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1.
"Gueuses d'affiches! ..." [graphic]

Creator:
Daumier, Honoré, 1808-1879, printmaker
Published / Created:
[5 May 1839]
Call Number:
Print01307
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item., Date supplied by curator., Place of publication derived from street address., Written in image: h.D., Above image: L'annonce et la Réclame, 1., Published in Le Caricature 5 May 1839., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Proprietary medicine.
Publisher:
Chez Bauger R. du Croissant 16 and Imp. d'Aubert & Cie
Subject (Topic):
Deceptive advertising, Patent medicines, Men, Baldness, Complaining, Posters, Advertisements, Top hats, and Sticks (Staffs).
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > "Gueuses d'affiches! ..." [graphic]

2.
[A falling man] [graphic]

Creator:
Livesay, Richard, -1823?, printmaker
Published / Created:
[October 1788]
Call Number:
Hogarth 788.10.00.01 Box 115
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A stout, bald man fallen on his back, supports himself with his one hand and one arm on the ground; one foot raised
Alternative Title:
Tumbling man
Description:
Titles devised by cataloger., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Pencilled on verso: Tumbling man. Lower right corner missing.
Publisher:
Published Octr. 1788 by Thos. King, New Broad Street
Subject (Topic):
Baldness and Falling
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [A falling man] [graphic]

3.
Phrenological illustrations, or, The science practically developed dedicated to the Commander in

Creator:
Marks, John Lewis, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 15th, 1824.
Call Number:
Print00512
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young man in civilian dress, Battier, and two officers of the Tenth Hussars, are having their shaved heads inspected by six grotesque practitioners of phrenology, two to each. On the wall, besides pendent skulls, is a placard : Craniums examined and fitness developed.-- 1. Penetration--2. Folly--3. Insolence--4. Conceit--5- Benevolence--6. Ideality--7. Civility--8. Self Love 9. Brutality 10. Pride with Ignorance! Battier is identified by a paper at his feet, To Co . Bat**; he has a head of ideal shape; one expert says to the other: No, wont do for the 10th to omuch of No. 1-- 5 and 7--. One officer (left) sits in back view, he has a grotesquely misshapen head with lateral protuberances; the inspecting expert says to his colleague: No. 9 Conspicuously. The other (right) sits in profile; he is without a forehead, with an absurdly extended back to his head. One phrenologist, smelling his cane, says: No 3 and 4 very clear. The other adds: Heres the 10th the 10th the 10 to a demonstration."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Science practically developed
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by S.W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Battier, William, active 1824
Subject (Topic):
Phrenology, Physicians, Head, Hussars, Costume, Military uniforms, Skulls, and Baldness
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Phrenological illustrations, or, The science practically developed dedicated to the Commander in Chief, as a sure guide to appropriation!! / [graphic]

4.
Macassar oil an oily puff for soft heads / [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 May 1814]
Call Number:
Print00228
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An obese, elderly man, completely bald, sits in an arm-chair while a shopman pours oil from a bottle (straw-covered like a Chianti flask) on to his scalp, pressing down his head with the left hand. At his feet is a basin to receive the overflow. On the ground is a tall 'Fools Cap', with ears. Behind them stands a woman with a shock of red hair standing on end; she looks in horror at its reflection in a wall-mirror (right). On the wall above her head is a placard: 'Wonderful Discovery Carrotty or Grey Whiskers Changed to Black Brown or Blue--' High on the wall are shelves where bottles of the oil are closely ranged, one inscribed 'Wig Oil One Guinea Pr Bottle'. Behind the shopman (left) stands a big Ali Baba jar. Across the wall is a large placard inscribed: 'Macassar Oil, for the Growth of Hair is the finest invention ever known for encreasing hair on bald Places, Its virtues are pre-eminent for improving and beautifying the Hair of Ladies and Gentlemen--This invaluable Oil recommended on the basis of truth and experience is sold at One Guinea Pr Bottle by all the Perfumers and Medicine Venders in the Kingdom'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate numbered "316" in upper right corner., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Proprietary medicines -- Macassar Oil -- Rowland's Oil.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 15th, 1814, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Rowland, Alexander, approximately 1783-1854.
Subject (Topic):
Baldness, Patent medicines, Hair, Fools' caps, Bottles, Mirrors, and Signs (Notices)
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Macassar oil an oily puff for soft heads / [graphic]

5.
Macassar oil an oily puff for soft heads / [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 15 May 1814]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.4
Collection Title:
V. 4. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An obese, elderly man, completely bald, sits in an arm-chair while a shopman pours oil from a bottle (straw-covered like a Chianti flask) on to his scalp, pressing down his head with the left hand. At his feet is a basin to receive the overflow. On the ground is a tall 'Fools Cap', with ears. Behind them stands a woman with a shock of red hair standing on end; she looks in horror at its reflection in a wall-mirror (right). On the wall above her head is a placard: 'Wonderful Discovery Carrotty or Grey Whiskers Changed to Black Brown or Blue--' High on the wall are shelves where bottles of the oil are closely ranged, one inscribed 'Wig Oil One Guinea Pr Bottle'. Behind the shopman (left) stands a big Ali Baba jar. Across the wall is a large placard inscribed: 'Macassar Oil, for the Growth of Hair is the finest invention ever known for encreasing hair on bald Places, Its virtues are pre-eminent for improving and beautifying the Hair of Ladies and Gentlemen--This invaluable Oil recommended on the basis of truth and experience is sold at One Guinea Pr Bottle by all the Perfumers and Medicine Venders in the Kingdom'."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title etched below image., Later state; former plate number "316" has been replaced with a new number, and imprint statement has been completely burnished from plate., Publication information inferred from earlier state with the imprint: Pubd. May 15th, 1814, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside. Cf. No. 12405 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 9., Plate numbered "265" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 4., Also issued separately., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 284., Temporary local subject terms: Macassar oil., 1 print : etching with stipple on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 35.1 x 24.7 cm, on sheet 41.8 x 25.6 cm., and Leaf 87 in volume 4.
Publisher:
Thomas Tegg
Subject (Topic):
Baldness, Patent medicines, Hair, Fools' caps, Bottles, Mirrors, and Signs (Notices)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Macassar oil an oily puff for soft heads / [graphic]

