Page 133. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A fashionably dressed lady and gentleman are seated facing each other, a tea-table between them. She wears an enormous 'derrière' and a projecting bosom; a round hat with a huge brim surrounded by a curtain frill of lace, through which her eyes and ...
Alternative Title:
Dresses antient and modern
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 16, 1786, by G.T. Stubbs, Peters Court, St. Martins Lane
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Mirrors, Tea services, and Chairs
publish'd according to act of Parliament, June 1st 1769.
Call Number:
769.06.01.01+
Collection Title:
Page 61. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a paneled room hung with mirrors and a clock, the master of the house, in dressing gown and nightcap, puts his hand on the bosom of a maid who serves him biscuits. Next to him a clergyman looks adoringly at the lady of the house on his left. In his...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Furniture, Mirrors, Longcase clocks, Women domestics, Clergy, Books, Servants, Parrots, Birdcages, Squirrels, and Monkeys
publish'd according to act of Parliament, July 1st 1769.
Call Number:
769.07.01.01+
Collection Title:
Page 55. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Social satire, with references to the Duke of Grafton and Nancy Parsons and Lord Bute and Princess Augusta."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Quality dinner hour
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Augusta, Princess of Wales, 1719-1772, Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773, and Maynard, Annabella Parsons, Viscountess, d. 1814 or 15
Volume 1, opposite page [161] Page 55. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"May-Day; a busy urban street festival; milkmaids with their 'garlands' - headresses of plate, greenery and brushes; chimney sweepers, a violinist with an artificial leg, and others."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs by Harrison & Co.
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
City & town life, May Day, Festivals, Milkwomen, Headdresses, Chimney sweeps, Street musicians, Violins, Peg legs, Dance, and Eating & drinking
Page 150. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a large room of an employment agency, prospective employers interview their potential hires. At the extreme right is a desk with the manager of the agency sitting behind it . On the desk is large open volume entitled "Order from Covent Garden for t...
Alternative Title:
Modern Register Office
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd by the inventor M. Darly accordg. to act of Parliament, April 10, 1769, at No. 39 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Employment agencies, Interiors, Interviews, Desks, Benches, Servants, Dandies, British, Women domestics, and Coach drivers
publish'd according to act of Parliament, Septr. 12th, 1745.
Call Number:
745.09.12.01+
Collection Title:
Opposite page 1. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on fashion showing a crowd of people in St James's Park in front of Buckingham House. In the centre is a short, fat women wearing a large hooped skirt and saque, a lace cap and black lace mittens, and carrying a closed fan. On the left a young...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Saint James's Park (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Buckingham Palace (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Crowds, Fans (Accessories), Military uniforms, British, and Parks
Page 141. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In outdoor setting a lady with large hat and flowered dress walks towards the left of the print looking downward, while in the foreground an older stooped man of much larger proportions, wearing tricorne hat, coat and sword, looks on. Possibly the fig...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 1, 1777, by Mary Darly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Addington, William, Sir, -1811. and Lessingham, Jane, 1739?-1783.
Bannerman, Alexander, approximately 1730-, printmaker
Published / Created:
published as the act directs, Sepr. 1, 1771.
Call Number:
771.09.01.01+
Collection Title:
Page 11. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on gullible youths and dishonest prostitutes. A bedroom in which a young countryman is seated at a table between two young women. His right leg is slung across the legs of the woman on the left; she wears a quilted petticoat and her neckline p...
Alternative Title:
Countryman in London
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside, & Robt. Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street
Subject (Topic):
Prostitutes, Pickpockets, Parrots, Dogs, Books, Beds, Gambling, Playing cards, and Chamber pots
Page 239. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on untrustworthy young men: a prostitute, with a powdered wig wearing a dressing gown open to reveal her chemise and petticoat, sits at a table using scales to weigh the coin offered by a well-dressed young man which is lighter than its proper...
Alternative Title:
Blade in the dumps
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Topic):
Draperies, Dandies, British, Prostitutes, Scales, and Tables
