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1.
Collection of three Arabic folktales : manuscript

Published / Created:
18th century.
Call Number:
Hartford Seminary Arabic MSS 1000
Image Count:
16
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Collection of three Arabic folktales from "Alf laylah wa-laylah" (Arabian nights), as follows: 1. "Sīrat Sayf al-Mulūk wa-Badīʻat al-Jamāl" (folios 1a-22a), Tale of Sayf al-Mulūk and Badīʻat al-Jamāl. 2. "Ḥikāyat Faras al-Abnūs" (folios 22a-37a), Tale...
Description:
In Arabic.
Subject (Topic):
Folk literature, Arabic and Tales
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Collection of three Arabic folktales : manuscript

2.
The Sultan of Casgar's purveyor takes the corps of little hunch back (which is let down his chimney

Creator:
Jones, J. (John), approximately 1745-1797, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 December 1785]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 45. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In his kitchen, the angry sultan stands at right with a stick in his hand, ready to swing for the figure in the fireplace at left, which is actually the body of a man suspended by loops of rope under his arms, the sultan's wife standing behind at rig...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs Decr. 24, 1785, by J. Jones, No. 63 Great Portland Street
Subject (Topic):
Sultans, Anger, Kitchens, Staffs (Sticks), and Fireplaces
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Sultan of Casgar's purveyor takes the corps of little hunch back (which is let down his chimney) for a robber Arabn. nights entt. / [graphic]

3.
The beautiful stranger poisoned by her sister, from the story told by the Jewish doctor vide the

Creator:
Ryder, Thomas, 1746-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
[31 March 1787]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 47. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man and two women with turbans seated round a table drinking from large goblets; in the background cushions and a lute; after Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Belle estrangère empoisonneé par sa soeur, tiré de lhistoire du docteur juif : vide le petit bossu, daus Les contes arabes
Description:
Titles from text in English and French below image.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs, 31st March 1787, by S. Watts, No. 50 opposite Old Round Court, Strand
Subject (Topic):
Eating & drinking, Drinking vessels, Tables, Turbans, and Lutes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The beautiful stranger poisoned by her sister, from the story told by the Jewish doctor vide the little hunchback, Arabn. nights entt. = La belle estrangère empoisonneé par sa soeur, tiré de lhistoire du docteur juif : vide le petit bossu, daus Les contes arabes / [graphic]

4.
The first interview of the Prince of Persia and Schemselnihar at the House of Ehn Thair Arabn

Published / Created:
[10 April 1795]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 92. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man leaning on a table at left at which a lady is seated, turning to look at the prince at right, his sword hanging on a chain around his waist, three girls watch the meeting through an arch behind; after a drawing by Henry William Bunbury."--Briti...
Description:
Title from text below image, enclosed within parentheses.
Publisher:
Pub'd April 10, 1795, by W. Dickinson, No. 53 next York House, Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Princes and Daggers & swords
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The first interview of the Prince of Persia and Schemselnihar at the House of Ehn Thair Arabn. nights enterts. / [graphic]

5.
The genii takes beddridin [sic] Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates

Creator:
Pettit, John, active 1780-1790, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 December 1786]
Call Number:
Bunbury 786.12.23.01+ Impression 1
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 46. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A woman reclining on a bed at left with her breasts exposed, at right a man lying in the arms of an angel; after a drawing by Henry William Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Genii takes beddridin Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates of Damascus and Genii takes bedridden Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates of Damascus
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 23d, 1786, by J. Jones, No. 63 Great Portland Street, Marylebone
Subject (Topic):
Beds and Angels
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The genii takes beddridin [sic] Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates of Damascus Arabn. nights entt. / [graphic]

6.
The genii takes beddridin [sic] Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates

Creator:
Pettit, John, active 1780-1790, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 December 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 46. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A woman reclining on a bed at left with her breasts exposed, at right a man lying in the arms of an angel; after a drawing by Henry William Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Genii takes beddridin Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates of Damascus and Genii takes bedridden Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates of Damascus
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 23d, 1786, by J. Jones, No. 63 Great Portland Street, Marylebone
Subject (Topic):
Beds and Angels
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The genii takes beddridin [sic] Hassen from the bed of the beautiful lady and lays him at the gates of Damascus Arabn. nights entt. / [graphic]

7.
The little hunchback dining with the taylor is choak'd with a fish bone Arabian nights

Creator:
Watts, Simon, active 1767-1787, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1787]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 44. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"During a meal, a man falls back from his stool with arms waving and eyes wide with terror, a black servant behind leans towards him with bared teeth and hands raised to echo his actions, the choking watched with barely concealed delight by a man sitt...
Alternative Title:
Petit bossu en dinant avec le tailleur s'etoufe en avalant une arrête : Les contes arabs
Description:
Titles from text in English and French below image.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs Feby. 1st, 1787, by S. Watts, No. 50 opposite Old Round Court, Strand
Subject (Topic):
Dining tables, Eating & drinking, Falling, and Servants
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The little hunchback dining with the taylor is choak'd with a fish bone Arabian nights entertainment = Le petit bossu en dinant avec le tailleur s'etoufe en avalant une arrête : Les contes arabs / [graphic]

8.
The wife of Hassan Alhabbal in cutting open the fish she finds a large diamond Arabn. nights entt

Published / Created:
[10 April 1795]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 92. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Kitchen scene with a woman standing over a table at left with knife in hand, displaying a diamond in her palm to a man and young boy, a figure at right seen from behind leaving the room, above a bird-cage hangs; after a drawing by Henry William Bunbu...
Description:
Title from text below image, enclosed within parentheses.
Publisher:
Pub'd April 10th, 1795, by W. Dickinson, No. 53 next York House, Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Kitchens, Tables, Knives, Fish, Diamonds, Fireplaces, Birdcages, and Boys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The wife of Hassan Alhabbal in cutting open the fish she finds a large diamond Arabn. nights entt. / [graphic]