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1. Six prints, from the renowned History of John Gilpin. [graphic]. 1
- Published / Created:
- published as the act directs, 25 July 1785.
- Call Number:
- 724 707F
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 10. Poems, explaining the seven cartons painted by Raphael Urbin.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Gilpin is about to mount his horse in Cheapside. Behind is the door of his linen-draper's shop inscribed 'John Gilpin'; on each side the window displays patterned fabrics. Next it (right) is a silversmith's shop with a classical urn over the door. Three ladies, his customers, stand outside Gilpin's door. A fruit-seller (right) sits in the street by her wares. The corner of 'Wood Street' is shown leading out of 'Cheapside'."--British Museum catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- For saddle-tree scarce reach'd had he, his journey to begin ...
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Four lines of verse below image: For saddle-tree scarce reach'd had he, his journey to begin, when turning round his face he saw three customers come in., First plate in a series of six, each with a plate number in the upper right and verses at bottom. All plates have the same publication line and date; plates 2 through 6 are simply titled "John Gilpin". See British Museum catalgoue., Plate numbered "1" in upper right corner., "Book 110"--Upper left corner., and Bound in as leaf 10 in an extra-illustrated copy of: Fowler, J. Poems, explaining the seven cartons painted by Raphael Urbin. [London?], [1707?].
- Publisher:
- Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
- Subject (Name):
- Cowper, William, 1731-1800.
- Subject (Topic):
- City & town life, Storefronts, Show windows, Fabric shops, Carriages & coaches, Horses, Consumers, and Produce stands
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Six prints, from the renowned History of John Gilpin. [graphic]. 1