract:
Carte-de-visite photographs of Sioux and Chippewa Indians in Minnesota, Fort Snelling, Fort Garry; of Red River train carts in St. Paul; and of people escaping from the Red River uprising. There are many portraits of Sioux Indians, some of them identi...
Description:
Title and dates from typescript title page.
Subject (Geographic):
Minnesota. and Minnesota
Subject (Name):
Bishop Seabury Mission.
Subject (Topic):
Dakota Indians, Wars, 1862-1865, Indians of North America, Prisoners, and History
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Sioux uprising and massacre of 1862 : a collection of original photographic prints including important scenes and events in the early history of the Northwest

37.
The humours of the fleet [graphic].

Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, [not before 1764]
Call Number:
764.00.00.73+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for Carington Bowles, next Chapter House in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Name):
Fleet Prison (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Prisons, Courtyards, Prisoners, Crows, and Snakes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The humours of the fleet [graphic].

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