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RM2JN8CHB–Sir John Hotham, 1st Baronet of Scorborough Hall, Yorkshire, c.1589-1645. Governor of Hull, Parliamentary soldier in the English Civil War, executed for treason. In cap, suit of plate armour, boots with spurs, holding a baton, mounted on a horse with pistol holster. View of Hull from the Humber with Holy Trinity Church (now Hull Minster) and the Citadel (fortress). Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CEA–William Platt Esq. (died 1637), barrister of Lincoln's Inn, London, who left his London house, library, and money for scholarships to St John's College, Cambridge. In lace collar, embroidered cloak and doublet. Wm. Plat. Copperplate engraving by Ignatius Joseph van den Berghe from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CKA–Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon, died 1709. English politician, brother-in-law to King James II, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Lieutenant to Ireland. From the collection at Badminton. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CJJ–Dudley North, 4th Baron North Dudley, English courtier, 1602-1677. In ruff collar, doublet and sash of the Order of the Bath. Mislabeled Dudley, Second Lord North. From a painting in the collection of the Earl of Guildford. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CDY–Sir Robert Shirley, English traveller and adventurer, c.1581-1628. Younger brother of Sir Anthony Shirley and Sir Thomas Shirley. Notable for his help modernising the Persian Safavid army. In Persian costume with turban and embroidered cloak. From a portrait by Anthony van Dyke painted in Rome in 1622. Copperplate engraving by Birrell after W. Gardiner from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CJ6–Colonel Adrian Scrope, Parliamentarian soldier during the English Civil War and signatory of the death warrant for King Charles I in January 1649. Sir Adrian Scrope. In plain collar and suit of plate armour. Copperplate engraving by Platt from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CKG–Rachel, Lady Russell, English noblewoman, heiress, and author c. 1636-1723, Her second husband William, Lord Russell, was implicated in the Rye House Plot and executed in 1683. With pearls in her hair, low-cut gown. Lady Rachel Russell. After an original picture at Miss Pelhams. Copperplate engraving by Louis Legoux from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CM5–Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth, English Whig politician, Comptroller to the household of King George I. 1678-1734. Hugh, Viscount Falmouth. In wig, cravat and coat. From the collection ot Badminton. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CJY–Henry Coventry, English politician; Groom of the Bedchamber to Charles II after the Restoration, British ambassador to Sweden, 1617-1686. In luxuriant wig, lace collar and cloak. From the collection at Long Leat. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CDJ–Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland, kneeling on a cushion, wearing a black doublet with a fur trimmed cloak, a white ruff and the Order of the Garter collar and garter, court sword, reading a prayer book. Thomas, 7th Earl of Northumberland, executed for treason, 1528-1572. From a painting by Steven van der Meulen in Earl Egremont's collection at Petworth House, West Sussex. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CJW–Sir John Hoskins, 2nd Baronet, English lawyer, Master in Chancery and founder and President of the Royal Society, 1634-1705. From a bust by unknown sculptor. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CDW–Sir Anthony Mildmay, Queen Elizabeth I's ambassador to the court of Henry IV in Paris for two years, died 1617. In ruff collar, doublet, hose, boots, court sword, in a room with curtains, table with books, quill pen and inkwell, helmet and suit of plate armour. From a portrait in the collection of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
RM2JN8CDH–Lady Margaret Beaufort, c.1441-1509, mother of King Henry VII of England and a major figure in the Wars of the Roses. Wearing a hood with wimple, black gown, kneeling beneath a canopy, her hands clasped in prayer before an open book of hours on a table. Margaret, Countess of Richmond. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CE6–Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley, Scottish politician, 1546-1621. Commander of Paisley Abbey, fought for Mary Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside, 1568. In cap, ruff collar, embroidered doublet and cloak. Lord Paisly, from the Marquess of Abercorn's Collection. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CH0–Sir Henry Martin, English judge and politician, c. 1561-1641. Served as Judge of the High Court of Admiralty and of the Prerogative Court to King James I.. In cap, ruff collar, and robes. From a picture in Trinity Hall Lodge, Cambridge. Copperplate engraving by Ignatius Joseph van den Berghe from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CK1–Sir William Coventry, English statesman, MP, Doctor of Law at Oxford, Privy Councillor, commissioner of the Treasury, c.1628-1686. In luxuriant wig, lace collar and cloak. From the collection at Long Leat. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding after Mary Beale from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CHP–Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge, c. 1590-1664. English politician and Royalist, knighted by King Charles I and later privy counsellor to Charles II after the Restoration. Francis, 1st Lord Seymour of Throwbridge. In van Dyke beard, tall lace collar, striped doublet. From the painting by William Larkin at Petworth House. Copperplate engraving by Platt from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CKC–Sir John Coventry, English Royalist politician, MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, Knight of the Bath, c.1636-1685. From the collection of Long Leat. