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1.
The governor of Europe stoped [sic] in his career, or, Little B-n to [sic] much for great B-te

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[16 April 1803]
Call Number:
803.04.16.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Napoleon, trampling over the map of Europe from 'Germany' to the 'British Channel', drops his sabre and raises his left leg, leaving behind the front part of his left foot, planted on the coast and sea between 'Holland' and 'France'. The foot has bee...
Alternative Title:
Governor of Europe stoped in his career, Governor of Europe stopped in his career, Little B-n to much for great B-te, and Little Britain too much for great Bonaparte
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 16, 1803, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805, Maps, Daggers & swords, and Wounds & injuries
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The governor of Europe stoped [sic] in his career, or, Little B-n to [sic] much for great B-te [graphic].

2.
[Union of the two crowns] [graphic]

Creator:
Walker, J. G., printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1806]
Call Number:
Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:
Plate [131] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; a crown and sword lying on map of North America over a rock, a harp at left and dramatic mask upon volumes at right, including Shakespeare, a thistle and rose bush intertwined behind."--Bri...
Description:
Title from catalogue.
Publisher:
Pubd. Febry. 1st, 1806, by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Topic):
Crowns, Daggers & swords, Maps, Books, Roses, and Thistles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Union of the two crowns] [graphic]

3.
Sebastian Cabot explaining his discoveries to Henry VII [graphic]

Creator:
Thompson, E. W., 1770-1847, printmaker
Published / Created:
March 1796.
Call Number:
Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:
Plate [83] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Titlepage for Chapters XXIV, XXV and XXVI; Cabot kneeling to right beside a globe, pointing with dividers to a map on a scroll, held by another man beside him, while the king sits looking with interest on the left, his chin on his hand, three others ...
Alternative Title:
Sebastian Cabot explaining his discoveries to Henry the Seventh
Description:
Title from text above image.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Cabot, Sebastian, approximately 1474-1557, and Henry VII, King of England, 1457-1509
Subject (Topic):
Explorers, Globes, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Sebastian Cabot explaining his discoveries to Henry VII [graphic]

4.
Razor's levée, or, [The] heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 April 1783]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 16. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Heads of the members of the new ministry stand on wig blocks in a barber's shop. The barber washes his hands in a bowl attached to a double stand with the bewildered looking head of Lord North and the happily smiling one of Charles Fox on it. Behind t...
Alternative Title:
Heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom and Heads of a new wig administration on a broad bottom
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 21st April 1783 by Thomas Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and London
Subject (Name):
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649, Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Mansfield, David Murray, Earl of, 1727-1796, Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, House, Samuel, -1785, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811, Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Norton, Fletcher, 1716-1789, and Dunning, John, Baron Ashburton, 1731-1783
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Barbers, Barbershops, Boxes, Wigs, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Razor's levée, or, [The] heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom [graphic]

5.
Razor's levée, or, [The] heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 April 1783]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 16. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Heads of the members of the new ministry stand on wig blocks in a barber's shop. The barber washes his hands in a bowl attached to a double stand with the bewildered looking head of Lord North and the happily smiling one of Charles Fox on it. Behind t...
Alternative Title:
Heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom and Heads of a new wig administration on a broad bottom
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 21st April 1783 by Thomas Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and London
Subject (Name):
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649, Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Mansfield, David Murray, Earl of, 1727-1796, Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, House, Samuel, -1785, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811, Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Norton, Fletcher, 1716-1789, and Dunning, John, Baron Ashburton, 1731-1783
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Barbers, Barbershops, Boxes, Wigs, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Razor's levée, or, [The] heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom [graphic]

6.
Razor's levée, or, [The] heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 April 1783]
Call Number:
783.04.21.02+ Impression 1
Collection Title:
Leaf 16. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Heads of the members of the new ministry stand on wig blocks in a barber's shop. The barber washes his hands in a bowl attached to a double stand with the bewildered looking head of Lord North and the happily smiling one of Charles Fox on it. Behind t...
Alternative Title:
Heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom and Heads of a new wig administration on a broad bottom
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 21st April 1783 by Thomas Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and London
Subject (Name):
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649, Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Mansfield, David Murray, Earl of, 1727-1796, Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, House, Samuel, -1785, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811, Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Norton, Fletcher, 1716-1789, and Dunning, John, Baron Ashburton, 1731-1783
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Barbers, Barbershops, Boxes, Wigs, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Razor's levée, or, [The] heads of a new wig ad-----------n on a broadbottom [graphic]

