This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829. (1829 is in the reign of William IV, but most of Cruikshank's artistic work was in the long reign of Queen Victoria.) Cruikshank went on to illustrate a number of the books of Charles Dickens. Title: St. Swithin, Patron Saint of Umbrella makers Singing: "Long to Rain over us" Description: If it rains on St. Swithin's Day (July 15 ), or so the saying goes, then it will rain for forty days and forty nights. Cruikshank sees this as a benefit for business, for the manufacturers of umbrellas. St. Swithin (St. Swithun) is shown showering two watering cans on his victims, while riding a flying dolphin that spouts a deluge from its mouth and nostrils. Under a large umbrella, the people of Britain dance and sing Long to rain over us, combining a homage to the rain and the reign of the king (William IV). The rendering of the dolphin is usual for this time since they were looked upon as fish. Designed Etched & Published by Geo. Cruikshank – Novr. 1st 1829 More cartoons by George Cruikshank: Antique engravings: Humour Etching People Print Humour rain umbrella St. Swithin 19th century cartoon
Antique 19th-century engraving of St. George Street and the city gate of St. Augustine in Florida, USA. Illustration published in Picturesque America (D. Appleton & Co., New York, 1872). MORE VINTAGE AMERICAN ILLUSTRATIONS HERE: City Cityscape Nature City Gate of St. Augustine, Florida | Historic American Illustra
Vintage engraving from 1880 of Jersey a British Crown Dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the bailiwick includes two groups of small islands that are no longer permanently inhabited, the Minquiers and Écréhous, and the Pierres de Lecq and other rocks and reefs. [b]View More:[/b] [url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=9145610][img]http://www.walker1890.co.uk/istock/istock-map.jpg[/img][/url][url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=2789749][img]http://www.walker1890.co.uk/istock/istock-engraving.jpg[/img][/url] Jersey Map Cartography Map of Jersey
19th century illustration of st Severinus and Odoacer Paper texture left on the image for authenticity. Easy to remove with some level adjustments if necessary. Barbarian Engraving Ilustration 19th century illustration of st Severinus and Odoacer
Engraving of the coat of arms of BLANK, item 133 in an 18th-century publication. Text on this engraving, including motto, reads: 133 St. George, Lord St. George FIRMITAS IN COELO (Stability in heaven) Usher St. George, Lord St. George, was so created on April 19, 1763. ...St. George of St. George (formerly Usher); created Baron St. George of Hatley St. George, Ireland, in 1763, died 1775; married Elizabeth, daughter and heir of Christopher Dominick of Dublin; she died in 1813. This was a revival of an earlier title. Source: The Peerage of Ireland or A Genealogical History of the Present Nobility of that Kingdom, with engravings of their paternal coats of arms by John Lodge, Deputy Keeper of the Records in Birmingham Tower. Published 1789. More coats of arms / armorials in the same style (many more available via the blue link): Antique engravings: British and Irish heraldry Antique engravings: All subjects History Republic of Ireland Engraved Image Coat of arms Lord St. George 18th century
The convent gate at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Published in Picturesque America or the Land We Live In (D. Appleton & Co., New York, 1872). Gate Convent Cathedral Convent gate at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
It's Your Lucky Day- concept inspiration vector card. St. Patrick's Day greeting. Design in a colorful style. 17th Century Day Love It's Your Lucky Day- concept inspiration vector card. St. Patric
St. Paul, the capital of Minnesota. Illustration originally published in Hesse-Wartegg's "Nord Amerika", swedish edition published in 1880. The image is currently in public domain by the virtue of age. Minnesota Old-fashioned History St. Paul
Vintage engraving from 1879 based on an original from 1423 of Saint Christopher a saint venerated by Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians, listed as a martyr killed in the reign of the 3rd century Roman emperor Decius [b]View More:[/b] [url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=2789749][img]http://www.walker1890.co.uk/istock/istock-engraving.jpg[/img][/url][url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=8101971][img]http://www.walker1890.co.uk/istock/istock-rel.jpg[/img][/url] Old People Concepts Saint Christopher