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1.
A Bath Adonis worshiping the idol of his affections [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 February 1775?]
Call Number:
775.02.01.05
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man wearing laced coat and sword and holding a snuff box leans on an elaborately carved console table of the pump room at Bath, admiring himself in a mirror. An illustration for the "History of Captain S_: or, the Bath Adonis."
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
The Matrimonial Magazine?
Subject (Geographic):
Bath (England) and England
Subject (Topic):
Dandies, British, Clothing & dress, Furniture, Mirrors, Wallpaper, and Tables
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A Bath Adonis worshiping the idol of his affections [graphic].

2.
An emblem of a modern marriage [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament June 15, 1775.
Call Number:
775.06.15.01 Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A couple stand side by side before a rectangular tomb. The male figure is a skeleton wearing a feathered hat, a coat, and a sword; the lady wears a cloak. The tomb is decorated with the skull and crossbones and inscribed with the words "Requiescas in ...
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Cupids, Marriage, Skeletons, Skull & crossbones, and Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An emblem of a modern marriage [graphic]

3.
Ecce homo [graphic].

Creator:
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, atrributed name
Published / Created:
1775.
Call Number:
775.00.00.17
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Depicts a furious man (William Austin) on a sidewalk, shouting "Damn your foollish [sic] caricatures" as he attacks the windows of Matthias Darly's London printshop with his walking-stick. On his left arm he carries a portfolio as a shield (emblazoned...
Description:
Title etched below text.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs by Danl. Demoniae
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Austin, William, 1721-1820., Darly, Matthias., and Monro, John, 1715-1791.
Subject (Topic):
Mental illness, Shields, Dogs, Coats of arms, Prints, Stores & shops, and Window displays
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Ecce homo [graphic].

4.
England, roast beef and plumb pudding France, toad stools & garlick / [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1 January 1775]
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 49. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A bear representing England sits at the left side of a table brandishing a knife over a huge roast beef and plumb pudding, beside an enormous tankard of ale. Opposite him a green rat-like animal, (possibly a monkey) representing France and wearing a r...
Alternative Title:
England, roast beef and plum pudding and France, toad stools & garlick
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. Jany. 1, 1775 accy. to act by M. Darly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Ethnic stereotypes, Bears, Rats, Drinking vessels, Plum puddings, and Interiors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > England, roast beef and plumb pudding France, toad stools & garlick / [graphic]

5.
England, roast beef and plumb pudding France, toad stools & garlick / [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1 January 1775]
Call Number:
775.01.01.02
Collection Title:
Leaf 49. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A bear representing England sits at the left side of a table brandishing a knife over a huge roast beef and plumb pudding, beside an enormous tankard of ale. Opposite him a green rat-like animal, (possibly a monkey) representing France and wearing a r...
Alternative Title:
England, roast beef and plum pudding and France, toad stools & garlick
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. Jany. 1, 1775 accy. to act by M. Darly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Ethnic stereotypes, Bears, Rats, Drinking vessels, Plum puddings, and Interiors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > England, roast beef and plumb pudding France, toad stools & garlick / [graphic]

6.
Industry and idleness exemplified in the conduct of two fellow apprentices in twelve moral

Published / Created:
as the act directs Novr. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.11.01.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title engraved at top of image.
Publisher:
Published by R. Sayer, and J. Bennett, No. 53 Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Industry and idleness exemplified in the conduct of two fellow apprentices in twelve moral & instructive prints [graphic].

8.
M. Darly P.O.A.G.B. [graphic].

Creator:
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1775]
Call Number:
775.00.00.07
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Right profile head in oval of the London engraver and printseller
Alternative Title:
M. Darly Painter of Ornaments to the Academy of Great Britain
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
M. Darly
Subject (Name):
Darly, Matthias
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > M. Darly P.O.A.G.B. [graphic].

9.
Madlle Le B-n L-d S-t. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Augt. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.08.01.06
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Mlle. Le Brun on left, numbered 19, and Lord Stormont (David Murray) on right wearing the ribbon and star of the Thistle, and numbered 20.
Alternative Title:
Mademoiselle Le Brun and Lord Stormont
Description:
Place of publication from: Plomer, H.R. Dictionaries of printers and booksellers, p. 316.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Mansfield, David Murray, Earl of, 1727-1796,
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Madlle Le B-n L-d S-t. [graphic]

10.
Miss C- The powerfull pleader. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Jan 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.01.01.03 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Miss Lucy Charlton on left, numbered 34, and John Dunning, on right, numbered 35.
Alternative Title:
Miss Charlton and Powerfull pleader
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Dunning, John, Baron Ashburton, 1731-1783. and Charlton, Lucy.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss C- The powerfull pleader. [graphic]

11.
Miss D-ple The pious preacher. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Jany. 20, 1775.
Call Number:
775.01.20.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of John Wesley, and Miss D. The woman is on the left, her portrait numbered 37, with Wesley's portrait on right numbered 38.
Alternative Title:
Miss D-ple and Pious preacher
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Wesley, John, 1703-1791.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss D-ple The pious preacher. [graphic]

