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1. A D--e rout, or, Reynard in his element [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [26 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.26.03+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- On Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, Fox is shown walking arm-in-arm with the Duchess of Devonshire left to right. Her petticoats are being blown up to the knee by a blast from the mouth of North, whose head emerges from clouds in the upper left corner of the design. She says, "The Favourable assistance of Boras is very gratefull when heated, by the fateigues of Canvasing". Fox dances along with a slyly jovial expression, holding up in his left hand a purse labelled 'Fresh Supplies'; he says, 'Charly loves to kiss & play as sweet as Sugar Candy'. The Duchess wears a hat trimmed with a large 'Fox' favour, three ostrich feathers and a fox's brush. From her left leg hangs the ribbon of a garter inscribed 'Fox'. Immediately behind the Duchess is Burke on hands and knees peering under her petticoats; he says, "Heavens how happily the principels of the Sublime & Butiful are blended". Behind him walk together two rough fellows (left), one a butcher, who turns grinning to his companion and points to the Duchess's legs and saying, "I thought we ware all to avoid a Scrutany if Possible". Across the front of his cap is the word 'Fox'. The other answers, "So we are, for except in this instance Dam me if I think we are able to bare one". On the extreme right a grinning youth plays a fiddle to which Fox dances; he sings, "Charly loves good Cakes & ale Charly loves good Brandy
- Alternative Title:
- Reynard in his element and Devonshire rout
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Smaller of two very similar plates published on the same day and by the same publisher. Cf. No. 6555 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., Watermark in center of sheet: J Whatman., and Mounted to 27 x 37 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub. April 26, 1784, by F. Clarkson, No. 73 St. Pauls Church Yard
- Subject (Geographic):
- England) and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Butchers, Musicians, Political campaigns, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A D--e rout, or, Reynard in his element [graphic].
2. A barbers shop from an original drawing by H. Bunbury Esqr. in the possession of Sr. Joshua Reynolds, to whom this plate is inscribed by his much obliged & most humble servant, John Jones. [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [12 May 1785]
- Call Number:
- Bunbury Drawer 785.05.12.01
- Collection Title:
- Volume 2, page 31. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A scene in a barber's shop during the Westminster Election of 1784. The centre figure is a man seated, full-face, swathed in a sheet, while a boy (left) applies tongs to his hair, which a man (right) is combing. From the pocket of the boy protrudes a label inscribed 'Hood'; from that of the other, '[Wr]ay'. On the ground projecting from the sheet is '[F]ox'. In the foreground (left) a customer is seated, clasping his bald head with a concerned expression as he reads a newspaper; behind his head is a notice, 'State of the Poll'. Two men, their hair freshly curled, stand in profile to the left before a looking-glass (left) adjusting their cravats. On the extreme right a barber shaves a man whose face is lathered; the barber's apron is inscribed 'Success to the Poll'. Next, a stout man wearing top-boots, standing full-face, turning his head upwards and in profile to the left, stanches a cut on his cheek with a towel. A boy stands beside him holding a barber's basin. In the centre foreground two dogs tug at a bag-wig; one (left) wears a 'Hood & Wray' favour, the other a Fox favour. A large hat on the ground has a 'Hood and Wray' favour. A barber's block has been overturned (left). On another (left) is a wig. Wigs and wig-boxes decorate the back wall."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image. and Watermark.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd as the act directs, May 12, 1785, by J. Jones, Great Portland Street, & W. Dickenson [sic], No. 158 Bond Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805., Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Political elections, Barbers, Barbershops, Dogs, Hairdressing, Hairstyles, Shaving, Shaving equipment, and Wigs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A barbers shop from an original drawing by H. Bunbury Esqr. in the possession of Sr. Joshua Reynolds, to whom this plate is inscribed by his much obliged & most humble servant, John Jones. [graphic]
3. A barbers shop from an original drawing by H. Bunbury Esqr. in the possession of Sr. Joshua Reynolds, to whom this plate is inscribed by his much obliged & most humble servant, John Jones. [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [12 May 1785]
- Call Number:
- Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Volume 2, page 31. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A scene in a barber's shop during the Westminster Election of 1784. The centre figure is a man seated, full-face, swathed in a sheet, while a boy (left) applies tongs to his hair, which a man (right) is combing. From the pocket of the boy protrudes a label inscribed 'Hood'; from that of the other, '[Wr]ay'. On the ground projecting from the sheet is '[F]ox'. In the foreground (left) a customer is seated, clasping his bald head with a concerned expression as he reads a newspaper; behind his head is a notice, 'State of the Poll'. Two men, their hair freshly curled, stand in profile to the left before a looking-glass (left) adjusting their cravats. On the extreme right a barber shaves a man whose face is lathered; the barber's apron is inscribed 'Success to the Poll'. Next, a stout man wearing top-boots, standing full-face, turning his head upwards and in profile to the left, stanches a cut on his cheek with a towel. A boy stands beside him holding a barber's basin. In the centre foreground two dogs tug at a bag-wig; one (left) wears a 'Hood & Wray' favour, the other a Fox favour. A large hat on the ground has a 'Hood and Wray' favour. A barber's block has been overturned (left). On another (left) is a wig. Wigs and wig-boxes decorate the back wall."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Mounted on page 31 in volume 2 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs., 1 print : stipple engraving and etching with rocker on laid paper ; sheet 50.7 x 66.7 cm., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd as the act directs, May 12, 1785, by J. Jones, Great Portland Street, & W. Dickenson [sic], No. 158 Bond Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805., Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Political elections, Barbers, Barbershops, Dogs, Hairdressing, Hairstyles, Shaving, Shaving equipment, and Wigs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A barbers shop from an original drawing by H. Bunbury Esqr. in the possession of Sr. Joshua Reynolds, to whom this plate is inscribed by his much obliged & most humble servant, John Jones. [graphic]
4. A borough secur'd, or, Reynards resource [graphic].
- Creator:
- Barrow, J., active 1782-1785, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [24 May 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.05.24.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire (right), wearing very wide hooped petticoats, shelters a fox beneath them. Its head projects from a slit which she holds open with her hands, its tail shows between her feet. She says:"Here my dear Reynard when all trouble's past, You'll find a Borrough open at the last."Her hat is trimmed with the usual ostrich plumes and fox's brush, cf. BMSat 6530, &c. North stands facing her, saying "He's IN for a Borrough". Beneath the design is inscribed:"In vain may Wits reprove, and Criticks blame, Nor shall concealment in this cause defame, Reynard in gratitude of such protection, Now pays the devoirs of his Election.""--British Museum online catalogue for original print entitled: Parliment [sic] security or a borrough in reserve
- Alternative Title:
- Reynards resource and Borough secured
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Reissue of number 6559 with different title and alterations to the plate. Cf. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v.6.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by E. Rich, May 24, 1784, No. 55, opposite Andertons [sic] Coffee House, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Foxes, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A borough secur'd, or, Reynards resource [graphic].
5. A consultation of surgeons [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1769]
- Call Number:
- 769.03.00.04 Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Publication place and date inferred from those of the periodical for which this plate was engraved., Plate from: The Oxford magazine or, Universal museum ... London : Printed for the authors, v. 2 (1769), p. 88., and Temporary local subject terms: Stafford Crane -- David Middleton -- Christopher Fullager -- Robert Young.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Brentford (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Cowell, Benjamin., Bromfield, William, 1712-1792, Ranby, John, 1703-1773, Hawkins, Caesar, Sir, 1711-1786, Pott, Percivall, 1714-1788, Gregory, John, 1724-1773, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1768, Bribery, and Physicians
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A consultation of surgeons [graphic].
