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1.
"Laid up in port." Ods blood! what a time for a seaman to skulk ... [graphic]

Published / Created:
[18--]
Call Number:
Print01171
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
T. Caddel, Gravesend, Printer
Subject (Topic):
Lottery tickets, Lottery ticket vendors, Peg legs, Sailors, Amputees, Money, Alcoholic beverages, and Pipes (Smoking).
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > "Laid up in port." Ods blood! what a time for a seaman to skulk ... [graphic]

2.
A British seaman! A heart of oak! one of the brave tars who fought for, and protected this happy

Creator:
Mills, Isaac, 1770-1857, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 November 1801]
Call Number:
801.11.15.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A sailor in oval within square frame, half-length turning to look at the viewer over his left shoulder
Alternative Title:
Heart of oak! and One of the brave tars who fought for, and protected this happy isle
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 15 Novr., 1801 by R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Sailors and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A British seaman! A heart of oak! one of the brave tars who fought for, and protected this happy isle / [graphic]

3.
A broken leg, or the carpenter the best surgeon. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[24 February 1800]
Call Number:
Print00992
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 24th Feby. 1800 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street London
Subject (Topic):
Prosthesis, Carpentry, Amputees, Falling, Dogs, Peg legs, Carpenters, and Sailors
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A broken leg, or the carpenter the best surgeon. [graphic]

4.
A broken leg, or, The carpenter the best surgeon [graphic].

Published / Created:
[2 February 1800]
Call Number:
800.02.24.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A sailor sits on the ground outside a house from which a man (doctor) emerges to offer assistance. He has an amused look on his face as he holds his broken peg leg. One of his two companions puts up his hand to hold off the assistance of the doctor as...
Alternative Title:
Carpenter the best surgeon
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Published 24th Feby. 1800, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Topic):
Accidents, Carpenters, Dogs, Peg legs, Physicians, British, and Sailors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A broken leg, or, The carpenter the best surgeon [graphic].

6.
A dancing bear [graphic]

Creator:
Ramberg, Johann Heinrich, 1763-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1785?]
Call Number:
Bunbury 785.06.24.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Published by Wm. Allen, No. 32 Dame Street
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Monkeys, Sailors, British, Signs (Notices), and Spectators
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A dancing bear [graphic]

8.
A jig on board [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1818]
Call Number:
818.00.00.57+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A sailor and a young woman dance a jig on the deck of a man-of-war, watched by a sailor leaning from the forecastle roof (right). They dance side by side, man's left arm raised, holding his hat, woman with hands on hips."--British Museum online catal...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Dance, Sailors, British, and Ships
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A jig on board [graphic]

9.
A land cruise on one of the patent hobby horses exhibiting at the west end of the town. [graphic]

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[April 1819]
Call Number:
819.04.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two sailors ride (right to left) a velocipede (see No. 13399) with two saddles on the elongated bar. At the back is a seat for two passengers in which are two gaily dressed women. The first sailor says over his shoulder: "D--n it Jack this is rare sa...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by J. Johnston, 98 Cheapside
Subject (Topic):
Accidents, Bicycles & tricycles, Dandies, British, Mail wagons, and Sailors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A land cruise on one of the patent hobby horses exhibiting at the west end of the town. [graphic]

10.
A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
[19 June 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 16. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Queen Caroline, stout and flamboyant, stands on the balcony over the porch of Wood's house in South Audley Street, looking down complacently with folded arms at the cheering crowd which fills the street. Alderman Wood stands cringingly behind her. A ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 19, 1820, by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843
Subject (Topic):
Balconies, Crowds, Cheering, Sailors, Chimney sweeps, Clergy, and Telescopes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

11.
A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
[19 June 1820]
Call Number:
820.06.19.01+
Collection Title:
Page 16. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Queen Caroline, stout and flamboyant, stands on the balcony over the porch of Wood's house in South Audley Street, looking down complacently with folded arms at the cheering crowd which fills the street. Alderman Wood stands cringingly behind her. A ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 19, 1820, by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843
Subject (Topic):
Balconies, Crowds, Cheering, Sailors, Chimney sweeps, Clergy, and Telescopes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

12.
A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
[19 June 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 16. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Queen Caroline, stout and flamboyant, stands on the balcony over the porch of Wood's house in South Audley Street, looking down complacently with folded arms at the cheering crowd which fills the street. Alderman Wood stands cringingly behind her. A ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 19, 1820, by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843
Subject (Topic):
Balconies, Crowds, Cheering, Sailors, Chimney sweeps, Clergy, and Telescopes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A late arrival at Mother Wood's [graphic].

