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1.
Love, or, An exquisite at his devotions [graphic].

Creator:
Crowquill, Alfred, printmaker
Published / Created:
Sepr. 1825.
Call Number:
825.09.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An effeminate dandy, elongated and with very thin arms and legs, leans back in a chair, one thin arm drooping to the ground, the other curving over his head, his fingers caressing a curl on his forehead. He gazes sideways with a languishing smile at ...
Alternative Title:
Exquisite at his devotions
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by E. King 23 Chancery Lane
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, Dressing tables, Mirrors, Monkeys, and Rugs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Love, or, An exquisite at his devotions [graphic].

2.
The hero's return [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
Feby. 22d, 1813.
Call Number:
813.02.22.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A scene in the Empress's dressing-room. Marie Louise is horror-struck at the appearance of Napoleon who advances towards her in profile astride the back of a crawling Mameluke; he is held up by two other Mamelukes who support his arms and shoulders. ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by H. Humphrey, St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
Russia. and France.
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847, Bonaparte, François-Charles-Joseph, Herzog von Reichstadt, 1811-1832, Piombino, Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, principessa di, 1777-1820, Bonaparte, Paolina, 1780-1825, Caroline Bonaparte, consort of Joachim Murat, King of Naples, 1782-1839, and Roustam, 1782?-1845
Subject (Topic):
Campaigns of 1813-1814, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Campaigns, Crowns, Dogs, Dismemberment, Dressing tables, Empresses, Ethnic stereotypes, Loss of consciousness, and Monkeys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The hero's return [graphic]

3.
A maiden ewe drest lamb fashion [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 September 1796]
Call Number:
796.09.15.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 15th Septr. 1796 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Older people, Women, Headdresses, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, Dressing tables, Umbrellas, and Women domestics
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A maiden ewe drest lamb fashion [graphic].

4.
The finishing touch [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[13 October 1794]
Call Number:
794.10.13.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A pretty young woman leans back in an arm-chair while a hairdresser applies paint to her face from a small box. She wears a morning-gown which leaves her breast much exposed. A woman (left) stands full-face behind her chair pouring out a glass of 'Ho...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 13th Octr. 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Cosmetics, Dressing tables, Women domestics, and Wine
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The finishing touch [graphic].

5.
Tight lacing, or, Hold fast behind [graphic] / MD [monogram].

Creator:
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, printmaker
Published / Created:
March 1, 1777.
Call Number:
777.03.01.04+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A small-waisted lady with towering coiffure topped by a beribboned hat stands in her boudoir holding onto post of canopy bed, as her footman, bracing his foot on her rump, tightens her stays. A decorative carpet is visible underfoot, and her dressing ...
Alternative Title:
Hold fast behind
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. by M Darly, 39 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Corsets, Fashion, Hairstyles, Wigs, Clothing & dress, Beds, Bedrooms, and Dressing tables
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Tight lacing, or, Hold fast behind [graphic] / MD [monogram].

6.
A speedy & effectual preparation for the next world [graphic]

Creator:
Darly, Mattina, active 1764-1778, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 May 1777]
Call Number:
777.05.01.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the right, a lady (Mrs. Catherine Macaulay) with an aquiline profile and wearing a morning gown, sits at a dressing-table; she is dipping a brush into a pot marked 'Rouge', other toilet implements and a looking-glass on the table. Her hair is in a ...
Alternative Title:
Speedy and effectual preparation for the next world
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub May 1, 1777 by MDarly 39 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791. and Wilson, Thomas, 1703-1784.
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Death, Hairstyles, Hearses, Skeletons, Hourglasses, Dressing tables, Clothing & dress, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A speedy & effectual preparation for the next world [graphic]

7.
The macaroni a real character at the late masquerade / [graphic]

Creator:
Dawe, Philip, printmaker
Published / Created:
published as the act directs July 3d 1773.
Call Number:
773.07.03.01.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A macaroni dressed in a grotesque exaggeration of the prevailing fashion. His hair is in a high pyramid with side curls, an enormous club hangs down his back. A small three-cornered hat is perched on the top of his hair. He wears a large nosegay. He ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for John Bowles, at No. 13 in Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, British, Interiors, Chairs, Floor coverings, and Dressing tables
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The macaroni a real character at the late masquerade / [graphic]

8.
The finishing touch [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[29 September 1791]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Lady Archer sits in profile to the right before her dressing-table, applying rouge to her cheek with a brush. Her notoriously painted cheek is blotched with drink. She is dressed for driving, wearing a coat of masculine cut, and a skirt which is shor...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Sepr. 29th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Archer, Sarah West, Lady, 1741-1801
Subject (Topic):
Boudoirs, Carriages & coaches, Cosmetics, Dressing tables, Eyeglasses, Mirrors, Reflections, Riding habits, Sash windows, and Sconces
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The finishing touch [graphic].

9.
The finishing touch [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[29 September 1791]
Call Number:
791.09.29.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Lady Archer sits in profile to the right before her dressing-table, applying rouge to her cheek with a brush. Her notoriously painted cheek is blotched with drink. She is dressed for driving, wearing a coat of masculine cut, and a skirt which is shor...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Sepr. 29th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Archer, Sarah West, Lady, 1741-1801
Subject (Topic):
Boudoirs, Carriages & coaches, Cosmetics, Dressing tables, Eyeglasses, Mirrors, Reflections, Riding habits, Sash windows, and Sconces
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The finishing touch [graphic].

10.
A Roland for an Oliver! [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 May 1824]
Call Number:
824.05.27.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A lady sits at a small dressing-table (left) doing her hair. She turns to answer an elderly servant in livery who proffers a large bone, saying (words under the title): My Lord has sent your Ladyship a Bone to Pick! She answers: Tell him my Eldest So...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pub. May 27 by G. Humphrey, 24 St. James's St. & 74 New Bond Street
Subject (Topic):
Dressing tables, Hairdressing, and Servants
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A Roland for an Oliver! [graphic]

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