6. A meeting of the female canvassers in Covent Garden [graphic]
- Creator:
- Carey, William Paulet, 1759-1839, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- April 27, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.04.27.02.2+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Signed "M." in the lower right corner., Earlier state without imprint date and with alterations to the design. Cf. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 6557., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to Election Committee -- Allusion to Wood's Hotel -- Covent Garden -- Allusion to scrutiny -- Allusion to political grapes -- Election favors -- Voting: plumpers -- Ballad singers -- Placards -- Key to the Back Stairs -- Allusion to Hervey Redmond, 2nd Viscount Montmorres, 1746?-1797 -- Allusion to John Churchill, , fl. 1784., and Watermark in center of sheet: fleur-de-lis with initials G [or C?] R.
- Publisher:
- Pub. as the act directs by W. Holland, No. 66 Drury Lane
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Buckinghamshire, Albinia Hobart, Countess of, 1738-1816, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Political elections, Elections, 1784, Canvassing, and Singers
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A meeting of the female canvassers in Covent Garden [graphic]
7. A picture of futurity [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- May 1831.
- Call Number:
- 831.05.00.02+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Grey stands in the center pulling back a curtain on the large painting (right) addressing the three men (probably Peel, Cumberland, and Wellington) who look on in amazement. Grey says, "Gentlemen this is a fine color'd picture representing Futurity. The idea of which was concieved [sic] by an injured people and painted by a new and promising artist. Reform." Reading from the left Peel looks at himself in the painting seated in a chair at a loom, "Why if there a'nt me at a spinning Jenny." Cumberland, hat flying off, looking at himself depicted in the painting on his backside, "And me dying on a dunghill." And Wellington closest to the painting that depicts him as a wounded soldier holding a broom and begging with his cap in hand, observes "And me begging." In the painting is a tower with the British and French flags the former with the year 1814, referencing the Wellington's successful campaign to end the Peninsular War
- Description:
- Title from text below image. and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by G. Tregear, Cheapside
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Parliament, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, 1771-1851, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, and Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845
- Subject (Topic):
- Reform, Politics and government, Begging, Spinning machinery, and Paintings
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A picture of futurity [graphic]
8. A scene at the New Theatre Covent Garden [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [16 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.16.02+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed mostly within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Dishes: tankard inscribed 'House' -- Trades: poll clerks -- Theaters: Covent Garden -- Hustings -- Election favors -- Elections: parochial poll books -- Parishes: St. James's Parish -- St. Martin's Parish., Watermark in center of sheet., and Mounted to 25 x 34 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd Aprill [the] 16, 1784, by J. Wallis, No. 16 Ludgate
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Crutches, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A scene at the New Theatre Covent Garden [graphic].
9. An electioneering procession from the M-n House to G-d Hall [graphic]
- Creator:
- Nixon, John, -1818, artist
- Published / Created:
- [25 October 1781]
- Call Number:
- 781.10.25.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "An election procession of thirteen patriots walking from right to left wearing the colours of Sir Watkin Lewes, elected M.P. for the City, 29 Sept. 1781, see British Museum satire no. 5849. Two flags are carried, one "Lewes & Freedom", the other, "No Ministerial Influence", in reference to Lewes' speech on his election on 29 Sept. Two of the men are playing flutes, a third blows a horn. The figures are probably portraits; two are butchers wearing aprons, their steels hanging from their waists; beside one of them walks a muzzled dog with a collar inscribed "Liberty"; this butcher is eating as he walks. One man drinks a glass of wine, holding a lump of food in his left hand. One with a swathed and gouty leg walks on crutches. All have election favours in their hats, these are inscribed respectively "Lewes for ever"; "Sr Watkin for ever"; "Freedom"; "Lewes"; "No Bribery"; "Lewes"; "No Corruption". In the hat of the butcher with the dog is "Freedom's my plan Sr Watkin is the Man". The background is formed by the lower part of the façade of two houses in a street, the front of two shops being indicated. On the pavement (left) four little chimney-sweeps are shouting and waving their hats and brushes."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Electioneering procession from the Mansion House to Guildhall
- Description:
- Title etched below image. The 'o' in 'electioneering' has been inserted above the line., Signed in the image "J.N." JN is the monogram of John Nixon., and Verses following title: These stanch friends to freedom you here do behold, Will be bribe'd with good eating tho' they spurn at yr gold. For offer them money it's such a disgrace, 'Tis a thousand to one they dont spit in your face. But give them pudding & beef with compliments civil, To serve you they'll go ay e'en to the devil."
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Octr. 25, 1781 by W. Wells No. 132 Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, London, and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Lewes, Watkin, Sir, 1740?-1821 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Political activity, Elections, Butchers, City & town life, Chimney sweeps, Clothing & dress, Corruption, Dogs, Muckraking, Musical instruments, Political parades & rallies, Slogans, and Staffs (Sticks)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > An electioneering procession from the M-n House to G-d Hall [graphic]
10. Argument against feeling [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1785?]
- Call Number:
- 785.00.00.15
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Pitt lies prone on a whipping-block; Fox (left) holds up his coat-tails in his left hand, while he raises a birch-rod in his right, Pitt's bare posteriors being much scarred. Pitt says, "This is a question of feeling not Argumt"."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Successful opposition -- Scrutiny begun on April 23, 1784 -- Allusion to Irish propositions -- Birch rods -- Whipping blocks., Watermark in center of sheet: Portal & Bridges., and Mounted to 27 x 33 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd by E. Jackson, Mary le bone Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England) and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Argument against feeling [graphic].
11. At a meeting of the committee for promoting the election of John Horne Tooke Esq. in the parish of St. James’s Westminster ...
- Published / Created:
- [1796]
- Call Number:
- File 646 796 At861+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Description:
- Caption title., Dated June 23, 1796., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London
- Subject (Name):
- Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812. and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1796 and Elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > At a meeting of the committee for promoting the election of John Horne Tooke Esq. in the parish of St. James’s Westminster ...
12. Blood & Co. setting fire to the tower & stealing the crown [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [26 July 1788]
- Call Number:
- 788.07.26.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Fox, followed by Burke and Sheridan, hastily leaves a vaulted archway from which issue smoke and flames. George Hanger (left) runs in front, holding a burning firebrand; behind him is the White Tower in flames. Fox carries the crown which he partly conceals under his voluminous coat. Burke, dressed as a Jesuit (cf. BMSat 6026), holds the sceptre; he looks with satisfaction at Sheridan, who takes his arm. Sheridan holds the orb; in his hat is an election favour inscribed 'Townsend'. Hanger wears a cocked hat with an election favour, his military coat and tight breeches are in rags; under his arm is a sack labelled 'Unmill'd Coin'. Torn bills pasted on the wall behind Fox's head are inscribed 'the Westminster Election; for the Interest of Lord J. Townsd', and 'Leak's Pills'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Blood and Co. setting fire to the tower and stealing the crown and Blood and Company setting fire to the tower and stealing the crown
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Gillray in the British Museum catalogue., Following imprint: Price 1 s., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to Lord John Townshend, 1757-1833 -- Allusion to Captain Mason, fl. 1671 -- Allusion to Thomas Blood, 1618?-1680 -- Tower of London -- Burning of White Tower -- Medical Signs: Pills -- Leake's -- Crowns -- Sceptres -- Orbs -- Election favours -- Attempted thievery: Blood and Mason, 1671 -- Perogatives: Fox's attempt to steal -- Torches: firebrand.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. July 26th, 1788, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Hanger, George, 1751?-1824, Townshend, John, Lord., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1788 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Blood & Co. setting fire to the tower & stealing the crown [graphic].