12.
Miss Harriot P-l Lord S-. [graphic]

Published / Created:
June 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.06.01.03
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Miss Harriet Powell (numbered 13) and Lord Seaforth (numbered 14), whom she married in or before 1779
Alternative Title:
Miss Harriot Powell, Miss Harriet Powell, Lord Seaforth, and Lord S-
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Seaforth, Lord, 1744-1781. and Powell, Harriet, -1779.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Harriot P-l Lord S-. [graphic]

13.
Miss K-t R- H- O-. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Decr. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.12.01.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of a chamber-milliner, Miss K. in profile (numbered 31) and Robert Henley Ongley, M.P. (numbered 32).
Alternative Title:
R- H- O- and Robert Henley Ongley
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Ongley, Robert Henry Ongley, Baron, 1721?-1785,
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss K-t R- H- O-. [graphic]

14.
Miss La-ly D. of B-. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Novr. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.11.01.01
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Miss L. a farmer's daughter (numbered 28) and Francis Egerton, third Duke of Bridgwater (numbered 29).
Alternative Title:
Duke of Bridgwater
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Bridgewater, Francis Egerton, Duke of, 1736-1803.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss La-ly D. of B-. [graphic]

15.
Miss M-th-ws The E. of A-m. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Aprl. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.04.01.03
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Miss Matthews on left, numbered 7, and John, 2nd Earl of Ashburnham on the right, numbered 8.
Alternative Title:
Miss Matthews and Earl of Ashburnham
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Ashburnham, John Ashburnham, Earl of, 1724-1812. and Matthews, Miss.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss M-th-ws The E. of A-m. [graphic]

16.
Miss S-th M- of G-. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Octr. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.10.01.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Miss Smith a shopkeeper's daughter (No. XXV) and Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby (No. XXVI).
Alternative Title:
Miss Smith and Marquess of Granby
Description:
Titles from text below images.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Rutland, Charles Manners, Duke of, 1754-1787. and Smith, Miss.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss S-th M- of G-. [graphic]

17.
Miss W-ms Peeping Tom of Coventry. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Marh. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.03.01.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Miss Williams on left, numbered 4, and George William, 6th Earl of Coventry on the right, numbered 5.
Alternative Title:
Miss Williams and Peeping Tom of Coventry
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Coventry, George William Coventry, Earl of, 1722-1809. and Williams, Miss.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss W-ms Peeping Tom of Coventry. [graphic]

18.
Mrs. N-b-t The Hon. Capn. H-. [graphic]

Published / Created:
Feb. 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.02.01.04
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Mrs. Nesbit on left, numbered 2, and Augustus John Hervey, on the right, numbered 3.
Alternative Title:
Mrs. Nesbitt, Hon. Capn. H-, and Hon. Capn Hervey
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Bristol, Augustus John Hervey, Earl of, 1724-1779. and Nesbitt, Mary, -1815.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. N-b-t The Hon. Capn. H-. [graphic]

19.
Mrs. Rudd ; Mr. D. Perreau. [graphic]

Published / Created:
published as the act directs August 1st, 1775.
Call Number:
775.08.01.07 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Margaret Rudd and Daniel Perreau, principals in the famous forgery trial of 1775
Alternative Title:
Mr. D. Perreau
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Rudd, Margaret Caroline, 1744 or 1745- and Perreau, Daniel, -1776.
Subject (Topic):
Criminals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. Rudd ; Mr. D. Perreau. [graphic]

20.
Signiora Bal-nt-ni Earl of C-d. [graphic]

Published / Created:
July 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.07.01.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two head-and-shoulder portraits in separate ornamental oval frames of Signiora B. (numbered 16) and Philip Stanhope, Fifth Earl of Chesterfield (numbered 17).
Alternative Title:
Signiora Ballantini and Earl of Chesterfield
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs by A. Hamilton Junr. ...
Subject (Name):
Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope, Earl of, 1755-1815. and Ballantini, Signora.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Signiora Bal-nt-ni Earl of C-d. [graphic]

21.
Sir Thomas Wyatt from a picture in the possession of John Thane / [graphic]

Creator:
Ogborne, John, 1755-1837, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 March 1775]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Thomas Wyatt, bust, three-quarter to left, eyes looking up, with a long curly beard, a lion head on the collar; after Holbein's woodcut prefixed to Leland's 'Naeniae' (1542)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Mar. 1st, 1775, by J. Thane, printseller & medalist, Gerrard Street, Soho
Subject (Name):
Wyatt, Thomas, Sir, 1503?-1542, and Thane, John, 1748-1818
Subject (Topic):
Art collections
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Sir Thomas Wyatt from a picture in the possession of John Thane / [graphic]