7.
The patriot exalted [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 March 1792]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 53. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Catherine II places in its niche the bust of Fox which is being hauled into position by a rope over a pulley held by a Russian bear, who crouches (right) beside the steps on which the Empress stands. She is in back view, very stout, wearing ermine-tr...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 15th March 1792 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Cicero, Marcus Tullius., Regulus, Marcus Atilius, -250 B.C.?, and Demosthenes.
Subject (Topic):
Bears, Vultures, Thrones, Sculpture, Pulleys, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The patriot exalted [graphic]

8.
The patriot exalted [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 March 1792]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 53. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Catherine II places in its niche the bust of Fox which is being hauled into position by a rope over a pulley held by a Russian bear, who crouches (right) beside the steps on which the Empress stands. She is in back view, very stout, wearing ermine-tr...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 15th March 1792 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Cicero, Marcus Tullius., Regulus, Marcus Atilius, -250 B.C.?, and Demosthenes.
Subject (Topic):
Bears, Vultures, Thrones, Sculpture, Pulleys, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The patriot exalted [graphic]

9.
The patriot exalted [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 March 1792]
Call Number:
792.03.15.02+ Impression 1
Collection Title:
Leaf 53. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Catherine II places in its niche the bust of Fox which is being hauled into position by a rope over a pulley held by a Russian bear, who crouches (right) beside the steps on which the Empress stands. She is in back view, very stout, wearing ermine-tr...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 15th March 1792 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Cicero, Marcus Tullius., Regulus, Marcus Atilius, -250 B.C.?, and Demosthenes.
Subject (Topic):
Bears, Vultures, Thrones, Sculpture, Pulleys, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The patriot exalted [graphic]

10.
The damnation of Obediah [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 79. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Damnation of Obadiah
Description:
Titles etched below images.
Publisher:
Field & Tuer
Subject (Name):
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, Maps, Servants, Brooms & brushes, Dogs, Cradles, Longcase clocks, Physicians, Quarreling, and Screens
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The damnation of Obediah [graphic]

11.
Physical advice [graphic]

Creator:
Nixon, John, -1818, printmaker
Published / Created:
[22 September 1784]
Call Number:
Print00002
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In an elegantly furnished sitting room, a man sits at a table in a dressing gown and night cap, his tongue hanging out of his mouth and his gouty leg resting on a foot stool as his pulse is taken by a physician (right). The physician looks at a pocke...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Sepr. 22d, 1784, by J. Harris, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Pulse, Cats, Chimneypieces, Clocks & watches, Dogs, Health care, Maps, Physicians, Pictures, Rugs, Sick persons, and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Physical advice [graphic]

12.
Physical advice [graphic]

Creator:
Nixon, John, -1818, printmaker
Published / Created:
[22 September 1784]
Call Number:
784.09.22.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In an elegantly furnished sitting room, a man sits at a table in a dressing gown and night cap, his tongue hanging out of his mouth and his gouty leg resting on a foot stool as his pulse is taken by a physician (right). The physician looks at a pocke...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Sepr. 22d, 1784, by J. Harris, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Pulse, Cats, Chimneypieces, Clocks & watches, Dogs, Health care, Maps, Physicians, Pictures, Rugs, Sick persons, and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Physical advice [graphic]

14.
The king [graphic]

Creator:
Madeley, George Edward, lithographer
Published / Created:
1830.
Call Number:
830.00.00.120
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A figure of king shown full length standing on a ship. His body is made from ceremonial objects and other objects that reflect the majesty of Great Britain: a map of the British Isles, anchors from ships, sword and sceptors, tridents, coins, etc. He w...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Arcimboldesque figures, Anchors, Crowns, Maps, Scepters, Rulers, and Ships
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The king [graphic]