13. Charles the Third, King of all the Orkneys and would be monarch of the East, or, The effects of a bad conscience [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [16 June 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.06.16.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Fox, dressed as a Tudor monarch, starts from a low couch on which he has been lying, his eyes staring in horror. In his right hand he grasps a sword inscribed 'Injustice'. Round his neck, on a ribbon inscribed 'Order of Blacklegs', is a medallion bearing a dice-box and dice. At his feet is a helmet (right) with a closed visor inscribed 'Helmet of Unrighteousness', and various documents inscribed respectively 'Petn Kirkwa[ll]' ; 'Westminster Election'; 'Private list 2500 bad votes on my side of the Question'; 'Ways and means P-- W-- [Prince of Wales] Newmar[ket] Brooks's--Dutchess--North--D-- de Chart[res] &c. &c. &c. &c'; 'India Bill For the better security Of power to me and my Friends'. Fox wears a ruff, slashed doublet and trunk-hose, an ermine-bordered cloak, and slashed shoes. A curtain hangs on each side of the couch; it partly conceals (left) a framed portrait-head of the Duchess of Devonshire in profile to the right, wearing at her breast a 'Fox' favour. Above the design is etched: 'If we be conquerd, Let men conquer us, And not these Bastard Britons, whom my Father Has in their own Land, Cheaten, spurn d and trod 'on And left them on record an Heir of Shame. Are these men fit to be the Heirs of England?'"--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Charles III, King of all the Orkneys and would be monarch of the East and Effects of a bad conscience
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Temporary local subject terms: Emotions -- Male costume: Tudor dress -- Allusion to gambling -- Tassels -- Curtains -- Allusion to William Shakespeare, Richard III, v. 3., Partial watermark bottom center of sheet: fleur-de-lis., and Mounted to 33 x 40 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. June 16th, 1784, as the act directs, by S. Fores, 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England) and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Great Britain. Parliament, and East India Company.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Fear, Draperies, Picture frames, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Charles the Third, King of all the Orkneys and would be monarch of the East, or, The effects of a bad conscience [graphic].
14. Doctor Barnacle driving a load of Spittalfields weavers to poll for Westminster [graphic]
- Creator:
- Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- May 6, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.05.06.02+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Westminster electors carted to polls -- 'Spittalfields weavers' -- Medal of the Westminster Justices of the Peace -- Ass-drawn carts -- Election favors -- Election flags -- Scrutiny -- Signs: Sign-posts -- Kelly, Justice of the Peace, fl. 1784., and Mounted to 28 x 37 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. as the act directs by J. Brown, Rathbone Place
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hall, Edward, active 1784-1793, Morris, Charles, 1745-1838, Cartwright, John, 1740-1824, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Pharmacists, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Doctor Barnacle driving a load of Spittalfields weavers to poll for Westminster [graphic]
15. Election coalition [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.13.01.1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from caption etched below image., Second state entitled: Returning from Brooks's., Printmaker identified from description of the 2nd state. Cf. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 6528., Temporary local subject terms: Coalitions -- Male costume: Hat of Prince of Wales with Fox's favor., Watermark in center of sheet: shield., and Mounted to 36 x 26 cm.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Election coalition [graphic].
16. Election-candidates, or, The republican-goose at the top of the polle the devil helping behind! / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [20 May 1807]
- Call Number:
- 807.05.20.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The rival candidates swarm up a pole, inscribed 'Westminster Election', in front of the hustings in Covent Garden. At the top is Burdett with the body and beak of a goose ... He is precariously poised on one webbed foot, the right leg. hanging down, dripping blood from a wound in the thigh (from Paull's bullet), but he is supported by a pitchfork held against his rightump by Horne Tooke, or the Devil, who stands astride the roof of the hustings. Tooke has webbed wings inscribed 'Deceit' and 'Sedition', cloven hoof and barbed tail, with round hat, coat, and clerical bands. Burdett's wings are 'Conceit' and 'Vanity'; his neck is stretched out towards an irradiated sun in the upper right. corner of the design, at which he is hissing, 'ssss [&c]' issuing from his beak. On the disk is a crown on a cushion; it is encircled by the words: 'The Sun of the Constitution'. Just below the goose is Cochrane, wearing the cocked hat and coat of a naval officer with striped seaman's trousers. He is active and agile, one hand on the pole, and one leg round it. In his right. hand he holds up a bludgeon: 'Reform', shouting fiercely to the mob below; his right. foot rests on the cask which encloses the paunchy body of the man below (Elliot), who is falling backwards. From his pocket issues a paper: 'Charges against St Vincent.' Below him legs and arms wildly outflung emerge from the cask which is inscribed 'Quassia' ... The head of the falling cask, inscribed 'Elliots Home Br[ewed], drops off, and its foaming contents pour down. Elliot drops a paper: 'Sixpenny Jack's Address'. Below Elliot, Sheridan, in his Harlequin suit (see BMSat 9916), enormously fat, grasps the pole with arms and legs, making no progress. Below him Paull falls head foremost and in back view to the ground; he is dressed as in BMSat 10725 and his (wounded) left leg breaks above the top-boot. He drops his shears and a cabbage. ..."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Republican-goose at the top of the polle and Republican-goose at the top of the pole
- Description:
- Title etched below image., The second 'l' in 'polle' in alternative title is etched above the line, inserted into the word 'pole' using a caret., Text following title: Vide Mr. Paul's letter, article: Horne Tooke., Four lines of text below title: Also, an exact representation of Sawney McCockran flourishing the cudgel of naval reform ..., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 36.3 x 26.1 cm, on sheet 39 x 28.1 cm., and Price and identities of figures added in margin in Gillray's hand.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. May 20th, 1807, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. Jamess [sic] Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Paull, James, 1770-1808, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863, Dundonald, Thomas Cochrane, Earl of, 1775-1860, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1807, Political elections, and Crowds
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Election-candidates, or, The republican-goose at the top of the polle the devil helping behind! / [graphic]
17. Election-troops bringing in their accounts to the pay-table [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [14 August 1788]
- Call Number:
- 788.08.14.01.1+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The 'Election-Troops', headed by Major Topham, advance towards the barred gate of the 'Treasury', behind which stands Pitt, holding a large key. He says, "I know nothing of you my Friends, Lord H------d pays all the expences himself - Hush! Hush! go to the back-Door in Great George Street under the Rose!" Topham holds out to Pitt a paper inscribed 'For Puffs & Squibs and for abusing opposition', in his right hand is a newspaper. 'The World' (see BMSat 7210, &c). Behind him is a dwarfish and ragged newsboy holding his horn, on his cap is the word 'Star' above a star. Under his arm is a copy of 'The Star' newspaper, in his right hand a paper inscribed 'For changing Sides; for hiring of Ballad Singers & Grub Street Writers. . .' . Next him is a publican holding a paper inscribed 'For Eating & Drink[ing] for Jack Ass Boys'. Behind these, three of the Foot Guards march together, each holding a paper inscribed 'For the attack in Bow Street' (see BMSat 7352); one holds a bayonet dripping with blood. Across the front of their caps is the word 'Hood'. A ragged and dwarfish cobbler holding a pair of shoes holds out a paper inscribed 'Far Voting 3 times'; he walks next two ballad-singers, one, fat, ragged, and pregnant, holds in her right hand a paper inscribed 'For Singing Ballads at 5 Skill pr Day . .', in her left hand is a sheaf of broadsides inscribed 'A begging we will go --- --- A new Song'. The woman next her holds a similar account; her hat is inscribed 'Hood'. On the extreme left is a sailor with a bludgeon who holds out a paper: 'For kicking up a Riot'. Next him is a burly and grinning negro (cf. BMSat 7367). Between these two and the cobbler a bearded Jew holds up in both hands a paper inscribed 'For Perjury & procuring Jew Voters'. Behind are the heads of the rest of the crowd; most wear election favours in their hats with the word 'Hood'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., "Price 1 s. 6.", Temporary local subject terms: Edward Thomas -- Reference to Horace Walpole -- Elections -- Military uniform of foot guards -- Naval uniform of sailors -- Negroes: Sailor with election favor in hat -- Newspapers: The World -- The Star., and Price mostly erased from sheet.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Augt. 14th, 1788, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Topham, Edward, 1751-1820, Great Britain. Parliament, and Great Britain. Treasury.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1788, Political elections, Newspaper vendors, and Shoemakers
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Election-troops bringing in their accounts to the pay-table [graphic]
