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1. Arnold, engraver & copper-plate printer, No. 8, Bath Street, Birmingham [graphic].
- Creator:
- Arnold, Francis, approximately 1772-1829
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1818]
- Call Number:
- File 66 818 Ar742
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Abstract:
- Trade card of the engraver and copper plate printer Francis Arnold. At center is a detailed vignette of a printer's workshop with two workers, one engaged in the process of engraving a copper plate and the other at the printing press, with sheets drying above and bind sheets at his feet. Engraved text on either side of the vignette lists some of the products offered: "Invoice heads, address cards, arms, crests, &c. &c."; and "Manufacturers patterns engraved and printed."
- Alternative Title:
- Arnold, engraver and copper-plate printer ...
- Description:
- Title from item., Date from business directories listing Arnold at this Bath Street address from 1818., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- Francis Arnold
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and Birmingham.
- Subject (Topic):
- Printing industry, Engravers, Workshops, and Printing presses
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Arnold, engraver & copper-plate printer, No. 8, Bath Street, Birmingham [graphic].
2. Boroughmongers' attack on the British column [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1830]
- Call Number:
- 830.00.00.159++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- The opponents of parliamentary reform, including Wellington and Peel, attempt to pull down a column topped by Lord John Russell, a portrait of William IV on the plinth. The "Explanation of the engraving": This spirited sketch was originally designed by George Cruikshank. Esq., of Pentouville, London. The column in the centre is dedicated to the "King and Constitution," on the base of which is a portrait of his present Majesty, William IV. On the top of the columnn [sic] stands Lord John Russell, holding in his hand the Mirror of Truth. On the left of the pillar the Duke of Wellington, Sir R. Peel, and others are attempting with cords, axes, &c. to overturn the column; while on on [sic] the right, Lord Chancellor Brougham and Earl Grey stand in a calm and dignfied position, smiling at the futile attempts of the Boroughmongers to overturn the People's Rights. On the same side Lord Althorp is seen bearing a banner, representing the future prosperity of England, and the Attorney General (Sir Thomas Denman) is supporting the Flag of Victory
- Description:
- Title from letterpress text above image., Designed by George Cruikshank according to the text below image., Date of publication from dealer's description., Printer's advertisement following imprint: ... where may be had, the Reformer's Attack on the Old Rotten Tree., Woodcut with letterpress text, including "Explanation of the engraving" below the image followed five columns with two verses: "William and reform!!!" and King William and Liberty for ever! by J.C. Walters"., Woodcut with letterpress text framed with printers devices and between columns of verse., and Mounted on blue paper.
- Publisher:
- Printed by R. Heppel, 113 Coleshill-Street, Birmingham ...
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Grey, Charles, 2nd Earl, 1764-1845, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Spencer, John Charles Spencer, Earl, 1782-1845, and Great Britain. Parliament.
- Subject (Topic):
- Reform, Politics and government, Banners, Flags, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Boroughmongers' attack on the British column [graphic].
3. Caroline, a new song. Tune--He was fam'd ; God save the Queen
- Published / Created:
- [1820]
- Call Number:
- File 53 C292 820Car
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Description:
- Caption titles., Two slip songs printed on one sheet, in two columns, each titled separately. Woodcut illustration above title in first column., Additional printer's statement in second column: T. Bloomer, printer, Birmingham., In verse., First line of "Caroline, a new song": She comes, she comes in spite of fate ..., First line of "God save the Queen": God save Queen Caroline ..., Two songs in support of Queen Caroline on her return to England, and during the ‘trial’ in the House of Commons., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- T. Bloomer, printer, High Street, Birmingham
- Subject (Name):
- Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Caroline, a new song. Tune--He was fam'd ; God save the Queen
4. God save Queen Caroline. : Tune--God save the King
- Published / Created:
- [1820]
- Call Number:
- File 53 C292 820G
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Description:
- Caption title., In verse; without the music., Two columns of text, with a woodcut above the title., A broadside ballad., First line: Oh! Lord, incline thine ear ..., and Damage to upper edge at the top and on the right; re-inforced with tissue for stability. For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- T. Bloomer, printer, Edgbaston-street, Birmingham
- Subject (Name):
- Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > God save Queen Caroline. : Tune--God save the King
5. Halfpenny of Lackington Allen & Co. cheapest booksellers in the world. [realia]
- Creator:
- Lackington, Allen and Co.
- Published / Created:
- 1794. and [1794]
- Call Number:
- LWL Min. 147 Object Room in Box 4
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- "A trade token issued by the famed bookseller James Lackington (1746-1815), the same year he opened the Temple of the Muses, 'one of the wonders of London' (Oxford DNB); with reputedly a million books on display, it was at the time the biggest bookshop in the world. Tokens such as these were issued in many places in England in the late eighteenth century, when the government failed to mint enough copper coinage for the conduct of business. According to Oxford DNB, Lackington issued thousands of such tokens, which were only valid at his shop. All were struck by Lutwyche of Birmingham."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from text on reverse side of item, which surrounds image of an angel blowing a trumpet., Obverse side with a portrait of Lackington and the text: J. Lackington 1794., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- Lackington, Allen and Co and Lutwyche
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Lackington, James, 1746-1815, and Lackington, Allen and Co.
- Subject (Topic):
- Bookstores, Angels, and Trumpets
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Halfpenny of Lackington Allen & Co. cheapest booksellers in the world. [realia]
6. Mind that cyclist! Give him room / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Davies, Roland, 1904-1993, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1950]
- Call Number:
- Poster0578
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item., Below image: Caring for a war workers' children is a national service., In lower margin: RoSPAPOSTER RS/P/C 70-1., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Publisher:
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Cannon House, The Priory Queensway, Birmingham B4 6BS and Printed by Loxley Brothers Limited, London and Sheffield
- Subject (Topic):
- Cycling accidents, Cycling, Safety measures, Traffic safety, Bicycles & tricycles, Accidents, Cyclists, and Trucks
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Mind that cyclist! Give him room / [graphic]
7. The old bachelor [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1761]
- Call Number:
- 761.00.00.33
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Illustration to 'The Old Bachelor' from 'The Works of William Congreave'; a woman sitting weeping in a room, as a man turns away towards the open door at right."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Publication date and publisher from book for which this plate was published., and Frontispiece to: The works of Mr William Congreve. Birmingham : John Baskerville, 1761.
- Publisher:
- John Baskerville
- Subject (Name):
- Congreve, William, 1670-1729.
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The old bachelor [graphic]
