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1.
To The Right Honble. the Earl of Westmorland, Chancellor; to The Right Honble. the Earl of

Creator:
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766, printmaker
Published / Created:
pubd. according to act of Parliamt., March 28th, 1761.
Call Number:
Topos Ox98 no. 2++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The interior of the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, looking towards the rear, the seats around the sides, in the gallery and in the stalls, crowded with scholars and others listening to a debate between two academics facing each other in pulpits on either side, observed by the chancellor in a pulpit in the centre, with women among the spectators grouped in front of the benches in the foreground and showing part of Streater's paintings on the ceiling above."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from dedication etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and Oxford.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters and Universities & colleges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > To The Right Honble. the Earl of Westmorland, Chancellor; to The Right Honble. the Earl of Litchfield, High Steward; to the Reverend the Vice-Chancellor; all the doctors, masters and scholars of the University of Oxford, this plate is humbly dedicated by their most obedient servant, Thos. Worlidge [graphic]

2.
A buz in a box, or, The poet in a pet with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus. [graphic]

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 October 1812]
Call Number:
812.10.21.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A corner of the stage at Drury Lane slants diagonally from left to right, showing part of the orchestra and pit (right) with part of two stage-boxes on the extreme right. The stage manager, Raymond, stands addressing the clamorous audience, while on the left a young man with ass's ears sits on a donkey which flourishes its heels so that they strike the lowered stage-curtain. The donkey brays "Ih ho Ih ho Ih ho," its hind-quarter is branded 'My Pegasus Buz'. Its rider recites: "Nor ever here your smiles would be represt, "Knew you the rival flames that fires our breast, "Flame, Fire and Flame!--sad--woe Neddy! Ladies and Gentlemen, My Papa's Pegasus is so full of fire and spirit that very few are capable of mounting him. for my self I never spoke but once & that was-- Unce logos but if you will give me leave to get on with my Papas Monologue I am positive you will pronounce it the prettiest piece of poetry produced for the purpose." Raymond says: "Ladies and Gentlemen, it was never the intention of the Proprietors to introduce Assess [sic] on these boards but as you seem entertained with their braying if it [is] your wish, we will procure some trainers from the other House as we are really ignorant in the management of thes [sic] Animals." Greeted by derisive cheers from the audience, Dr. Busby, also with ass's ears, leans from the upper stage-box, saying, "Ladies and Gentlemen, only hear My Son speak my Monologue written by myself the only one fit to be heard the committee are as ignorant of good Poetry a[s] I am of true criticism. I am a great writer reviews my sons works very clever indeed--writes my own life--well worth reading--my Life of Lucius Otrigger will astonish you now pray hear my Son speak my Monologue!--." A man behind him shouts: "Bravo! Go on! Go, on," and one in the crowded lower box applauds: "Bravo Apollo go on Go . . ." In the foreground a man in the pit shouts pointing to the ass: "Why don't you come down and get up behind don't you see he wants ballast." Six others address the son: "When you have done there--set those Epigrams to Music young Apollo!"; "Off Off Off Off"; "he will be off presently if Neddy kicks so!"; "Go on Go on"; "Speak out you should have brought your Voice with you"; "hear him hear him." The orchestra is empty of performers, but the music scores are headed 'The Judgement of Midas' [O'Keefe's play]. Three large papers lie on the stage inscribed respectively: [1] 'A Lord [Byron] and a Doctor once started for Fame Which for the best Poet should pass The Lord was cried up on account of his name The Doctor cried down for an Ass--' [2] 'Doctor Buz he assures us on Drury new Stage No Horses or Elephants, there should engage But pray Doctor Buz, how comes it to pass, That you your own self should produce there an Ass' [3] 'Old Buz against Quadrupeds, war did wage, And swore on Drury's board's such Mum'ry ne'er should pass But forcing his own Pegasus on Drurys stage The Critic Audience christen'd Buz an Ass.' Behind Raymond is the lower part of the verd-antique pillar which flanked the curtain, and on the right the large ornate lamp, of quasi-Egyptian design in which three hawk-headed monsters support an inverted tripod, the base of a ring of lamp-jets."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Poet in a pet : with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Text following title: vide opening of New Drury Lane Theatre., and Laid-in to a piece of later paper.
Publisher:
Pubd. Octr. 21, 1812, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Raymond, James Grant, -1817, Busby, Thomas, 1754-1838, Busby, George Frederick, active 1812, Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Interiors, Theater curtains, Theater audiences, and Donkeys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A buz in a box, or, The poet in a pet with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus. [graphic]

