"This engraving represents a circular building, with conical roof of tiles, shown in two sections, and partly in perspective. Within the building is a large wheel turned by a horse and giving motion to a considerable number of spindles, to which are attached disks; on each of the disks are several razors, which are thus set in action on the faces of the men who apply their cheeks to openings in the inner wall of the building. Exterior to this inner wall is a gallery where stand the men who are thus expeditiously shaved; their hats hang on pegs, each over the hole to which the owner has applied himself. In the gallery several men are finishing or preparing for their toilettes. The operation of dressing a wig is shown below the wheel, on our right, where many combs are placed on a drum which revolves like a water-wheel before a man's wig, placed on a block near it."--British Museum catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title engraved below image., Text following title: See the explanation., "Price 6d."--Bottom of plate, centered., For an earlier state published in 1745, see no. 2687 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3, and English short title catalogue no. T42881., and With watermark of fleur-de-lis. Ms. note on verso in black in ink: Mr. Freeman, Arlington Street.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament Novr. [the] 2, 1749, and sold by J. Dubois at [the] Golden Head [the] corner of Burleigh Street near Exeter Chanc[...]
Subject (Topic):
Horses, Shaving, Razor blades, Machinery, and Wigs
Silvester, Richard William, 1769 or 1770-1842, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1800 and 1820]
Call Number:
800.00.00.106+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image and text
Abstract:
Trade card with all engraved text and with large (64 x 166 mm) engraved illustration at top showing aviaries and menagerie surrmounted by a coat of arms
Alternative Title:
James Pilton's manufactory, King's Road, Chelsea, Middx. ...
Description:
Title engraved above image., Text below image continues: ... establish'd under the distinguished patronage of their Majesties & Royal Family. Pleasure ground fences on an improv'd principle, ... wrought iron gates, ..., libraries ..., hot houses, conservatories, & all kinds of horticultural buildings ..., menageries, ... as also stock’d with all kinds of pheasants, poultry & water fowl ..., awnings, varandahs, alcoves & summer retreats, aviaries, pheasantries & dove cotes, ... The warehouse No. 204, Piccadilly, London, near St. James's Church ..., Date from the years that James Pilton was active: ca. 1800-1820. See British Musem online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., For a variant trade card of James Pilton, using the same illustration but varying in text, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: Heal,85.238., and Window mounted to 44 x 33 cm. For further information, consult library staff.
Title from item., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text from bottom of plate., and On leaf 98 of an album with spine title: Trade tokens and bookplates.
Title from item., Title continues: Sells Hollands, Irish & Scotch linnens, muslins, callicoes, dowlas, Silesias, long strip'd & flower'd lawns, printed & strip'd cottons & linnens, Manchester & London made checks, with all other sorts of linnen drapery., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and On leaf 40 of an album with spine title: Trade tokens and bookplates.
Title from item., Title continues: Likewise variety of country shoes as cheap and good as at any warehouse in town. Lady's who chuse [sic] their own patterns may depend on being neatly fitted. [...]and others may be supply'd for exportation., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and On leaf 12 of an album with spine title: Trade tokens and bookplates.
All sorts of figures and ornaments in plaister of Paris, made & sold by David Crashlay, figure maker, at Sr. Jsaac [sic] Newton's Head in Longacre, London
Description:
Title from item., Imperfect; sheet multilated along bottom edge with loss of lower portion of design and partial loss of printmaker's signature., and On leaf 126 of an album with spine title: Trade tokens and bookplates.