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1.
Whelps taught to read by an orator from the north [graphic].

Published / Created:
[17 February 1780]
Call Number:
780.02.17.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd accg to act. Feby. 17, 1780 by D. Long
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):
Hornbooks, Dogs, and Sofas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Whelps taught to read by an orator from the north [graphic].

2.
Werter a tragedy for masters & misses / [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 March 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 33. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A stage scene showing part of an empty stage box on the extreme right. A burlesque of F. Reynolds's 'Werter', adapted from Goethe's romance. The persons and objects on the stage have letters referring to an 'Explanation' below the design. Werter ('A'...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 27th March 1786 by T. Cornell
Subject (Name):
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832.
Subject (Topic):
Pictures, Sofas, and Urns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Werter a tragedy for masters & misses / [graphic]

3.
Werter a tragedy for masters & misses / [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 March 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 33. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A stage scene showing part of an empty stage box on the extreme right. A burlesque of F. Reynolds's 'Werter', adapted from Goethe's romance. The persons and objects on the stage have letters referring to an 'Explanation' below the design. Werter ('A'...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 27th March 1786 by T. Cornell
Subject (Name):
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832.
Subject (Topic):
Pictures, Sofas, and Urns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Werter a tragedy for masters & misses / [graphic]

4.
Werter a tragedy for masters & misses / [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 March 1786]
Call Number:
786.03.27.03
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 33. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A stage scene showing part of an empty stage box on the extreme right. A burlesque of F. Reynolds's 'Werter', adapted from Goethe's romance. The persons and objects on the stage have letters referring to an 'Explanation' below the design. Werter ('A'...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 27th March 1786 by T. Cornell
Subject (Name):
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832.
Subject (Topic):
Pictures, Sofas, and Urns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Werter a tragedy for masters & misses / [graphic]

5.
W [graphic].

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
1820.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 13. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The King lies uneasily on a sofa, holding out a glass to be filled by Sidmouth, the 'Doctor', clyster-pipe in pocket. Beside him is a table, with bottles, &c. P. 22: W, for the wine and liqueurs he swallow'd, While writhing he lay on the sofa and hal...
Alternative Title:
W, for the wine and liqueurs he swallow'd while writhing he lay on the sofa and hallow'd ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844
Subject (Topic):
Alcoholic beverages, Bottles, Sofas, and Medical equipment & supplies
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > W [graphic].

6.
The syrens

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[10 April 1787]
Call Number:
787.04.10.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two elegant young ladies sit side-by-side on a sofa, the one with sheet music in her lap as her companion plays the lute
Alternative Title:
Sirens
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pub'd April 10th 1787 by E. Jackson, No. 1 Marylebone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Topic):
Lutes, Musicians, Sofas, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The syrens

7.
The ruined girl

Published / Created:
10 Octr. 1786.
Call Number:
786.10.10.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A young woman stands weeping beside a sofa, holding a handkercheif to her eye. On the floor is a letter. The room is decorated wtih a dado (Adam urn design), sofa, curtains, and patterned rug
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, Map and Printseller, No. 53 Fleet Street, as the act directs
Subject (Topic):
Floor coverings, Wallpapers, Draperies, Rugs, and Sofas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The ruined girl

8.
The road to ruin [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1792?]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Opposite page 106. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on prostitution and foolish clergy; two courtesans tease a fat and smiling clergyman in a well-furnished room. The costume of the women appears to be c. 1792-3."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Carington Bowles?
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Courtesans, Interiors, Sofas, Mirrors, and Draperies
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The road to ruin [graphic].

9.
The political shaver [graphic].

Creator:
Kingsbury, Henry, fl. 1750-1789, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 May 1784]
Call Number:
784.05.10.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Fox acts as barber to the Duchess of Devonshire; he applies a razor to her cheek, holding her chin. She is seated on a settee (left) covered with striped material. Sam House stands (right) holding a barber's bowl, a towel under his arm."--British Mus...
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 10, 1784, by J. Moore, No. 19 Hallon [i.e. Hatton?] Street
Subject (Name):
Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and House, Samuel, -1785
Subject (Topic):
Barbers, Chairs, Mirrors, Shaving, Shaving equipment, and Sofas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The political shaver [graphic].

10.
The modern corncutter [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 June] 1775.
Call Number:
775.06.01.01.1+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Lady with elaborate headdress sitting in chair in front of a sofa holds an open book (The whole duty of man) in her left hand and pulls up her skirts with the right, while a kneeling man in a pigtail wig and wearing a sword examines her left foot as i...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. June 1 by M Darly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Foot, Care and hygiene, Couples, Wigs, Clothing & dress, Interiors, Feet, Sofas, and Hairstyles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The modern corncutter [graphic].

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