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51.
The doctors in labour, or, A new whim wham from Guildford being a representation of [the] frauds by

Published / Created:
[1726]
Call Number:
726.00.00.26+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Print with twelve panels relating to the affair of Mary Toft, "the rabbit breeder": from top left, she is held aloft by two men and a Harlequin or Merry Andrew, she has a rabbit in either hand; she pursues a rabbit while working in a field; she dreams...
Alternative Title:
New whim wham from Guildford
Description:
Title etched above images.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Toft, Mary, 1703-1763
Subject (Topic):
Christianity, Superstition, Demonology, Births, Brothels, Cupids, Fools & jesters, Fraud, Law enforcement, Physicians, Pregnant women, and Rabbits
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The doctors in labour, or, A new whim wham from Guildford being a representation of [the] frauds by which [the] Godliman woman, carried on her pretended rabbit breeding; also of [the] simplicity of our doctors, by which they assisted to carry on that imposture discover'd their own skill, & contributed to [the] Mirth, of His Majesties liege subjects. [graphic]

52.
The old bachelor's thermometer. The old maid's thermometer [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1809 and 1839]
Call Number:
809.00.00.64
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Print with an image at the top and two columns of letterpress below: A middle-aged man in a robe sits in an upholstered armchair, his gouty foot resting on a footstool, and a pained look on his face; medicine and a bowl on the table beside his chair (...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published by S. and J. Fuller, 34, Rathbone-Place and Printed by L. Harrison, 373, Strand
Subject (Topic):
Bachelors, Life cycle, Human, Gout, Single women, Women domestics, Canopy beds, Chairs, Crutches, Cupids, Servants, Medicines, Cats, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The old bachelor's thermometer. The old maid's thermometer [graphic].

53.
The old bachelor's thermometer. The old maid's thermometer [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1809 and 1839]
Call Number:
Print10068
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Print with an image at the top and two columns of letterpress below: A middle-aged man in a robe sits in an upholstered armchair, his gouty foot resting on a footstool, and a pained look on his face; medicine and a bowl on the table beside his chair (...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published by S. and J. Fuller, 34, Rathbone-Place and Printed by L. Harrison, 373, Strand
Subject (Topic):
Bachelors, Life cycle, Human, Gout, Single women, Women domestics, Canopy beds, Chairs, Crutches, Cupids, Servants, Medicines, Cats, and Dogs
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The old bachelor's thermometer. The old maid's thermometer [graphic].

54.
The voyage of matrimony a study for youth. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[May 1826]
Call Number:
826.05.00.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A map with North-Pole and Ocean of Life at the top and South-Pole and Icebergs of Death at the bottom and in the middle, the Equinoctial Line of Love with the Ocean of Universal Love above and the Sea of Repentance below. The landmasses from Baby Land...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 1826 by S.W. Fores, corner of Sackville St. Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Conjectural works, Courtship, Cupids, Emblem pictures, and Marriage
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The voyage of matrimony a study for youth. [graphic]

55.
Valentine's day, or, The 14th Febry. [graphic].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1793]
Call Number:
Drawer 793.00.00.141+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A large cotton handkerchief printed with red ink (madder); the drop head title is printed on a ribbon suspended between two trumpets and is divided after the word 'valentine' by a portrait of Pope. The central cartouche shows three scenes of courtshi...
Alternative Title:
14th Febry, 14th February, and Fourteenth February
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
Subject (Topic):
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), Couples, Courtship, Cupids, Marriage, and Valentines
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Valentine's day, or, The 14th Febry. [graphic].

56.
Wedding night, or, The fashonable [sic] frolic [graphic]

Published / Created:
March 21, 1786.
Call Number:
786.03.21.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Prince and Mrs. Fitzherbert, dancing to the fiddle of George Hanger (right), advance towards an open door (left) through which is seen a large bed, the curtains raised; above the pillows are a crown and triple plume. The feathers are repeated on ...
Alternative Title:
Wedding night, or, The fashionable frolic, Fashonable frolic, and Fashionable frolic
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd by J. Phillips, No. 164 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837, and Hanger, George, 1751?-1824
Subject (Topic):
Beds, Chamber pots, Crowns, Cupids, Dancers, Military uniforms, British, and Musical instruments
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wedding night, or, The fashonable [sic] frolic [graphic]

57.
Wedding night, or, The fashonable [sic] frolic [graphic]

Published / Created:
March 21, 1786.
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Prince and Mrs. Fitzherbert, dancing to the fiddle of George Hanger (right), advance towards an open door (left) through which is seen a large bed, the curtains raised; above the pillows are a crown and triple plume. The feathers are repeated on ...
Alternative Title:
Wedding night, or, The fashionable frolic, Fashonable frolic, and Fashionable frolic
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd by J. Phillips, No. 164 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837, and Hanger, George, 1751?-1824
Subject (Topic):
Beds, Chamber pots, Crowns, Cupids, Dancers, Military uniforms, British, and Musical instruments
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Wedding night, or, The fashonable [sic] frolic [graphic]

58.
[Cupid on a raft] [graphic].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1826]
Call Number:
826.00.00.94
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Cupid on a makeshift raft, using his bow as an oar and an arrow for a mast
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Cupids, Putti, Rafts, Bows (Weapons), and Arrows
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Cupid on a raft] [graphic].

59.
[Lord Aylmer arms] [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before 1723]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Coat of arms of the admiral Lord Matthew Aylmer, with motto STEADY etched in reverse and four Cornish choughs, ducal coronet, two sailors on either side, one holding a lead line and the other a cross staff
Description:
Title from ms. note in Steevens's hand.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Cupids, Coat of arms, Sailros, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Lord Aylmer arms] [graphic].

60.
[The reader tickled by Cupid] [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ ca. 1800?]
Call Number:
800.00.00.143
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A young woman, viewed in profile, sits on a stool reading a book as Cupid, with his bow in hand, reaches to touch her with his arrow turning to smile at the viewer as he does so. In front of the woman is a table with more books, paper, and a feather ...
Description:
Title and publication date assigned by curator.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Books, Cupids, Lamps, Reading, Women, Vases, and Writing materials
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [The reader tickled by Cupid] [graphic].

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