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CK5–Margaret Sawyer, Countess of Pembroke, died 1706. Daughter of Robert Sawyer, attorney general, and first wife of Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke. One of the Petworth Beauties in Petworth House, West Sussex. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding after a portrait by Michael Dahl from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CJP–Richard Stearne, Archbishop of York, c.1596-1683. Born in Mansfield, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, Royalist supporter. Great-grandfather to writer Laurence Sterne. In mortar board and ceremonial robes. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CN1–Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont, 1710-1763. British statesman, MP, and later Secretary of State. Charles, Earl of Egremont. From a painting in the collection at Petworth House. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding after William Hoare from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CND–Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl Hardwicke, 1720-1790. Classical scholar and historian. In the parliamentary ceremonial robes of an earl. Philip, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke. Copperplate engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi after William Nelson Gardiner from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CMR–Roger Gale, English antiquary and historian, 1672-1744. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, VP of the Society of Antiquaries, Treasurer of the Royal Society. In powdered wig, cloak and linen shirt. Copperplate engraving by Ignatius Joseph van den Berghe from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CK3–Dr. Robert Brady, English physician and historian, educated at Caius College, Cambridge University, 1627-1700. Physician in ordinary to King James II. In wig and velvet cap and academic ceremonial robes. Dr Brady. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CKE–William Shippen, English Jacobite, poet and writer, Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons, 1673-1743. From the collection at Badmenton. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CMB–James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn, 1701-1734. Scottish aristocrat, commander of a cavalry regiment, privy councillor to James II to George II. In wig, cravat, ceremonial robes of a lord. James Earl of Abercorn. From an original picture in the possession of the Marquis of Abercorn. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CJ0–Henrietta Anne of England, Duchess of Orleans, 1644-1670. Youngest daughter of King Charles I of England and Queen Henrietta Maria. After a painting by Jean Charles Nocret, the younger, in the collection of Earl Poulett. Copperplate engraving by Platt from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CKP–Elizabeth Allington, Lady Seymour, c.1632-1691. Married Charles Seymour, 2nd Baron Seymour of Trowbridge, in 1654. Hair in ringlets with pearls, pearl choker, low-cut gown. One of the Petworth Beauties in Petworth House, West Sussex. Copperplate engraving by Ignatius Joseph van den Berghe after Sir Peter Lely from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CMH–Thomas Catesby Paget or Pagett, 1689-1742, English poet, writer and politician, lord of the bedchamber to the Prince of Wales, courtier to King George II. Lord Paget. In powdered wig, velvet coat, cravat, holding a tricorn. Also believed to be Sir Nicholas Bayly. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding after Enoch Seeman the younger from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CKM–Arabella Godfrey, sister of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, mistress of King James II of England, 1649-1730. Arabella Churchill. In pearl earrings, low-cut gown and shawl. From the collection of Lord Falmouth. Copperplate engraving by Ignatius Joseph van den Berghe from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CDR–Lady Mary Sidney, lady-in-waiting at the court of Queen Elizabeth I, wife of Sir Henry Sidney, mother of Sir Philip Sidney and Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, c. 1530-1586. In hooded headdress, lace collar, bodice with large embroidered cuffs, brocade skirts. Lady Mary Dudley. From a painting by Hans Eworth in the Earl of Egremont's collection at Petworth House, West Sussex. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CK7–Sir Edward Seymour, 4th Baronet, politician and Speaker of the House of Commons, 1633-1708. In luxuriant wig, cravat, coat and toga. From his grave monument by Michael Rysbrack in All Saints Church, Maiden Bradley. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CDM–Sir Henry Sidney, Knight of the Garter, Lord Deputy of Ireland, 1529-1586. Courtier to King Edward VI, Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I. Oval portrait wearing a decorated doublet, ermine-trimmed cloak, small ruff, ruffed cuffs, cap with a brush and the collar of St George. From a painting by Arnold Bronckorst in the collection of the Earl of Egremont at Petworth House. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CHT–Frances, Lady Seymour of Throwbridge, died 1626. Wife of Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge. In wide lace collar, low-cut bodice, embroidered gown. From a painting by William Larkin in the north gallery at Petworth House. Also identified as Lady Anne Sackville, Lady Beauchamp (1586–1664). Copperplate engraving by Platt from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CE3–Effigy of Mary, Countess of Buckingham, c.1570-1632. Second wife of Sir George Villiers, c. 1544-1606. In veil, coronet, ruff collar, ermine-lined robe. Mislabeled Elizabeth, Countess of Buckingham. From her monument by Nicholas Stone in Westminster Abbey. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CHE–John Poulett, 1st Baron Poulett, 1585-1649. English MP and later Royalist cavalier soldier who fought at the Siege of Lyme Regis in 1644. In wide-brim black hat, Van Dyke beard, plain collar, gorget and doublet. Lord Poulett. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CHK–Henry Percy, Baron Percy of Alnwick, died 1659. Sat in the Short Parliament as the member for Portsmouth and in the Long Parliament as MP for Northumberland. In van Dyke beard, lace collar, doublet, with cloak. From the collection at Petworth House. Henry, Lord Percy of Alnwick. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CE0–Sir George Villiers, English knight, country gentleman, court of Queen Elizabeth I, 1544-1606. From his monument in white marble sculpted by Nicholas Stone, in suit of plate armour and plumed helmet, Westminster Abbey. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CKJ–Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire, 1674-1725. Eldest daughter of William Russell, Lord Russell, and Lady Rachel Wriothesley, cousin of Petworth’s owner, Lady Elizabeth Percy. One of the Petworth Beauties in the collection at Petworth House, West Sussex. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding after Michael Dahl from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CMF–Charlotte Clayton, Baroness Sundon, c.1679-1742. British lady in waiting, bedchamber woman and influential favourite of queen regent Caroline. Wife of William Clayton, 1st Baron Sundon of Ardagh. Lady Sundon. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CN5–Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, 1690-1764. Wearing a powdered wig and the ceremonial robes of the Lord Chancellor. From the collection at Wimple. Philip, First Earl of Hardwicke. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding after the painting by William Hoare from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CMX–Anne Howard, Countess of Carlisle, 1674-1752. Wife of Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle; daughter of Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex. Ann, Countess of Carlisle. From the Petworth Beauties collection at Petworth House, West Sussex. Copperplate engraving by Ignatius Joseph van den Berghe after Michael Dahl from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CHX–George Griffith, Bishop of St. Asaph, 1601-1666. Welsh academic educated at Westminster School, later tutor and preacher at Christ Church, Oxford. In cap, ecclesiastical robes. From a painting in the university. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CMD–Jane Martha Temple Bentinck, Countess Portland, 1672 - 1751. Governess to King George II's daughters. Wife of Hans William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland. Jane Temple, Countess of Portland. From the collection at Petworth House, West Sussex. Copperplate engraving by Ignatius Joseph van den Berghe after Michael Dahl from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CHG–Oval portrait of Francis Willoughby, 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham, c.1613-1666. Parliamentary and Royalist soldier during the English Civil War, Governor of Barbados, died in a hurricane near Martinique. With shoulder-length curly hair, short beard and moustache, wearing skull-cap, collar, sash and armour. Verite sans Pair. Nobiliss Dus Franciscus Willoughbye, Baro de Parham. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CJ4–Henry Cromwell, English statesman, 4th son of Oliver Cromwell, important figure in the Parliamentarian regime in Ireland, 1628-1674. In white collar and suit of plate armour. From an original drawing in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CN6–Thomas Townshend, British Whig politician and scholar, 1701-1780. Educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge. MP for Winchelsea. Father of Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney. The Honourable Thos. Townshend. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CJT–Sir William Portman, 6th Baronet, politician, Knight of the Bath, MP for Taunton and Somerset for the Cavalier Parliament, 1643-1690. In wig, richly embroidered coat with cloak fastened on the shoulder with a brooch.. From a scarce print. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1800.
RM2JN8CJ2–John Ashburnham, English courtier, diplomat, royalist and politician, 1603-1671. Groom of the bedchamber to Charles I and Charles II after the Restoration. In plain collar over suit of plate armour. From a painting by an unknown artist in the collection of Earl Poulett. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JN8CE8–Thomas Somerset, 1st Viscount Somerset of Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland, 1579-1651. English politician, Master of the Queen's Horse to King James I, raised to the peerage of Ireland in 1626. Sir Thomas Somerset, Viscount Somerset. From the picture by an unknown artist at Badminton. Copperplate engraving by Edward Harding from John Adolphus’ The British Cabinet, containing Portraits of Illustrious Personages, printed by T. Bensley for E. Harding, 98 Pall Mall, London, 1799.