3.
Committee of Taste, or, The punishment of a modern Midas dedicated (without permission) to the

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1812?]
Call Number:
812.00.00.125+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A satire on the rebuilding of Drury Lane Theatre. Whitbread, Chairman of the Committee, bestrides a barrel, the head inscribed 'The Butt M, T' [empty]. He has long ass's ears and points to a table beside him on the extreme right where there is a model of a theatre with a pillared portico and pediment. This rests on a paper inscribed 'Whitbread Copeland Holland Rolls &ca clear gains 450000!!!!!' Next Whitbread a man sits behind a similar table littered with plans all inscribed 'Plan of Drury Lane'. He also has ass's ears, to which a second pair has been added in water-colour. He looks through an eye-glass, resting his right elbow on an anchor, while he holds at arm's length the model of a theatre whose portico is flanked by two large sphinxes. A carved sun, like the emblem of the Sun Fire-Office, decorates his chair; on the right is a broad post or terminal pillar supporting a man's head, also with ass's ears. This rests on a volume inscribed 'Commons', and on its face in large letters are the words 'Ex Nihilo Nihil Fil'; from its upper edge a signpost arm projects to the right inscribed 'To Coventry', showing that he is Peter Moore. Behind Whitbread (left) and partly screened by a heavy curtain is a table supporting a third model of a theatre, also with a portico. Whitbread, frowning slightly, says: "These Resolutions once carried good bye Friend Sherry Old Claimants and new Subscribers (aside) Hem! I think I have bullied the Committe [sic] properly." His neighbour (? Lord Holland) who smiles, has a round good-humoured face; he says: "La! Mr Chairman I think my Sphynxes look Monstrous Pretty.""--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Punishment of a modern Midas
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker and date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., Watermark: J. Whatman., and Matted to 37 x 46 xm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England), Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, Moore, Peter, 1753-1828, and Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Architectural models, Barrels, and Traffic signs & signals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Committee of Taste, or, The punishment of a modern Midas dedicated (without permission) to the subscribers to the New Theatre Drury Lane. [graphic]

4.
Taffy's honor at stake, or, A hint to well regulated families vitae via virtus. [graphic]

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[September 1821]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sir Watkin Williams Wynn (Taffy), Lord and Lady Conyngham, and the King all approach the door of Wynnstay, part of the façade of which is accurately depicted on the left Lady Conyngham rides a stag with the head of her husband; she wears a coronet in which are the feathers of the Prince (or Princess) of Wales. Sir Watkin, in the foreground, gallops up on a goat with a collar inscribed Wynn St[ay]; he wears a leek in his hat and is further identified by a letter in his pocket: To Sir Wat ... He shouts to the porter: Porter! Shut all the W .... s out!! The man obeys by closing the door, saying, You shan't come in I tell you!! She answers: What do you mean fellow I belong to the Family. Just behind are the four horses of the King's travelling chaise. He looks from the window to ask: What's the matter?--but on hearing Sir Watkin's words, adds: I say Coachee! turn about and drive me to Plymouth! There is a background of trees and mountains."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Hint to well regulated families
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printed on watermarked paper., Window mounted to 24.1 x 34.2 cm, the whole then mounted to 58 x 39 cm., Mounted on leaf 104 in volume 2 of the W.E. Gladstone collection of caricatures and broadsides surrounding the "Queen Caroline Affair.", and Figures of "Sir W.W. Wynn" and "Geo. IV" identified in ink below image; date "Sept. 1821" written in lower right corner. Typed extract of sixteen lines from the British Museum catalogue description is pasted beneath print.
Publisher:
Pubd. Septr. 1821 by S.W. Fores, Picadilly [sic]
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Williams-Wynn, Watkin, 1772-1840, Conyngham, Henry Conyngham, Marquess, 1766-1832, Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861, and Wynnstay Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Theaters, Doors & doorways, Crowns, Feathers, Goats, Porters, and Carriages & coaches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Taffy's honor at stake, or, A hint to well regulated families vitae via virtus. [graphic]