6.
Macassar oil an oily puff for soft heads / [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 15 May 1814]
Call Number:
814.05.15.01+
Collection Title:
V. 4. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An obese, elderly man, completely bald, sits in an arm-chair while a shopman pours oil from a bottle (straw-covered like a Chianti flask) on to his scalp, pressing down his head with the left hand. At his feet is a basin to receive the overflow. On the ground is a tall 'Fools Cap', with ears. Behind them stands a woman with a shock of red hair standing on end; she looks in horror at its reflection in a wall-mirror (right). On the wall above her head is a placard: 'Wonderful Discovery Carrotty or Grey Whiskers Changed to Black Brown or Blue--' High on the wall are shelves where bottles of the oil are closely ranged, one inscribed 'Wig Oil One Guinea Pr Bottle'. Behind the shopman (left) stands a big Ali Baba jar. Across the wall is a large placard inscribed: 'Macassar Oil, for the Growth of Hair is the finest invention ever known for encreasing hair on bald Places, Its virtues are pre-eminent for improving and beautifying the Hair of Ladies and Gentlemen--This invaluable Oil recommended on the basis of truth and experience is sold at One Guinea Pr Bottle by all the Perfumers and Medicine Venders in the Kingdom'."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title etched below image., Later state; former plate number "316" has been replaced with a new number, and imprint statement has been completely burnished from plate., Publication information inferred from earlier state with the imprint: Pubd. May 15th, 1814, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside. Cf. No. 12405 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 9., Plate numbered "265" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 4., Also issued separately., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 284., Temporary local subject terms: Macassar oil., and Watermark: Charles Wise.
Publisher:
Thomas Tegg
Subject (Topic):
Baldness, Patent medicines, Hair, Fools' caps, Bottles, Mirrors, and Signs (Notices)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Macassar oil an oily puff for soft heads / [graphic]

7.
Craniology What a charming field for scientific observation. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[19th century]
Call Number:
Print00510
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title above image., Date and place of publication supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Craniology, Phrenology, Scientists, Baldness, and Wigs
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Craniology What a charming field for scientific observation. [graphic]

8.
The old maid turned barber The pluralist. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 40. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Titles etched below images., Two images on one plate, each individually titled. "The old maid turned barber" is in the style of Rowlandson and was perhaps etched after one of his drawings. "The pluralist" depicts a clergyman who is reminiscent of the one depicted in the print "The soldier and the pluralist", published in 1762 by M. Darly; Cf. No. 3994 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], and On leaf 40 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
Publisher:
Field & Tuer
Subject (Topic):
Baldness, Wigs, and Clergy
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The old maid turned barber The pluralist. [graphic]

9.
Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]

Published / Created:
[24 May 1798]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 223. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man leans from a rostrum (right), holding up his wig, addressing an audience of men and women, seated and standing, most of whom hold up their wigs, disclosing bald or cropped heads. In his left hand is a wig of luxuriant curls which he has taken from the head of a protesting old woman. Most of the wigs simulate natural hair, either short or in ringlets. On the wall is a placard: 'For Debate, \ Opinions \ on \ Baldness. \ It is the sincere wish of the \ proprietors of this Institution, \ that Gentlemen and Ladies will be Uncover'd on this important Occasion'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Debate on the baldness of the times
Description:
Title etched below image., One of the series of Laurie & Whittle drolls., Numbered '217' in lower left of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Architectural details: rostrum & paneling., 1 print : etching with engraving on wove paper ; plate mark 20.1 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 24.3 x 30.2 cm., Mounted to 26 x 32 cm., and Mounted on page 223 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
Publisher:
Published 24th May 1798 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Baldness, Sconces, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]

10.
Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]

Published / Created:
[24 May 1798]
Call Number:
798.05.24.02
Collection Title:
Page 223. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man leans from a rostrum (right), holding up his wig, addressing an audience of men and women, seated and standing, most of whom hold up their wigs, disclosing bald or cropped heads. In his left hand is a wig of luxuriant curls which he has taken from the head of a protesting old woman. Most of the wigs simulate natural hair, either short or in ringlets. On the wall is a placard: 'For Debate, \ Opinions \ on \ Baldness. \ It is the sincere wish of the \ proprietors of this Institution, \ that Gentlemen and Ladies will be Uncover'd on this important Occasion'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Debate on the baldness of the times
Description:
Title etched below image., One of the series of Laurie & Whittle drolls., Numbered '217' in lower left of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Architectural details: rostrum & paneling., and Watermark: Russell & Co. 1799.
Publisher:
Published 24th May 1798 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Baldness, Sconces, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wigs all the rage, or, A debate on the baldness of the times [graphic]