18. Every man has his hobby horse [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 May 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.05.01.02+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire, carrying Fox on her back, approaches an alehouse. The host, a black man named 'Mungo', stands on his doorstep delightedly filling a glass for the Duchess; a fat disreputable slattern stands behind him. The Duchess, who supports herself by a large staff, holds a full purse in her hand, saying, "For the good of the Constitution give me a Glass of Gin", the suggestion being that she will pay a large sum for the gin to secure a vote (cf. British Museum Satires No. 6548). Her hat with ostrich plumes and fox's brush has a favour inscribed 'Fox ForNi'. Fox, one hand resting on her shoulder, waves his hat; they are both in profile to the right. Over the doorway of the alehouse (or perhaps brothel) is inscribed 'Mungo's Hotel Dealer in British Spirits'; the woman says, "Give the poor Man a Vote my Dear he is a good Man for the Ladies". A dog beside her barks at the visitors. The gabled roofs and casement windows indicated in the background suggest that this is an old and disreputable part of Westminster, resembling Peter Street as in British Museum Satires No. 6548. The crowd, which is very freely sketched, also suggests a low neighbourhood; a man and woman walk or dance along, their arms round each other's shoulders; he flourishes a full tankard. An excited group shout and wave their hats round two tall standards: one, 'Fox and Liberty all over the world', above two crossed executioner's axes, the other, 'Rights of the Commons' and 'No Prerogative', with a cap of Liberty on the pole."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Rowlandson. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Partial watermark top center of sheet., and Mounted to 28 x 38 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. May 1st, 1784, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Political elections, Eating & drinking facilities, Doors & doorways, Alcoholic beverages, Staffs (Sticks), Purses, Feathers, Dogs, Casement windows, Crowds, and Liberty cap
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Every man has his hobby horse [graphic]
19. Every man has his hobby horse [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 May 1784] and [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 19. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire, carrying Fox on her back, approaches an alehouse. The host, a black man named 'Mungo', stands on his doorstep delightedly filling a glass for the Duchess; a fat disreputable slattern stands behind him. The Duchess, who supports herself by a large staff, holds a full purse in her hand, saying, "For the good of the Constitution give me a Glass of Gin", the suggestion being that she will pay a large sum for the gin to secure a vote (cf. British Museum Satires No. 6548). Her hat with ostrich plumes and fox's brush has a favour inscribed 'Fox ForNi'. Fox, one hand resting on her shoulder, waves his hat; they are both in profile to the right. Over the doorway of the alehouse (or perhaps brothel) is inscribed 'Mungo's Hotel Dealer in British Spirits'; the woman says, "Give the poor Man a Vote my Dear he is a good Man for the Ladies". A dog beside her barks at the visitors. The gabled roofs and casement windows indicated in the background suggest that this is an old and disreputable part of Westminster, resembling Peter Street as in British Museum Satires No. 6548. The crowd, which is very freely sketched, also suggests a low neighbourhood; a man and woman walk or dance along, their arms round each other's shoulders; he flourishes a full tankard. An excited group shout and wave their hats round two tall standards: one, 'Fox and Liberty all over the world', above two crossed executioner's axes, the other, 'Rights of the Commons' and 'No Prerogative', with a cap of Liberty on the pole."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Rowlandson. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., Restrike, with etched and engraved lines added to plate to cover the bosom of the woman in the dooway. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6566 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 1, page 135., Temporary local subject terms: Prudery: Plate altered., and On leaf 19 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. May 1st, 1784, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand and Field & Tuer
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Every man has his hobby horse [graphic]
20. Fatal ambition, or, Reynard at his wits end [graphic].
- Creator:
- Collings, Samuel, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [22 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.22.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Reynard at his wits end
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed mostly within plate mark., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Female costume: Riding habits -- Election favors -- Canvassing -- Allusion to William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, 1748-1811 -- Chains., and Watermark in center of sheet: Taylor.
- Publisher:
- Pub. April 22, 1784, by W. Wells, No. 132 Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Portland, Dorothy Cavendish, Duchess of, 1750-1794, Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Fatal ambition, or, Reynard at his wits end [graphic].
21. For the benifit [sic] of the champion a catch to be perform'd at the New Theatre Covent Garden ... / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [20 May 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.05.20.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire with two other catch-singers, Fox and North, who are dressed as fat old market-women. The Duchess (left) elegantly dressed, but with her breast uncovered and wearing her election hat with 'Fox' favours, feathers, and fox's brush, puts her left hand on Fox's shoulder, pointing to a tomb-stone beside her (left) inscribed, beneath its skull and cross-bones, 'Here lies poor C--C--L--RAY'. She sings: "Look neighbours look here lyes Poor C-------ray [Cecil Wray]". Fox, his left hand grasping a crutch-headed stick, turning to North, sings "Dead & turn'd to Clay". North (right), also with a stick, sings "What Old C------l". Through the wings peers the anxious-looking, spectacled profile of Burke (right). Three framed pictures decorate the wall behind the performers: 'The fox who had lost his Tail' (cf. British Museum Satires No. 6530), a tail-less fox looking at four others who are discussing the situation. This is flanked by two oval pictures, 'Fox and Crow' (left), the fox looking up longingly at the crow on a branch, and 'Fox and Grapes' (right), a fox on its hind-legs below a vine-branch, cf. British Museum Satires No. 5962."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- For the benifit of the champion and For the benefit of the champion
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Title continues: ... for admission apply to the D-ss., Date of publication from Grego., Text below title: NB. Gratis to those who wear large tails., Sheet trimmed mostly within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Trades: Market women -- Fox and North as market women -- Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers -- Fox and goose -- Literature: Aesop, fl. 620-564 B.C., Fables -- Music: Catch (round) -- Election favors -- Pictures amplifying subject -- Foxes., and Mounted to 27 x 42 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. and sold by Wm. Humphrey
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Crutches, Politics and government, Singers, and Tombs & sepulchral monuments
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > For the benifit [sic] of the champion a catch to be perform'd at the New Theatre Covent Garden ... / [graphic]
22. For the benifit [sic] of the champion a catch to be perform'd at the New Theatre Covent Garden ... / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [20 May 1784] and [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 21. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire with two other catch-singers, Fox and North, who are dressed as fat old market-women. The Duchess (left) elegantly dressed, but with her breast uncovered and wearing her election hat with 'Fox' favours, feathers, and fox's brush, puts her left hand on Fox's shoulder, pointing to a tomb-stone beside her (left) inscribed, beneath its skull and cross-bones, 'Here lies poor C--C--L--RAY'. She sings: "Look neighbours look here lyes Poor C-------ray [Cecil Wray]". Fox, his left hand grasping a crutch-headed stick, turning to North, sings "Dead & turn'd to Clay". North (right), also with a stick, sings "What Old C------l". Through the wings peers the anxious-looking, spectacled profile of Burke (right). Three framed pictures decorate the wall behind the performers: 'The fox who had lost his Tail' (cf. British Museum Satires No. 6530), a tail-less fox looking at four others who are discussing the situation. This is flanked by two oval pictures, 'Fox and Crow' (left), the fox looking up longingly at the crow on a branch, and 'Fox and Grapes' (right), a fox on its hind-legs below a vine-branch, cf. British Museum Satires No. 5962."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- For the benifit of the champion and For the benefit of the champion
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Title continues: ... for admission apply to the D-ss., Restrike. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6591 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Plate originally published 20 May 1784; see Grego., Text below title: NB. Gratis to those who wear large tails., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 1, pages 142-3., and On leaf 21 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. and sold by Wm. Humphrey and Field & Tuer
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > For the benifit [sic] of the champion a catch to be perform'd at the New Theatre Covent Garden ... / [graphic]
23. Fox's cotillon in St. James's Market [graphic]
- Creator:
- Carey, William Paulet, 1759-1839, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.15.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Fox's cotillion in St. James's Market
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Signed "M." in the lower right corner of design., Publication date partly trimmed; verified in British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Watermark in center of sheet., and Mounted to 26 x 35 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub. as the act directs by W. Holland, No. 66 Drury Lane
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Butchers, Butcher shops, Dance, Dogs, Musicians, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Fox's cotillon in St. James's Market [graphic]