13.
A man of war crossing the mane [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 March 1797]
Call Number:
797.03.01.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man (left) holds the bridle of a horse as a red-faced, grinning sailor mounts the horse but facing backwards, leg over of the horse's mane
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 1st, 1797, 15 Charg. Cross
Subject (Topic):
Horses, Sailors, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A man of war crossing the mane [graphic]

14.
A man of war, towing a frigate into harbour [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before May 1781]
Call Number:
781.06.00.04.1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A sailor walking (right to left) arm in arm with a young woman, her right arm in his left. He wears striped trousers, and carries a cane. She wears a ribbon-trimmed hat, short petticoat with an over-dress draped above it at the back, and an apron. Be...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles ... No. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Sailors, British, Military uniforms, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A man of war, towing a frigate into harbour [graphic].

15.
A mid- on half pay Tower Hill. [graphic]

Creator:
Hunt, Charles, active 1825-1857, printmaker
Published / Created:
1827. and [approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 66. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A midshipman, no longer young, in shirtsleeves, sits on a padlocked chest blacking a boot. He looks straight before him with a tragic expression. He wears his regulation top-hat, blue trousers, neatly patched, and waistcoat over a white shirt, and si...
Alternative Title:
Midshipman on half pay
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket and Field & Tuer
Subject (Geographic):
Tower Hill (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, Sailors, British, Military officers, Boots, Brooms & brushes, Shoe shining, and Shoe polishes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A mid- on half pay Tower Hill. [graphic]

16.
A mid- on half pay Tower Hill. [graphic]

Creator:
Hunt, Charles, active 1825-1857, printmaker
Published / Created:
1827.
Call Number:
827.00.00.04+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A midshipman, no longer young, in shirtsleeves, sits on a padlocked chest blacking a boot. He looks straight before him with a tragic expression. He wears his regulation top-hat, blue trousers, neatly patched, and waistcoat over a white shirt, and si...
Alternative Title:
Midshipman on half pay
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Tower Hill (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, Sailors, British, Military officers, Boots, Brooms & brushes, Shoe shining, and Shoe polishes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A mid- on half pay Tower Hill. [graphic]

17.
A narrative of the shipwreck of the Ann. Captn. Irving Which was wrecked on the Coast of Barbary on

Creator:
Irving, James, 1759-1791
Call Number:
Osborn c399
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript fair copy, of dated entries recounting the departure from Liverpool, the shipwreck on the Barbary Coast, the crew's enslavement in northern Africa, and their return to Dartmouth. Many entries concern the work done, foods, illnesses and inju...
Description:
Binding: contemporary half-calf, marbled-paper boards.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, Africa, North., Africa, North, and Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Sailors, Ship captains, Shipwrecks, Slavery, Description and travel, and Foreign relations
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A narrative of the shipwreck of the Ann. Captn. Irving Which was wrecked on the Coast of Barbary on the 26th of May 1789. the crew sold for slaves, continued in that state untill January 1790 were detain'd at Mogodore, to Aug 1st. arrived at Dartmouth, on the 26 of October 1790, [1790(?)].

18.
A rescue, or, The tars triumphant [graphic]

Creator:
Clowes, Butler, -1782, printmaker
Published / Created:
published as the act directs, June 12, 1768.
Call Number:
Drawer 768.06.12.01.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Tars triumphant
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for Rob. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Carriages & coaches, Military uniforms, British, Peg legs, Police, Prostitutes, Riots, Sailors, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A rescue, or, The tars triumphant [graphic]

19.
A sailor on the mane, or, A trip to sea [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840
Published / Created:
[not before 1812]
Call Number:
Folio 724 C22 781
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A sailor grasps the ears of his horse as he is hurled forward over its neck, just as they reach the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean. In the distance is a ship at full mast. Behind them on a cliff is a castle (Dover Castle?).
Alternative Title:
Ttrip to sea
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Horseback riding, Sailors, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A sailor on the mane, or, A trip to sea [graphic]

20.
A sailors marriage [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[25 May 1805]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A sailor and his pregnant fiancée stand at left before a clergyman in a white surplice who stands at right, reading from papers inscribed 'Matrimony', and asking 'Wilt thou take this Woman to be thy wedded wife'; the sailor responds in affronted man...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 25, 1805, by R. Ackermann, No. 101 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Brides, Clergy, Grooms (Weddings), Pregnant women, Sailors, British, and Weddings
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A sailors marriage [graphic]

