Research Catalog

Title

The Yankey Torpedo [graphic] / E--s Del - St--.

Author

Elmes, William, active 1797-1814

Publication

1813.

Details

Subject

• Sailors
• Torpedoes
• Great Britain > History, Naval > 19th century
• Great Britain > History > 19th century
• New York (State) > History > War of 1812
• United States > History > War of 1812

Genre/Form

• Caricatures – English – 19th century.
• Prints – English – 19th century.

Note

• Title inscribed in plate.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Indexed In (note)

• George, Mary Dorothy. Catalogue of political and personal satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum

Cite As (note)

• Caricature Collection.

Indexes/Finding Aids (note)

• Finding aid available.

Linking Entry (note)

• Forms part of Caricature Collection.

Call Number

MEZYRL

OCLC

NYPG95-F106

Author

Elmes, William, active 1797-1814.

Title

The Yankey Torpedo [graphic] / E--s Del - St--.

Imprint

1813.

Description

1 print : etching, hand col. ; 21.9 x 33 cm.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Print Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Indexed In:

George, Mary Dorothy. Catalogue of political and personal satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, IX, 12090.

Summary

A sea monster discharges flames against a British vessel; satire reflecting British indignation at the use of torpedoes in the defense of New York during the War of 1812.

Cite As:

Caricature Collection.

Linking Entry

Forms part of Caricature Collection.

Indexes

Finding aid available.

Research Call Number

MEZYRL