24. Her +++++ carrying a plumper for Charly [graphic].
- Creator:
- Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- April 30, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.04.30.03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire (left) carries a fat butcher (right), both her arms round his waist, his right arm is round her waist, their faces are in profile looking at each other. She says, "I'll try all measures to bring the matter to a proper Issue"; he says, "Oh! - who can withstand such charms". She wears a large hat trimmed with a 'Fox' favour, laurel branch, and four fox's brushes inscribed respectively, 'Love and \ Liberty \ Delicacy and \ Decorum'. A crudely drawn hand on a signpost (right) points with a thumb 'To Covent Garden'. Behind the Duchess (left) is the corner of a building inscribed 'Newport Market'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Her Grace carrying a plumper for Charly
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Watermark (partial) right side of sheet: J Whatman., and Mounted to 32 x 25 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. as the act directs, for the proprieter [sic], by T. Bun, St. Martins Lane
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Political elections, Butchers, and Signs (Notices)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Her +++++ carrying a plumper for Charly [graphic].
25. Here we go up up up and there he goes down down downe [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1831]
- Call Number:
- 831.00.00.50
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A satire of the 1832 Reform Bill, with a see-saw with the Crown as the fulcrum. At the center is William IV, waving the Union flag; to the right is Lord Grey, seated on the lever, helping William balance with a scroll marked 'Union', with John Bull standing underneath, wedging the lever up with the 'Reform Bill'; and to the right the Duke of Wellington tumbles backwards as the lever breaks under the weight of him and two huge scrolls marked 'Anti Reform'.
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Date from dealer's description., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Laid on canvas backing.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by O. Hodgson, 10 Cloth Fair
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Reform, Politics and government, John Bull (Symbolic character), Seesaws, Crowns, Flags, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Here we go up up up and there he goes down down downe [graphic].
26. Insignia villae de Preton [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1784?]
- Call Number:
- 784.00.00.03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- A burlesque coat of arms of the city of Preston, evidently relating to a contested election of that city's parliamentary representative, probably John Burgoyne. A mayor with staff of office is on the left and a woman holding a chamber pot on the right. She stands behind an older horned man (a cuckold). The central escutcheon depicts a lamb, with Folly in a fools-cap as the crest
- Description:
- Title from item., Possibly by Isaac Cruikshank. See British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Preston (Lancashire, England) and England
- Subject (Name):
- Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792., Great Britain. Parliament, and Great Britain. Parliament, 1783-1784.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, Coats of arms, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Insignia villae de Preton [graphic].
27. Lords of the Bedchamber [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [14 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.14.03+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire (right), in morning cap and gown, makes tea for Fox and Sam House who sit side by side on a sofa (left). The duchess leans back in her chair, one hand on the tap of the urn, while she hands a cup to a footman who stands with a tray. Sam (left) has been served first; he sits stirring his tea and gazing adoringly at Fox (right), who playfully pats his bald head. A spaniel stands in front of them, begging. On the wall behind are two freely sketched whole length portraits: behind the duchess is Reynolds's portrait of her husband standing by his horse (as in British Museum Satires No. 6546), the other is over the heads of House and Fox."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue and Grego., Another impression of a print owned by Horace Walpole which is now at NYPL 71., and Mounted to 30 x 42 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. April 14th, 1784, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, London., and Westminster
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Devonshire, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1748-1811, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Politics and government, Dogs, Pleading (Begging), Political elections, and Servants
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Lords of the Bedchamber [graphic].
28. Lords of the Bedchamber [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [14 April 1784] and [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 18. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire (right), in morning cap and gown, makes tea for Fox and Sam House who sit side by side on a sofa (left). The duchess leans back in her chair, one hand on the tap of the urn, while she hands a cup to a footman who stands with a tray. Sam (left) has been served first; he sits stirring his tea and gazing adoringly at Fox (right), who playfully pats his bald head. A spaniel stands in front of them, begging. On the wall behind are two freely sketched whole length portraits: behind the duchess is Reynolds's portrait of her husband standing by his horse (as in British Museum Satires No. 6546), the other is over the heads of House and Fox."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attribution to Rowlandson from the British Museum catalogue and Grego., Restrike. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6529 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 1, pages 128-9., and On leaf 18 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. April 14th, 1784, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand and Field & Tuer
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, London., and Westminster
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Devonshire, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1748-1811, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Politics and government, Dogs, Pleading (Begging), Political elections, and Servants
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Lords of the Bedchamber [graphic].
29. Lork what a long tail our cat has got [graphic]
- Creator:
- Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [15 February 1831]
- Call Number:
- 831.02.15.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A thin cat with the head of Charles Grey walks on top of a wall. In his mourn is a fish labeled "First Lord of the Treasury 6000". His long tail, curving around the design and ending at the bottom right, is covered in white patches that are labeled with the names of his relations, their positions, and the amount of their pay. A stick figure of Wellington, with sword raised, appears in the right corner above the end of the tail. Posted on the wall are two signs: "Commit no nuisance" and "Reform in Parliament meeting will be [illegible scrawl]."
- Alternative Title:
- Tommy Grey with the tail of his order!!!
- Description:
- Title from caption etched below image. and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Feb. 15, 1831, by T. McLean, 26 Haymarke [sic]
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain. and Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Nepotism, Reform, History, Politics and government, and Cats
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Lork what a long tail our cat has got [graphic]
30. Majority one against the boroughmongers [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- March 26th, 1831.
- Call Number:
- 831.03.26.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A satire on the electoral Reform Bill of 1831, which was passed soon after this print was issued. Grant shows the figure of blind Justice leaning out from a mass of billowing clouds and holding her scales labelled "Reform 1813". The load on the left side labeled "People', though containing fewer documents -- Magna Carta, Economy & Retrenchment, Peace of Plenty, Extension of the Electi[c] Franchise, Cheap Government -- is heavier than the other plate "Oligarchy" which is weighted down by: Bribes, Corruption, Six Acts, Corn Law, Church, Rotten Boroughs, Corporation Charters, Law & Iniquity, Taxes, Imposts, Holy Alliance, [F?]onal Debt. A group of four men in the left foreground include a judge; the one man says "Behold! a mere feather turns the ballance in our favour and saves us from revolution & disgrace." Just beyond them in the middle distance the King stands firmly and says "The triumph of this great & vital cause will fix my crown more firm upon my head." On the right a group of over six men including a clergyman who wipes his brow and cries "The draft is in their favor. Our cause is lost. Oh dictatorium, dictatorium, dic-". Another gentleman behind him cries "They may vainly recken on a paltry unit, we have yet power to rent it peicemeal [sic]." In the distance a crowd cheers, and some hold signs for "Reform" and "Support the King & his ministers", etc
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by John Fairburn, Broadway, Ludgate Hill
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Reform, Politics and government, Cabinet officers, Clergy, Crowds, Demonstrations, Judges, Justice, and Scales
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Majority one against the boroughmongers [graphic]
31. Napoleon Buonaparte presents his respects to the worthy electors of Great Britain : begs leave to remind them, that he has lately conquered the rest of Europe, and to assure them, that the first wish of his heart is to take their convenient island under his protection ...
