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1. A block for the wigs, or, The new state whirligig [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1783 May 5
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- The new ministry is depicted on a large carousel, erected in front of the "Crown and Royal Bob" Inn. The structure is supported by a center pole held in place by pegs labelled "Treasury," "Navy" and "Army" terminating at the top with the head of the King in the form of a wig block. Fox, with a fox's head and tail, leads the procession, holding a bag of money. Behind him, Lord North on a horse with its legs cut short, loses his wig; Burke in Jesuit's habit and on a similarly lame horse, has partially turned into a skeleton due to his economical reform; Admiral Keppel behind him is desperate to remain seated on his donkey. Lastly a Scotsman labelled "President" signifies Scottish influence over the Crown. Watching from a seat before the Inn, a complacent John Bull mouths slogans of liberty, unaware that his house is being plundered behind him.
- Alternative Title:
- New state whirligig
- Description:
- Printmaker from British Museum catalogue. and Text above image in upper left: Poor John Bull's house plunder'd at noon day.
- Publisher:
- W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1760-1789.
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Burke, Edmund,--1729-1797--Caricatures and cartoons., Fox, Charles James,--1749-1806--Caricatures and cartoons., George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820--Caricatures and cartoons., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher., Keppel, Augustus Keppel,--Viscount,--1725-1786--Caricatures and cartoons., and North, Frederick,--Lord,--1732-1792--Caricatures and cartoons.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790., Flags--British., John Bull (Symbolic character), Merry-go-rounds., Robberies. , Taverns (Inns) , and Wigs.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A block for the wigs, or, The new state whirligig [graphic].
2. [Unidentified portrait] [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- 1783 February 4
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- Head-and-shoulder portrait of a gentleman in profile to the right in a bag wig and ruffled shirt. He has a very long, beak-like nose and wears spectacles.
- Description:
- Beginning of imprint statement is lightly etched and barely visible. and Title from British Museum catalogue.
- Publisher:
- H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790., Eyeglasses. , and Wigs.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Unidentified portrait] [graphic].