5.
The house that Jack-built [graphic]

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[September 1809]
Call Number:
809.09.00.07+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A more realistic rendering of the squib, illustrated in British Museum Satires No. 11414, &c., the text slightly altered. Seven designs in two rows, three above and four below, the verses etched across the upper part of each. [1] A close-up view of part of the east front of the new theatre, not accurately drawn, but showing the portico and its flanking sculptures of 'Antient Drama' and 'Modern Drama'. Above: 'This is . . .' [&c.]. [2] An arc of the third tier of boxes, showing three boxes crowded with fashionables in polite conversation; one lady only looks at the stage, using a glass. Above: 'These are the Boxes . . .' [&c.]. [3] A similar view of three pigeon-holes showing lighted chandeliers suspended from brackets below them. The occupants of the front row sit, those behind stand in a massed crowd; all are behaving well. Above: 'These are the Pigeon holes made for the poor, over the Boxes . . .' [&c.]. [4] A bust portrait of Catalani, singing, with tense bony neck, a claw-like hand on her breast. Above: 'This is the Cat . . .' [&c.]. [5] A bust portrait of an obese neatly dressed 'cit' in profile to the left, fiercely blowing a trumpet from which issues the word 'Hiss'. In his right hand is a paper: 'The Age of Reason [cf. No. 8646] a New Comedy perform[ed] by J Bull & C°'. Above: 'This is John Bull. . .' [&c.]. [6] A bust profile portrait of Townsend, neatly dressed, and wearing a top-hat. His right arm is outstretched as if to seize John Bull in the adjacent design; in his left hand is a constable's crowned staff. Above: 'This is the Thief taker . . .' [&c.]. [7] A bust portrait of Kemble, sternly frowning, in profile to the left, clasping a rolled document inscribed 'King John'. He wears ordinary dress with swathed neck-cloth and high-collared coat. Above: 'This is the Manager . . .' [&c.]. (Cf. British Museum Satires No. 11419.)"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image. and Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Pubd. Septr. 1809 by Walker, No. 7 Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Catalani, Angelica, 1780-1849, Townsend, John, 1760-1832, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, and Covent Garden Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Theaters, Interiors, Chandeliers, Theater audiences, Bugles, Prices, and Anger
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The house that Jack-built [graphic]

6.
Lease to William Williams, comedian : Weymouth, 1768 September 7 and 1771 March 20.

Creator:
Waltham, Drigue Billers Olmius, Baron, 1746-1787
Call Number:
LWL Mss File 119+++
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Lease with engraved heading written for Dirgue Billers Olmius, 2nd Baron Waltham, to William Williams, comedian, for a period of 99 years at the rent of 5 shillings on condition that within a year Williams erects upon it a theatre for comedians. The theatre at Weymouth became one of the venues frequented by companies of strolling players. On the verso are 18th century endorsements including the surrender of the lease to Robert Lumley Kingston 20 March 1771
Description:
In English., Written on vellum with red wax seal and blue embossed stamp affixed., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Williams, William (Comedian) and Kingston, Robert Lumley.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Lease to William Williams, comedian : Weymouth, 1768 September 7 and 1771 March 20.

8.
Coming out of a country theatre [graphic]

Creator:
Stadler, Joseph Constantine, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1802]
Call Number:
Drawer 802.11.01.05
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Patrons file out of a theater and onto the street
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
Published Novr. 1, 1802, by Willm. Holland, No. 11, Cockspur Street, (removed from Oxford Street)
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Umbrellas, and Watchmen
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Coming out of a country theatre [graphic]

9.
Coming out of a country theatre [graphic]

Creator:
Stadler, Joseph Constantine, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1802]
Call Number:
Drawer 802.11.01.05 Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A large crowd of theatregoers file out of a theater and onto the street in a pouring rainfall and high winds that turns umbrellas inside out. One man has fallen and broken his lantern as a woman falls back over him as her shoes are being changed. The audience is a mix of classes, couples, old women, young boys, some carrying laterns, one with a cane
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., 1 print : etching and aquatint ; sheet 46 x 67 cm., Printed on wove paper, hand-colored, and matted to 57 x 74 cm., With the ownership stamp on mount (removed): From the collection of Maxine and Joel Spitz "Trail-Tree" Glencoe. Item no. 257. With a pencilled note: A rare print seldom met with. Obtained in London thru John Taylor -- ER NY. The original watercolor of this print is included in my collection -- obtained thru Amer. Art at auction, originally in the collection of David Insull., and Attached beneath are collector Joel Spitz's comments on provenance from old mount in pencil.
Publisher:
Published Novr. 1, 1802, by Willm. Holland, No. 11, Cockspur Street, (removed from Oxford Street)
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Lanterns, Rain, Theater audiences, Theaters, Umbrellas, Watchmen, and Winds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Coming out of a country theatre [graphic]

10.
Shubert Theatre and ticket buyers line for A Chorus Line

Creator:
Shubert Organization
Published / Created:
[197-?]
Call Number:
YCAL MSS 538
Collection Title:
Michael Bennett papers
Container / Volume:
Box 63
Image Count:
2
Description:
In ink verso: Note: Michael Bennett had this photo framed. and Masking tape on verso.
Subject (Name):
Bennett, Michael, 1943- and Shubert Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
Subject (Topic):
Musicals and Theaters
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Shubert Theatre and ticket buyers line for A Chorus Line

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