- Published / Created:
- [1806]
- Call Number:
- File 62 806 N216+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Alternative Title:
- Napoleon Bonaparte presents his respects to the worthy electors of Great Britain
- Description:
- Caption title., Dated from references to the 1806 election., and Watermark: 1806. For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- S. Gosnell, printer, Little Queen Street
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Parliament, Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821., Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809., Canning, George, 1770-1827., and Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1806
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Napoleon Buonaparte presents his respects to the worthy electors of Great Britain : begs leave to remind them, that he has lately conquered the rest of Europe, and to assure them, that the first wish of his heart is to take their convenient island under his protection ...
32. Opposition music, or, Freedom of election [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [ca. July 1788]
- Call Number:
- 788.07.00.03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Burke (centre) and Fox (right) raise above their heads cleavers and marrow-bones with which they appear about to smite a woman and child who have fallen to the ground. A man stoops, stretching out his hands in an attempt to protect them. George Hanger (left) stands holding up his cleaver in both hands, leaving no doubt that his intention is to strike. The attitude of Burke and Fox, though threatening, may indicate a vigorous performance of the traditional election music of the butchers
- Alternative Title:
- Freedom of election
- Description:
- Title etched below image. and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Hanger, George, 1751?-1824, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1788, Axes, Butchers, Political elections, and Riots
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Opposition music, or, Freedom of election [graphic].
33. Parliment [sic] scrutiny, or, A borrough in reserve [graphic].
- Creator:
- Barrow, J., active 1782-1785, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [28 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.28.02+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Duchess of Devonshire (right), wearing very wide hooped petticoats, shelters a fox beneath them. Its head projects from a slit which she holds open with her hands, its tail shows between her feet. She says:"Here my dear Reynard when all trouble's past, You'll find a Borrough open at the last."Her hat is trimmed with the usual ostrich plumes and fox's brush, cf. BMSat 6530, &c. North stands facing her, saying "He's IN for a Borrough". Beneath the design is inscribed:"In vain may Wits reprove, and Criticks blame, Nor shall concealment in this cause defame, Reynard in gratitude of such protection, Now pays the devoirs of his Election.""--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Parliment scrutiny, or, A borrough in reserve, Borough in reserve, and Parliament scrutiny
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Satire alludes to the Orkney boroughs., and Watermark top center of sheet: [...] R . Countermark in center of sheet: IV.
- Publisher:
- Pubd by E. Rich, April 28, 1784, No. 55 opposite Anderson's Coffee house, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Parliment [sic] scrutiny, or, A borrough in reserve [graphic].
34. Paul before Felix [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- July 12, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.07.12.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to St. Paul, d. 62 -- Allusion to Felix, fl. 51-58 -- Literature: Bible, Acts: 24.27-25-27 -- St. Ann's Church, Soho: Vestry room, scene of Westminster election scrutiny, 1784 -- High Bailiff of Westminster -- Scrutiny -- Pens: quills -- Lawyers -- Corbett, Thomas H., d. 1792.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Paul before Felix [graphic].
35. Paul before Felix, or, The high Bailif disconcerted [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- July 14, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.07.14.01.2+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Alternative Title:
- High Bailif disconcerted and High Bailiff disconcerted
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., One line of text below image., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to St. Paul, d. 62 -- Allusion to Felix, fl. 51-58 -- Literature: Bible, Acts: 24.27-25-27 -- St. Ann's Church, Soho: Vestry room, scene of Westminster election scrutiny, 1784 -- High Bailiff of Westminster -- Scrutiny -- Pens: quills -- Lawyers -- Corbett, Thomas H., d. 1792 -- Male costume: Scottish., and Partial watermark bottom center of sheet: fleur-de-lis with initials LVG below a shield.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Paul before Felix, or, The high Bailif disconcerted [graphic].
36. Paul before Felix, or, The high bailif disconcerted [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- July 14, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.07.14.01.1+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- High bailif disconcerted and High Bailiff disconcerted
- Description:
- Title etched above units., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to St. Paul, d. 62 -- Allusion to Felix, fl. 51-58 -- Literature: Bible, Acts: 24.27-25-27 -- St. Ann's Church, Soho: Vestry room, scene of Westminster election scrutiny, 1784 -- High Bailiff of Westminster -- Scrutiny -- Pens: quills -- Lawyers -- Corbett, Thomas H., d. 1792 -- Male costume: Scottish., and Mounted to 28 x 38 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Paul before Felix, or, The high bailif disconcerted [graphic].
37. Political affection [art original].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
- Published / Created:
- April 1784.
- Call Number:
- Drawings R79 no. 3 Box D145
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- The Duchess of Devonshire sits nursing a fox at her bare breast; the fox is dressed as a child, its paw on her lap. A child sits to her right crying, arms stretched towards her. On the left a cat licks the face of a dog while ignoring her kitten that crawls beside them. A cradle sits empty in the background (left).
- Description:
- Title and date from graphite pencil inscriptions in image., Study for the print of the same title, no. 6546 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., and With, on the opposite side of the sheet: a drawing for Reynard put to his shifts by the same artist.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Women in politics, Foxes, Breast feeding, Infants, Women, and Political activity
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Political affection [art original].
