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1. Book of arms
- Creator:
- Dethick, Gilbert, Sir
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1564]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 97
- Image Count:
- 134
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on parchment (thick and furry) of Sir Gilbert Dethick, Book of Arms. Illustrations of coats of arms, in color, one per folio recto or verso; above each except the first, the name of the bearer, as given below. No mottoes given. Dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603).
- Description:
- In English., Script: Introduction and labels of illustrations in cursive with loops, by one scribe., Each shield enclosed in shaded pink border designed to look like worked metal, and surmounted by a jousting helm in profile, mantling gules doubled argent with gold tassels; wreath in colors from shield. Only shields (in up to 17 quarters) and crests vary. Slight variations from this scheme on f. 2r (royal arms) and f. 3r (mantling sable doubled argent). Fair quality of workmanship., Bookblock detached from the binding. Illustration badly smeared on f. 11r, slightly smeared f. 28r., and Binding: ca. 1873. Gold-stamped red goatskin case.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain., Connecticut, and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Dethick, Gilbert, Sir. and Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603.
- Subject (Topic):
- Devices (Heraldry), Heraldry, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Book of arms
2. Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Lady Elizabeth Southwell, 1598 October 15 : manuscript
- Creator:
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603
- Published / Created:
- 1598 October 15.
- Call Number:
- Eliz MS 16
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Letter signed from Queen Elizabeth to her maid of honour Lady Elizabeth Southwell, daughter of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, sending condolences on the death of Lady Southwell's husband, Sir Robert Southwell. Written from the Queen's palace at Richmond, 1598 October 15.
- Alternative Title:
- Elizabeth's Southwell Condolence
- Description:
- Elizabeth Howard married Sir Robert Southwell and, after his death, Sir John Stewart, from 1628 Earl of Carrick., In English., Variant title from description in Parkes, S. et al, Elizabethan Club of Yale University and its Library., and Parkes, S. et al dates the death of Robert Southwell and therefore the letter to 1599.
- Subject (Name):
- Carrick, Elizabeth Howard, Countess of, 1564-1646., Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603., and Southwell, Robert, Sir, 1563-1598.
- Found in:
- Elizabethan Club > Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Lady Elizabeth Southwell, 1598 October 15 : manuscript
3. Milled coins of Elizth. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Roffe, John, 1769-1850, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- 1 June 1803.
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 812 B68
- Collection Title:
- Plate [112] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; diagram showing the rectos and versos of ten coins from the reign of Elizabeth I, on a plaque surmounted by a medallion showing Britannia being crowned by winged figure."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Milled coins of Elizabeth
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Letter "J" in printmaker's signature etched backwards., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate [112] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
- Publisher:
- Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
- Subject (Name):
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603.
- Subject (Topic):
- Coins and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Milled coins of Elizth. [graphic]
4. Queen Elizabeth striking the Earl of Essex [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1774?]
- Call Number:
- 774.00.00.27
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Queen Elizabeth I stands before her throne on the dais under a canopy as she slaps Essex on his left cheek as he reaches for his sword. An elder statesman stretches out his hand to stop Essex as two other courtiers look on in horror. The scene of Essex's "ear boxing" occurred in 1594
- Description:
- Title from caption 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:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Name):
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603. and Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1566-1601.
- Subject (Topic):
- Anger and Historical reenactments
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Queen Elizabeth striking the Earl of Essex [graphic].
5. Signet letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Sir George Carew, 1595 July 9 : manuscript
- Creator:
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 author
- Published / Created:
- 1595 July 9.
- Call Number:
- Eliz MS 13
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Letter signed from Queen Elizabeth to Sir George Carew, Lieutenant-General of the Ordnance, bearing the authority of the petty seal of the Signet. Queen Elizabeth instructs Sir George to transport all manner of ordnance from the Tower of London to the northern border towns of Berwick, Newcastle, and Carlisle. Written from the manor of Greenwich, 1595 July 9.
- Alternative Title:
- Scottish Border Defense 1595
- Description:
- Earlier in July 1595, a force of several hundred Spanish soliders raided the city of Cornwall inciting further need to defend the Scottish border., In English., Variant title from description in Parkes, S. et al., Elizabethan Club of Yale University and its Library., and Bears the official seal of the Signet office.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England., Berwick (England), Carlisle (England), and Newcastle upon Tyne (England)
- Subject (Name):
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603. and Carew, George, Sir, -1612.
- Subject (Topic):
- Military planning and Military supplies
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Signet letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Sir George Carew, 1595 July 9 : manuscript
6. Statuta collegii reginalis, etc
- Published / Created:
- 1704.
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 11
- Image Count:
- 228
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper (no watermarks) of the Statutes of Queens College Cambridge. With an Epistle from Queen Elizabeth I dated 1570; the Academic Statutes of the University of Cambridge; and Interpretations of these statutes
- Description:
- In Latin and English., Script: Written by a certain Langwith according to a note on f. i recto; a fine calligraphic italic hand., and Binding: Eighteenth century. Written upside down in a brown calf, blind-tooled, ready-made blank book. Split along spine.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603. and Queens' College (University of Cambridge)
- Subject (Topic):
- Manuscripts, Medieval and Statutes
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Statuta collegii reginalis, etc
7. The Earl of Essex receiving a box of the ear from Queen Elizabeth [graphic]
- Creator:
- Collyer, Joseph, 1748-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 August 1774]
- Call Number:
- 774.08.01.02
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Image within an ornamental frame., Book illustration; placement instructions above image: Vol. VIII, p. 204., and Temporary local subject terms: Historical illustrations: Essex's ear boxing, 1594 -- Arms: Royal Arms -- Leaded casement windows.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd as the act directs, 1 Aug. 1774, by J. Johnson, St. Pauls Church Yd.
- Subject (Name):
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603. and Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1566-1601.
- Subject (Topic):
- Windows and Coats of arms
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Earl of Essex receiving a box of the ear from Queen Elizabeth [graphic]
8. The Secret history of the most renowned Q. Elizabeth and the E. of Essex
- Published / Created:
- 1695.
- Call Number:
- Eliz 256
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- In two parts.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Will with the wisp
- Subject (Name):
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603. and Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1566-1601.
- Found in:
- Elizabethan Club > The Secret history of the most renowned Q. Elizabeth and the E. of Essex
9. The great and glorious days of Queen Bess [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [30 June 1781]
- Call Number:
- 781.06.30.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A procession (from left to right) of Queen Elizabeth and her maids of honour on horseback, the ladies all seated sideways, behind the rider of the horse, the cavalier always in profile, the lady in full face, except for one lady who is in back view. Two soldiers on foot carrying muskets, march in front, a mounted soldier rides behind. The dresses are pseudo-Elizabethan. The ladies wear ruffs and stiff wide-patterned petticoats, with scarves or hoods over their caps. One lady holds her hood. The procession consists of the Queen and three of her ladies. Beneath the design is inscribed: "Think of the great Days when void of all fears Of Wind & Rain sweet Queen Bess appears She taught her Maids of Honour their Caps to defend With oil skin hoods - when her Breakfast they attend. Behind her good Chancellor seated; And are with Beef Steaks & Onions all treated."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item. and Sheet trimmed.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. 30th June 1781 by H Humphrey no. 18 New Bond Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Name):
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603.
- Subject (Topic):
- Parades & processions, Horseback riding, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The great and glorious days of Queen Bess [graphic]