21.
A scene on board a Margate Hoy as described by Dibdin. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[2 January 1804]
Call Number:
804.01.02.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Characters on board
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Jany. 2, 1804 by John Fairburn, 146 Minories
Subject (Topic):
Decks (Ships), Sailors, Vomiting, Eating & drinking, Bottles, Drinking vessels, Dogs, and Fans (Accessories)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A scene on board a Margate Hoy as described by Dibdin. [graphic]

23.
A sea voyage taken by the recommendation of Doctor Sid. & Co. for the restoration of the great

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
Sepr. 1820.
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
King George IV and entourage laden with provisions, about to embark from Brighton in the Royal Yacht; representing the extravagant monarch's distressed retreat from England at the time of the Queen's trial
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by E. Pritchard, Islington Green
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Hertford, Isabella Anne Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Marchioness of, 1760-1834, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Curtis, William, Sir, 1752-1829, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Canning, George, 1770-1827., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822., Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861., Curtis, William, Sir, 1752-1829., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826., Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828., and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844.
Subject (Topic):
Monarchy, Politicians, Yachts, Yachting, Costume, yachts, Adultery, Arrivals & departures, Bottles, Bags, Alcoholic beverages, Purses, Medical equipment & supplies, Chamber pots, Weather vanes, Turtles, Knives, Spoons, Baskets, Kettles, and Sailors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A sea voyage taken by the recommendation of Doctor Sid. & Co. for the restoration of the great babes health [graphic].

24.
A shower, or Any port in a storm [graphic].

Published / Created:
June the 4, 1786.
Call Number:
786.06.04.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A number of persons take shelter under the enormous hat-brim of a lady who screams, clasping her hands in alarm. An infant chimney-sweep or 'climbing boy' has climbed up her petticoats and sits astride on their lateral projection. A larger chimney-sw...
Alternative Title:
Any port in a storm
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub'd by S.W. Fores, at the Caricature Warehouse, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Chickens, Chimney sweeps, Clothing & dress, Hats, Sailors, British, Street vendors, Umbrellas, and Uniforms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A shower, or Any port in a storm [graphic].

26.
A struggle for the horns! [graphic]

Creator:
Marks, John Lewis, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately September 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 41. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In the foreground John Bull, a drink-blotched 'cit', and George IV tug at a large pair of antlers. The King (right): "I tell you Bull I will wear them--I know they will become me--what am I allways to be disappointed." John wears a large white favour...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by J.L. Marks, 28 Fetter Lane, Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, and Majocchi, Theodore, active 1820
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Adultery, Antlers, Pulling, Fighting, Witnesses, Sailors, and Soldiers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A struggle for the horns! [graphic]

27.
A struggle for the horns! [graphic]

Creator:
Marks, John Lewis, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately September 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 41. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In the foreground John Bull, a drink-blotched 'cit', and George IV tug at a large pair of antlers. The King (right): "I tell you Bull I will wear them--I know they will become me--what am I allways to be disappointed." John wears a large white favour...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by J.L. Marks, 28 Fetter Lane, Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, and Majocchi, Theodore, active 1820
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Adultery, Antlers, Pulling, Fighting, Witnesses, Sailors, and Soldiers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A struggle for the horns! [graphic]

28.
A true & lamentable ballad call'd Billy Taylor shewing the fatal effects of inconstancy / [graphic]

Creator:
Nixon, John, -1818, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 September 1804]
Call Number:
804.09.24.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to a song engraved in three columns below the title: A scene on the shore, with a frigate in the offing. A grotesque naval officer, with wooden leg and black patch over one eye, takes the wrist of a young sailor of feminine appearance wh...
Alternative Title:
True and lamentable ballad call'd Billy Taylor
Description:
Title below image, at head of verses.
Publisher:
Publish'd Sepr. 24, 1804 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Eye patches, Homicides, Military officers, British, Peg legs, Sailors, Sailing ships, Signs (Notices), and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A true & lamentable ballad call'd Billy Taylor shewing the fatal effects of inconstancy / [graphic]

29.
A true British-tar [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[28 May 1795]
Call Number:
795.05.28.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Duke of Clarence dressed as a rough sailor, stands full-face with folded arms (three-quarter length view only), looking to the right with a belligerent stare. He wears a shapeless hat, a naval coat, striped trousers, a handkerchief knotted round h...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 28th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816. and William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837
Subject (Topic):
Sailors and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A true British-tar [graphic]

30.
A true British-tar [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[28 May 1795]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The Duke of Clarence dressed as a rough sailor, stands full-face with folded arms (three-quarter length view only), looking to the right with a belligerent stare. He wears a shapeless hat, a naval coat, striped trousers, a handkerchief knotted round h...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 28th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816. and William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837
Subject (Topic):
Sailors and British
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A true British-tar [graphic]

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