38. Pro bono publico the political cluster in terrorem / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- June 25th, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.06.25.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A conventional vine-branch ascends the left side of the design, then turns at right angles; from it hangs a symmetrical cluster of heads or masks of Fox and his supporters with closed eyes; the stalk attaching it to the branch is inscribed 'Ripe Fruit for Old Nick'. The central and largest head is that of Fox. On the left and right and slightly lower are the heads of North and Burke; these three are larger than the remaining heads. Between them and beneath Fox's chin are Keppel (left), and (right) perhaps Jack Lee. The apex of the cluster, between the stalk and Fox, is Lord Derby looking downwards. Flanking him, in profile, are Lord Stormont (left) and Lord John Cavendish (right)-Below Stormont and above North is the Duke of Portland, in profile to the left. Below Cavendish and above Burke is an unidentified profile having some resemblance to Carlisle. The lowest point of the cluster is the mask of Sam House. Between this and the heads of North and Burke on each side are two small profiles: below North (left) that of Hall the apothecary, and between Hall and House the hideous profile of the Westminster Justice (? Kelly), see BMSat 6575, &c.; below Burke (right) that of the Earl of Surrey, and between Surrey and House that of Powys. On the ground at the foot of the vine-branch and beneath the cluster is a pile of objects inscribed 'Trophies'. In the foreground (left) is a pair of crutches inscribed 'Patriotic Props'. In the centre of the base of the pile are (left) a fox's brush inscribed 'Euphorbium' (an allusion to the 'sneezing-bag' thrown at Fox, see BMSat 6426, &c.) and (right) a mask of the faces of Fox and North inscribed 'Coalition' imitated from 'The Mask by Sayers', see BMSat 6234. On the extreme left is a document inscribed 'Œconomy (but the word scored through) 24,000l. Pr Annum'; against it lie a pair of spectacles, emblems of Burke and the meagre results of his Bill of Economical Reform (cf. BMSat 5657). On the extreme right is a pestle (inscribed 'Capricum, Capricum') and mortar and another pair of spectacles, emblems of Hall the apothecary. Beside the pestle is a document inscribed 'Receipt Tax', an unpopular measure of the Coalition (see BMSat 6243, &c.) which was dropped by Pitt; a flag inscribed 'July 27th', a gibe at Keppel's conduct at the Battle of Ushant in 1778 (see BMSat 5992, &c); a paper inscribed 'American War', a gibe at North. In the centre, lying against the fox's brush, is a document inscribed 'India Bill' (see BMSat 6271, &c.) and an open book inscribed 'Platonic Love'. The three remaining trophies, at the summit of the pile, are a weaver's shuttle inscribed 'Weavers', to insinuate that Fox had bribed Spitalfields weavers to vote for him, see BMSat 6575, &c.; a laurel branch, emblem of victory in the Westminster Election; and a butcher's cleaver inscribed 'Westminster Election', emblem of the butchers canvassed by the Duchess of Devonshire"--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Political cluster in terrorem
- Description:
- Title from caption below image: Political cluster in terrorem, Text at top of image: Pro bono publico., and Temporary local subject terms: Bipartite masks: Fox and North -- Coalitions: Allusion to Fox-North Coalition, 1783 -- Apothecary's mortar and pestle -- Cleavers -- Allusion to canvassing butchers -- Taxes: Allusion to Receipt tax -- Allusion to 'sneezing bag' thrown at Fox, 12 February, 1784 -- Allusion to East India Bill, 1783 -- Allusion to Burke's bill on economical reform -- Allusion to American War -- Flags: allusion to the Battle of Ushant, 27 July, 1778 -- Allusion to Spittalfields weavers.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. as the act directs, by J. Brown, Rathbone Place
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Mansfield, David Murray, Earl of, 1727-1796, Cavendish, John, Lord, 1732-1796, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, House, Samuel, -1785, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Crutches, Eyeglasses, Gallows, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Pro bono publico the political cluster in terrorem / [graphic]
39. Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, No. 14 [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [30 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.30.01.2+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "An election-procession marches (right to left) towards the hustings which are indicated by a corner of the pediment of St. Paul's Church and a crowd. A band of butchers, with marrow-bones and cleavers, heads the procession. Next walks the Duchess of Devonshire, holding up on a pole a pair of breeches inscribed 'Man of the People', and surmounted by a crowing cock. She is followed by a lady holding up on a pole a placard with 'Fox (a fox) and the Rights of the Commons'. A third lady holds up on a pole a mob-cap and apron inscribed 'No Tax on Maid Servants'. They are followed by sturdy-looking citizens wearing 'Fox' favours, one of whom carries a fourth standard: a key tied in a hoop and inscribed 'Key of the Back Stairs', [This emblem appears to have been first used on 14 Feb., during Fox's procession to Devonshire House (see British Museum Satires No. 6421, &c), when 'at Lord Temple's, a wag held up a flag tied to a stick, hung round with crape, which he called 'the Secret Influence Key in Mourning'. Full and Authentic Account of the Proceedings in Westminster Hall', 1784, pp. 26-7 n.] in allusion to the 'secret influence' which favoured Pitt, cf. British Museum Satires No. 6417. &c, 6557, 6592, 7139, 7325, 7339, 7372, 7634, 8102. House is seen between the first two ladies, waving his hat and wildly cheering the procession; other spectators do the same. See British Museum Satires No. 6475, &c. The Duchess is more characterized than her two companions, who are probably her sister Lady Duncannon and perhaps Mrs. Crewe, cf. British Museum Satires No. 6493, &c. All three wear the ostrich plumes and fox's brush which were worn as emblems of the Prince of Wales and of Fox."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Reissue, with altered publication line, of a print originally issued with the imprint "London, Published April 30th, 1784, by G. Humphrey, No. 48 Long Acre." Cf. No. 6564 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., Temporary local subject terms: Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers -- Election standards -- Election emblems -- Electors' parade to the Hustings, Westminster, 1784 -- Marrowbones -- Cleavers -- Taxes: Proposed tax on maidservants, 1784 -- Key of the Back Stairs -- Election favors -- St. Paul's facade, Covent Garden., Watermark in center of sheet., and Mounted to 30 x 39 cm.
- Publisher:
- Published April 30th, 1784, by G. Humphrey, Printseller, & Dealer in Natural Curiosities, No. 48 Long Acre
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Bessborough, Henrietta Frances Spencer Ponsonby, Countess of, 1761-1821, Crewe, Frances Anne Greville Crewe, Lady, 1748-1818, Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Politics and government, Butchers, and Parades & processions
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, No. 14 [graphic].
40. Returning from Brooks's [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [13 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.13.01.2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Prince of Wales, drunk, staggers along supported on his right by Fox, on his left by Sam House. He wears a 'Fox' favour and a Prince of Wales plume in his hat. Fox, whose left arm is linked in the Prince's right, points at him with his right forefinger. House (right) stands in back-view, turning his head to look at Fox."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Questionable attribution to Gillray from British Museum catalogue., Originally issued without imprint and with the title: Election coalition. See Lewis Walpole Library 784.04.13.01.1., Etched below title in lower right: No. 12., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Coalitions -- Male costume: Hat of Prince of Wales with Fox's favor., and Oval image slightly trimmed at the top.
- Publisher:
- Published April 13, 1784, by G. Humphrey, No. 48 Long Acre
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Returning from Brooks's [graphic].
41. Reynard put to his shifts [art original].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1784]
- Call Number:
- Drawings R79 no. 3 Box D145
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- The Duchess of Devonshire stands with raised skirts while a fox takes cover under her petticoats. She looks toward a huntsman on her right, two hunting dogs at his feet. He calls "Tally O my good dogs" while in response they cry "No coalition" and "No India Bill." The Duchess says, "My dear Fox get into cover."
- Description:
- Study for the print of the same title, no. 6551 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6. and On the opposite side of the sheet: a drawing for Political affection by the same artist.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Women in politics, Women, and Political activity
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Reynard put to his shifts [art original].
42. Reynard's hope a scene in the Tempest between Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- April 15th, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.04.15.03+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item., Sheet trimmed partially within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Literature: Allusion to Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, The tempest -- Coalitions: Fox-North, 1783 -- Mythology: Allusion to Bacchus -- Dice-box as a compass -- Sun eclipses -- Fool's caps -- Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers., Partial watermark top center of sheet., and Mounted to 27 x 38 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. as the act directs, by T. Brown, Rathbone Place
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, London., and England.
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Great Britain. Parliament, and Royal George (Ship)
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Political elections, Shipwrecks, Barrels, and Gambling
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Reynard's hope a scene in the Tempest between Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban / [graphic]
43. S. Alan Gardiner. Covent Garden [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [ca. June 1796]
- Call Number:
- 796.06.00.02
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Sir Alan Gardner (left) in naval uniform, bends forward to cut off, with a sickle inscribed 'Loyalty', the head of Fox, which is planted in the ground like some monstrous vegetable, the hair terminating in leaves. One of these Gardner holds, saying, "My Life and Services are ever devoted to my King & Country". Fox says: "I was always a Staunch Friend to the Crops and Sans Culottes but this damn'd Crop is quite unexpected". Gardner stands on 'Constitutional Ground'. Behind him stands Britannia, towering above him, and holding a laurel wreath over his head; she says: "Go on, Britain approves and will protect you!" On her spear is the cap of Liberty. More 'venemous' democrats are being drawn towards flames by the Devil (right), a figure like that of BMSat 6283. He puts his trident-like rake in the neck of Horne Tooke, who has a reptilian body with a barbed tail and feline claws, saying, "Long look'd for come at last Welcome thou Staunch Friend and faithful Servant, enter thou onto the Hot-bed prepared for thee." Tooke, his head in profile to the right, says, "Now will no prospering Virtue gall my jaundiced Eye - nor people foster'd by a belov'd Sovereign and defended by the Wisdom of his Counsellors. - To Anarchy & Confusion I will blow my Horne, and wallow in every thing that's damnable". The Devil clutches in the talons of his right foot the head of Thelwall, who says, "This will not Tell well." His left foot tramples the neck of Hardy, who says, "I was Fool Hardy". In the background is a man-of-war, Queen, her flag inscribed 'June Ist'. Below the title: 'Weeds carefully eradicated, & Venemous Reptiles destroy'd \ by Royal Patent \ God save the King.'"--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Sir Alan Gardiner, Covent Garden
- Description:
- Title from item., Temporary local subject terms: Royal Navy: "Queen"., Watermark: Strasburg lily., and Mounted to 31 x 49 cm.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Parliament, Gardner, Alan Gardner, Baron, 1742-1809, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Thelwall, John, 1764-1834, and Hardy, Thomas, 1752-1832
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1796, First of June, Battle of the, 1794, Trials (Treason), Britannia (Symbolic character), Liberty cap, Devil, and Wreaths
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > S. Alan Gardiner. Covent Garden [graphic].