22.
South view of Strawberry-Hill, the seat of the Honble. Mr. Walpole [graphic]

Creator:
Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1746-1801, printmaker
Published / Created:
Augt. 1st, 1775.
Call Number:
49 2523
Collection Title:
Third leaf following title page. Description of the villa of Horace Walpole ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View from the south lawn of Horace Walpole's home, Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, with a couple and two children and their two dogs walking to the right
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Published according to act of Parliament G. Kearsly, at No. 46 in Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and Twickenham.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Dwellings, and Estates
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > South view of Strawberry-Hill, the seat of the Honble. Mr. Walpole [graphic]

23.
South view of Strawberry-Hill, the seat of the Honble. Mr. Walpole [graphic]

Creator:
Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1746-1801, printmaker
Published / Created:
Augt. 1st, 1775.
Call Number:
SH Views Sa5 no. 6 Impression 1 Box 120
Collection Title:
Third leaf following title page. Description of the villa of Horace Walpole ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View from the south lawn of Horace Walpole's home, Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, with a couple and two children and their two dogs walking to the right
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Published according to act of Parliament G. Kearsly, at No. 46 in Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and Twickenham.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Dwellings, and Estates
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > South view of Strawberry-Hill, the seat of the Honble. Mr. Walpole [graphic]

24.
The ball at the Mansion Hovse : April XVII. MDCCLXXV. The Right Honble. Iohn Wilkes, Lord Mayor

Creator:
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1775]
Call Number:
775.00.00.04
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depicts a semi-nude seated female figure holding a caduceus before whom dance 3 putti, while 2 putti in the air above approach bearing a basket and grape vine. Within an oval border of olive and oak leaves resting on a pedestal containing the text
Alternative Title:
Ball at the Mansion House : April XVII. MDCCLXXV. The Right Honorable John Wilkes, Lord Mayor
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., London (England), and London
Subject (Name):
Wilkes, John, 1727-1797. and Wilkes, John, 1725-1797
Subject (Topic):
Balls (Parties), Manners and customs, Caduceus, Children dancing, Cornucopias, and Social life and customs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The ball at the Mansion Hovse : April XVII. MDCCLXXV. The Right Honble. Iohn Wilkes, Lord Mayor

25.
The modern corncutter [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 June] 1775.
Call Number:
775.06.01.01.1+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Lady with elaborate headdress sitting in chair in front of a sofa holds an open book (The whole duty of man) in her left hand and pulls up her skirts with the right, while a kneeling man in a pigtail wig and wearing a sword examines her left foot as i...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. June 1 by M Darly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Foot, Care and hygiene, Couples, Wigs, Clothing & dress, Interiors, Feet, Sofas, and Hairstyles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The modern corncutter [graphic].

26.
The political cartoon for the year 1775 [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 May 1775]
Call Number:
775.04.00.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two horses labelled Obstinacy and Pride driven by Mansfield head for an abyss pulling a chaise occupied by a sleeping George III who holds a paper stating "I glory in the name of Englishman." Bute stands behind as footman holding papers entitled place...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England., Great Britain, and America.
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792., Mansfield, William Murray, Earl of, 1705-1793., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Chatham, John Pitt, Earl of, 1756-1835., and Camden, Charles Pratt, Earl, 1714-1794.
Subject (Topic):
Boroughs and Colonies
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The political cartoon for the year 1775 [graphic].

28.
Two ladies in the newest dress from drawings taken at Ranelagh, May 1775. [graphic]

Published / Created:
June 1, 1775.
Call Number:
775.06.01.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Elegantly coiffed and dressed lady faces to the right holding fan, while behind her and facing away stands another woman with a similar dress and hair style
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published by G. Robinson
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Fashion, Clothing & dress, and Hairstyles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Two ladies in the newest dress from drawings taken at Ranelagh, May 1775. [graphic]

29.
[Folly of the times] [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1775?]
Call Number:
775.00.00.26
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depicts two bearded figures in classical attire (possibly Tragedy and Comedy), the former leaning on a tomb while the latter gestures laughingly at a cracked and broken globe on which the countries of France, Canada and Great Britain are identified. A...
Alternative Title:
Life is a jest
Description:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Social conditions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Folly of the times] [graphic].

30.
[Invitation to a dinner with the governors of the Magdalen Hospital].

Creator:
Magdalen Hospital (London, England)
Published / Created:
[1775]
Call Number:
File 66 775 L984+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Invitation to dine with the governors of the Whitechapel Magdalen Hospital at Merchant Taylors' Hall, following a sermon in the chapel of the hospital
Alternative Title:
Sir, your company is desired to dine with the Right Honourable the Earl of Hertford, President; the Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and the rest of the governors of the Magdalen Hospital, at Merchant Taylors-Hall, Treadneedle-Street, on Thursday the 4th of May, 1775
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Magdalen Hospital (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Charity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Invitation to a dinner with the governors of the Magdalen Hospital].

31.
[Mr. Andrews's Gothic house] [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1775?]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 4
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Possibly a view of Donnington Grove in Berkshire, which was designed and built by John Chute in 1763 for James Pettit Andrews
Description:
Title devised by curator.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Berkshire (England), England, and Berkshire.
Subject (Name):
Andrews, James Pettit, 1737?-1797
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts and Houses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Mr. Andrews's Gothic house] [graphic].