15.
Peter Griffin, map & print-seller, at the Dial and Three Crowns, next the Globe Tavern, Fleet

Creator:
Le Clerc, active 1738-1775, printmaker
Published / Created:
1747.
Call Number:
File 66 747 G852
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
"Trade card of Peter Griffin, printseller, at Dial and Three Crowns, Next the Globe Tavern, Fleet Street, from the late Overtons; text on sheet at the centre with clock face and three crowns above; with various prints overlapping behind it, including ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Sold by Peter Griffin, map & printseller at the Three Crowns & Dial, next the Globe Tavern, Fleet Street
Subject (Topic):
Prints, Maps, Clocks & watches, and Crowns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Peter Griffin, map & print-seller, at the Dial and Three Crowns, next the Globe Tavern, Fleet-Street; from the late Overtons [graphic]

16.
The present state of Europe : a political farce of four acts, as it is now in rehearsal by all the

Creator:
Hilton, J.
Published / Created:
[1762]
Call Number:
762.00.00.21+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
H. Jackson
Subject (Name):
Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria, 1717-1780, Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774, Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786, Augustus III, King of Poland, 1696-1763, Maubert de Gouvest, Jean Henri, 1721-1767, and Brühl, Heinrich, Graf von, 1700-1763
Subject (Topic):
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Hangings (Executions), Hospitals, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The present state of Europe : a political farce of four acts, as it is now in rehearsal by all the potentates anno dom. MDCCLXII. Act III [graphic]

17.
Political billiards [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[30 September 1829]
Call Number:
820.09.30.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"European sovereigns (wearing crowns) and others, watch a game of billiards between the Tsar, the principal figure, and the Sultan. Nicholas (left), a dandy in uniform, is about to make a stroke which will inevitably pocket the Turkish ball; in the po...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Sep. 30, 1829, by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket ...
Subject (Name):
Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia, 1796-1855, Mahmud II, Sultan of the Turks, 1784-1839, Kapodistrias, Iōannēs Antōniou, 1776-1831, Charles X, King of France, 1757-1836, Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1768-1835, Frederick William III, King of Prussia, 1770-1840, Francesco I, King of the Two Sicilies, 1777-1830, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Ferdinand VII, King of Spain, 1784-1833, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Karl II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Wolfenbüttel, 1804-1873, O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847, Pius VIII, Pope, 1761-1830, and Miguel I, King of Portugal, 1802-1866
Subject (Topic):
Billiards, Heads of state, Dandies, Pipes (Smoking), and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Political billiards [graphic]

18.
The topers atlas [graphic]

Creator:
Grinagain, Giles, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1801]
Call Number:
801.11.01.02 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man with multiple carbuncles on his face holds a map in his hands. Through the center of the map runs 'Rhino Fluvius'. The land is divided into provinces or states with names based on types of wines. Behind on the wall is a shelf with wine bottle...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Novr. 1st 1801 by Mr. Howitt, No. 15 Queen St., Soho
Subject (Topic):
Drinking vessels, Maps, and Wine
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The topers atlas [graphic]

19.
The Dutch divisions [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 June 1787]
Call Number:
787.06.23.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Four monarchs divide between them a map of the territories of the Dutch Republic, all saying, "Let us support the poor Dutch!" In the background (left) the 'Stadt House' falls in ruins, and on a small rock in the sea inscribed 'Texel' a fat Dutchman ...
Description:
Title etched below image
Publisher:
Pubd. June 23d, 1787, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793, Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1741-1790, and Frederick William II, King of Prussia, 1744-1797
Subject (Topic):
Maps, Daggers & swords, Scissors & shears, Pipes (Smoking), Geese, and Ethnic stereotypes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Dutch divisions [graphic].

20.
The Dutch divisions [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 June 1787]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Four monarchs divide between them a map of the territories of the Dutch Republic, all saying, "Let us support the poor Dutch!" In the background (left) the 'Stadt House' falls in ruins, and on a small rock in the sea inscribed 'Texel' a fat Dutchman ...
Description:
Title etched below image
Publisher:
Pubd. June 23d, 1787, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793, Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1741-1790, and Frederick William II, King of Prussia, 1744-1797
Subject (Topic):
Maps, Daggers & swords, Scissors & shears, Pipes (Smoking), Geese, and Ethnic stereotypes
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Dutch divisions [graphic].

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