44. Shop tax, or no shop tax?.
- Creator:
- Enemy to the Shop Tax
- Published / Created:
- [1788]
- Call Number:
- File 646 788 En56
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- Caption title., Signed: Enemy to the shop tax., In support of Lord John Townshend against Lord Samuel Hood in the Westminster election of 1788., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Parliament, Townshend, John, 1757-1833., and Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1788, Taxation, Public opinion, and Retail trade
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Shop tax, or no shop tax?.
45. Song. The independent electors of Middlesex
- Published / Created:
- [1802]
- Call Number:
- File 763 802 So698
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- A slip song with the refrain "Derry down, down, &c" addressed to constituents of Middlesex to vote for independent radical candidates George Byng and Sir Francis Burdett in the upcoming local election of 1802
- Alternative Title:
- Independent electors of Middlesex
- Description:
- Caption title., In verse., First lines: Rouse, rouse, freedom's sons! all your efforts unite, Make choise of tried men, Independedt, upright; ..., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- J. Abraham, Clement's Lane
- Subject (Name):
- Byng, George, 1764-1847., Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1802
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Song. The independent electors of Middlesex
46. Supplys for the year 1784 [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [17 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.17.02+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Supplies for the year 1784
- Description:
- Title from caption etched below image., The number '4' etched over the number '3' in the imprint line., Sheet trimmed partially within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers -- Crowns: ducal coronet -- Sam House -- Dishes: foaming tankard -- Masks -- Election favors -- Coins -- Fountains -- Allusion to Ralph Payne, Baron Lavington, 1739-1807., and Mounted to 30 x 39 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd as the act directs April 17, 1784, by H. MacPhail, No. 68 H'h. Holborn
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Portland, Dorothy Cavendish, Duchess of, 1750-1794, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Cancassing, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Supplys for the year 1784 [graphic].
47. Supporters of F-x and liberty [graphic].
- Creator:
- Barrow, J., active 1782-1785, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [24 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.24.03+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Four men stand in the pillory, in pairs. The arrangement is not that of the actual pillory: they stand on a cross-bar which connects two high posts, one at each side of the design, each of which supports a board, through the holes in which are thrust the heads and hands of two victims. The cross-bar is much above the level of the ground. In the centre of the design, below the cross-bar, is inset the head of Fox in an oval, on a much larger scale than the figures; he has an expression of scowling perplexity, The men in the pillory say (left to right), "I am only vexed I was not Paid before I swore"; "Little did I think of this &, Dam such pay as this"; "They Promise to keep me from Danger"; and, "Dam her Gr------e she brought me to this." Beneath the design is engraved:'These little Villains must submit to fate That great ones may enjoy the World, in State."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Supporters of Fox and liberty
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Watermark in center of sheet: fleur-de-lis.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. April 24, 1784, by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Honesty, Pillories, Political elections, and Stocks (Punishment)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Supporters of F-x and liberty [graphic].
48. Symptoms of tumbling or falling short [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- June 17, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.06.17.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Temporary local subject terms: Election polls -- Scrutiny -- Allusion to canvassing -- Allusion to Duke of Devonshire., and Mounted to 30 x 41 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd by W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Horses, Signs (Notices), and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Symptoms of tumbling or falling short [graphic].
49. The Brentford race for the Middlesex septennial plate [graphic]
- Creator:
- Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- April 22d, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.04.22.08+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The candidates for Middlesex and their supporters race (right to left) to Brentford. The foremost rider is Wilkes on a horse wearing a royal crown (indicating George III); he holds up the cap of 'Liberty' on its staff. Half a length behind, and nearer the spectator, is Mainwaring, holding up a sword whose blade is inscribed 'Justice'. His horse's human head is blindfolded, in its mouth is a pair of scales; in one balance is 'Byng Dunston', in the other and heavier, 'Wilkes Manwaring'. The horse probably represents Justice, its rider was a well-known Middlesex Justice and chairman of the Middlesex Sessions. Behind Wilkes, his horse's head hidden, is a rider not identified, he has lost his stirrups and clutches his saddle with both hands. Behind these three and in the centre of the design is George Byng, the friend of Fox and the Prince of Wales, M.P. for Middlesex since 1780. He rides a pair of horses (representing the Coalition), standing with one foot on the saddle of each; the near horse has the head of Fox, the other that of North; the tail of the near horse is a fox's brush inscribed 'Grace'. The fore legs of the pair touch a paper inscribed 'Test'. Byng's whip is inscribed 'Coalition' and he is saying, "Spur them up behind Doctor, or I shall lose the race", addressing Hall, the Westminster apothecary, who rides like a hobby horse a pair of crutches tied with a ribbon; in place of a hat he wears a mortar inscribed 'All [sic] Blue and Buff'; he holds up his pestle as if it were a whip. Behind Byng, Jeffery Dunstan rides an ass with long ears and the head of Sam House; he looks round to address the Duchess of Devonshire who is the last of the cavalcade. The Duchess (right) rides astride, her bunched-up skirt showing spurred half-boots. Her horse has the head of the Earl of Surrey; she says, "Byng for ever - and may the Hearty Cock ever stand stout in our sarvice". Dunstan says, "Well said my Dutchess - Charly's Whipper-in for ever. Huzza". The Duchess wears a heavily trimmed hat in which is a large election favour and four fox's tails, each inscribed 'Byng'. On the extreme left is a sign-post pointing 'To Brentford'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to 27 x 36 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. as the act directs, by J. Brown, Rathbone Place
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain, Middlesex (England), and England.
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Wilkes, John, 1725-1797, Mainwaring, William, 1735-1821, Byng, George, ca. 1735-1789, Dunstan, Jeffery, 1759?-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Hall, Edward, active 1784-1793, House, Samuel, -1785, Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Politics and government, Elections, Crutches, Donkeys, Hobby horses, Horse racing, Horses, Justice, Liberty cap, Pharmacists, Political elections, Scales, Symbols, and Traffic signs & signals
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Brentford race for the Middlesex septennial plate [graphic]
50. The Covent Garden night mare [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 20 April 1784] and [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 48. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A parody of The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli in which Fox lies prone on a bed with a demon on his chest. Behind them a horse with bulging eyes pokes his head through the bedcurtains. On a table in the foreground are a pair of dice and dice-box
- Alternative Title:
- Covent Garden nightmare
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Rowlandson in the British Museum catalogue., Restrike; design has been altered with the addition of a covering over Fox's naked legs, and the erroneous signature "Gillray" has been added in lower left. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6543 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Plate originally published ca. 20 April 1784; see British Museum catalogue., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 1, page 129., Temporary local subject terms: Prudery., and On leaf 48 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand [i.e. Field & Tuer] and Field & Tuer
- Subject (Name):
- Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Great Britain. Parliament, 1783-1784., and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Beds, Sleeping, Nightmares, Draperies, Demons, and Horses
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Covent Garden night mare [graphic]