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31.
The child of folly, or, Lady Cun-gh-m's favourite dance [graphic].

Published / Created:
[27 December 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
George IV, dressed as a jester, dances at the center of the design with Lady Conyngham, who is dressed similarly. The king wears a fools' cap that has bells at the end and two additional protrusions from the side that resemble horns; he holds a noisem...
Alternative Title:
Lady Cun-gh-m's favourite dance and Lady Cunnigham's favourite dance
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Decr. 27, 1820, by W. Benbow, corner of St. Clements Church Yard, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Canning, George, 1770-1827, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Mistresses, Dance, Fools' caps, Music ensembles, Musical instruments, Bishops, and Politicians
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The child of folly, or, Lady Cun-gh-m's favourite dance [graphic].

32.
The last scene of the triumph of reform, or, The fall of the boro'mongers [graphic]

Published / Created:
August 1832.
Call Number:
Maidment G761 no. 10 Box 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A view of the stage (right) with pit and orchestra in the left foreground, the royal box on the stage with a box above it, adjoining the gallery, below which is a large grand tier-box. The audience applaud and laugh, the Royal box excepted; the orche...
Alternative Title:
Fall of the boro'mongers and Fall of the boroughmongers
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published by T. MacLean, Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Aberdeen, George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of, 1784-1860, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, 1771-1851, Wetherell, Charles, Sir, 1770-1846, William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester, 1776-1834, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, and Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Theaters, Theater audiences, Theatrical productions, Stages (Platforms), Politicians, Daggers & swords, Poisons, Fools' caps, Castles & palaces, Banners, Liberty cap, and Reform
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The last scene of the triumph of reform, or, The fall of the boro'mongers [graphic]

33.
Tirania [graphic].

Published / Created:
pubd. Novr. 1818.
Call Number:
818.11.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Ferdinand VII, seated on a throne on a low platform inscribed "TIRANIA", is flanked by two advisers, the Devil on the left and a friar on the right. At the friar's feet, in the foreground, a demon burns newspapers with a firebrand. Tortures of the Inq...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Washington
Subject (Name):
Ferdinand VII, King of Spain, 1784-1833 and Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821.
Subject (Topic):
Podiums, Thrones, Crowns, Fools' caps, Scepters, Skulls, Devil, Monks, Axes, Nooses, Demons, Newspapers, Punishment & torture, and Gallows
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Tirania [graphic].

35.
With a fool's head at the tail : the other side of the zebray : in reply to the ludicrous song upon

Published / Created:
[August 1762]
Call Number:
762.08.00.08
Image Count:
1
Description:
Title and publication date from from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Printed for T. Ewart opposite Northumberland Street, Strand, and sold at all the print and pamphlet sellers
Subject (Name):
Howard, H. (Henry)
Subject (Topic):
Zebras and Fools' caps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > With a fool's head at the tail : the other side of the zebray : in reply to the ludicrous song upon the Queen's ass : to the tune of Balance a straw

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