A line of men cross an underground river in Peak Cavern (in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales). Some of the men are riding on the backs of their companions while others lead the way holding lit candles in their hands or wearing them in their hats. Stalactites hang from the ceiling of the cave
Description:
Title etched above image., Sheet partially trimmed to plate mark., Numbered 'Plate 96' in upper left corner., Plate from: Eccentric excursions / by G.M. Woodward, 1796., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Watermark: Russell & Co. 1799.
"Heading to printed verses ... A man wearing a short fur-trimmed and frogged coat, with tight breeches and small tricorne, poses mincingly in a landscape with background of river, bridge, and fortified (Russian) town (right)."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
River sprat-catcher
Description:
Title from text printed in letterpress below image., Text in letterpress immediately following title: (The music sold by Messrs. Goulding and Co., New Bond Street.)., Three columns of verse in letterpress near lower portion of sheet: Young Lobski said to his ugly wife, "I'm off till to-morrow to fish, my life" ..., and Plate numbered "501" in upper left corner.
Publisher:
Publish'd Novr. 24, 1808, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Name):
Reynolds, Frederick, 1764-1841. and Fawcett, Mr. 1768-1837. (John),
Subject (Topic):
Hats, Rivers, Bridges, Forts & fortifications, Russian, and Theatrical productions
"Heading to printed verses ... A river scene, with Windsor Castle in the background (left). A boatman standing in a punt has fished from the water a 'cit's' wig, while another holds a grappling-iron. A fat woman on the bank throws up her arms at sight of the wig. Two 'Eaton boys', arm-in-arm in the background, watch the woman. Some 'vanton Eaton boys' had 'popt Vite in the vater'. He was drowned."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Mr. and Mrs. Vite's journey to Windsor and West Wickham on Whitsunday
Description:
Title from letterpress heading to verses., Two lines of text below title: Written and composed by Mr. Rhodes; and sung with unbounded applause by Mr. Dowton, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in his entertainment of summer-amusement., Four columns of verse below title: A vorthy cit von Vitsun-day ..., Publication line at end of verses: Published 13th January, 1818, by Whittle and Laurie, No. 53 Fleet Street, London., Plate numbered "490" in upper left corner., and For a reduced verson of this design, see No. 14971 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 10.
Publisher:
Published March 1st, 1821, by Richd. Holmes Laurie, 53 Fleet Street
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh collection of photographs and drawings of the Colorado River region.
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 157
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
A view of a river with a downed tree trunk to the left, mountains rising beyond.
Description:
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh, a member of John Wesley Powells second expedition down the Colorado River (1871-1873); author of the Romance of the Colorado River and A Canyon Voyage, and numerous other books. and In ink verso: Mukoontoweafs 1903.
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh collection of photographs and drawings of the Colorado River region.
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 158
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
A view of the river bending in between tall cliffs, trees on shore.
Description:
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh, a member of John Wesley Powells second expedition down the Colorado River (1871-1873); author of the Romance of the Colorado River and A Canyon Voyage, and numerous other books. and In ink recto: Mukuntoweap 1903, Virgin River. I
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh collection of photographs and drawings of the Colorado River region.
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 158
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
A view of a bend in the river with a large tree to the right, mountains in the distance.
Description:
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh, a member of John Wesley Powells second expedition down the Colorado River (1871-1873); author of the Romance of the Colorado River and A Canyon Voyage, and numerous other books. and In ink recto: Mukuntoweap National Monument. Wo
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh collection of photographs and drawings of the Colorado River region.
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 158
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
A view of a rushing river beyond which mountains arise.
Description:
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh, a member of John Wesley Powells second expedition down the Colorado River (1871-1873); author of the Romance of the Colorado River and A Canyon Voyage, and numerous other books. and In ink recto: Mukuntoweap, Little Zion.