RM2JJTB6H–Ostyak man of Siberia: Khanty or Ket people. He wears a cloak, trousers and boots of bear or reindeer-skin, walking on carved skis with wooden ski pole. Homme Ostyack. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRER–Spear-leaved milkwort, Polygala bracteolata. Native to the Cape, South Africa, introduced by Scottish botanist Francis Masson in 1787. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPREC–Hairy canary-clover or hairy bird's-foot-trefoil, Lotus hirsutus. Synonym Dorycnium hirsutum. Native to the Mediterranean, raised by James Sutherland in 1683.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJTB2R–Costume of a man of Kamchatka, Itelmen, Koryak or Ainu. In furred hat and coat, trousers and leggings, leather boots, holding a club. Homme de Kamtschatka. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB2N–Itelmen or Kamchadal man. In fur-lined jerkin, skirt, trousers, boots, armed with spear, low and arrow, dagger. Aboriginal people of Kamchatka, decimated by Cossacks and smallpox in the 18th century. Homme Kamtschadale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTBBH–Tatar woman of Tobolsky. In headdress with long veil, tunic gown with embroidered sash, holding a rose. Femme Tatar Tobolsk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRBK–Toadflax, Linaria triphylla. Three-leaved toad-flax, Antirrhinum triphyllum. Native of Spain and Sicily. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPRGG–Fothergill's slipper-wort, Calceolaria fothergillii. Aiton. Introduced by Dr John Forthergill. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPRB4–Rough-stalked robinia or rose acacia, Robinia hispida. Native of Carolina, America. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJPR8R–Rose of heaven, Silene coeli-rosa. Smooth-leaved cockle or rose campion, Agrostemia coeli rosa. Native of Sicily and the Levant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJTBC2–Ingrian woman of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Hair in plaits tied with ribbons, linen dress with embroidered collar and cuffs, bead necklaces, sash belt, embroidered skirt, apron decorated with pearls and glass beads, leather shoes. Ingrienne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB2C–Woman of the island of Sifnos, Ottoman Empire. Hari in pigtails tied with ribbons under a veil in the ancient Athenian style. Furred dolman, apron and skirt. Greek island in the Cyclades. Femme de l'isle de Siphanto. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPREP–Zigzag capegorse, Aspalathus bracteata. Small-leaved aspalathus, Aspalathus pedunculata. Native to the Cape, South Africa, introduced by Scottish botanist Francis Masson in 1775. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPREA–Chinese St. John's-wort, Hypericum monogynum. Native to China and Taiwan, introduced by Hugh, Duke of Northumberland in 1753. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJTB2D–Woman of the island of Tinos or İstendil during the Ottoman Empire. In hat with veil, sleeveless dolman, tunic dress with large belt, harem pants. Greek island of the Cyclades. Dame de l'isle de Tinne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTBBK–Ingrian man of Saint Petersburg, Russia. In Russian fur cap, sleeveless tunic, animal-skin robe with coloured bands, belt, gaiters, leather shoes, holding a tobacco pipe and staff. Ingrien. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB7E–Catalan woman, Catalonia, Spain. In a long black veil, laced corset, kerchief a la francais over the bust, long skirts, apron, shoes, holding a basket of vegetables and fish. Catalanne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB85–Woman of Aragon, Spain. In a gown with laced corset, contrasting amadis sleeves, full skirts, lace ruff collar standing up from the chemise. Femme de l'Aragon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPR8J–The caper shrub or Flinders rose, Capparis spinosa. Native to southern Europe and the Levant. used as a pickled garnish. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJTB75–Man of the Mari people (Cheremisa or Cheremis) of Russia. In furred jerkin coat, embroidered linen shirt, sash, culottes, gaiters, shoes, holding a staff and fur cap. Homme Tscheremisse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB2A–Woman of the Kingdom of Candia, Ottoman Empire, dancing with a kerchief. In pearl-trimmed turban, tunic dress with buttons to the waist, long Chinese sleeves, harem pants. Now the Greek island of Crete. Femme de l'isle de Candie. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB7G–Man of Salamanca, Kingdom of Leon, Spain. In wide brim hat with cockade, long hair in a pigtail, embroidered shirt, matching waistcoat and culottes, wide belt, large Spanish cloak in contrasting colour. Homme de Salamanque, Royaume de Leon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRB7–Triangular-stalked genista, Genista triquetra or Spartium triquetrum. Native to Corsica, introduced by John Ord in 1770. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJPRBD–blue pimpernel or garden pimpernel, Lysimachia monelli. Italian pimpernel, Anagallis monelli. Native to the Mediterranean, Italy and Spain. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJPR8M–Cupid's dart or blue catananche, Catananche caerulea. Native to the south of France and the Mediterranean. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJPR8W–Superb pink, Dianthus superbus. Native of France, Germany, Switzerland and Denmark. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJTB2P–Itelmen or Kamchadal woman. In striped turban, high collar shirt, fur-lined coat, animal-skin gown dressed with fringes, sandals, holding a basket of vegetables. Aboriginal people of Kamchatka, decimated by Cossacks and smallpox in the 18th century. Femme Kamtschadale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB26–Man of the Kingdom of Candia, Ottoman Empire. In turban, short coat, sash belt, harem pants and slippers. Now the Greek island of Crete. Homme de l'isle de Candie. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB71–Kabardian woman, one of the 12 Circassian tribes. In veil, bodice, blouse, wide skirts, gaiters and shoes, holding a fish. Kabardinienne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRBC–St. Bruno's lily, Paradisea liliastrum. Savoy anthericum, Anthericum liliastrum. Native of Switzerland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJTB2B–Man of the island of Sifnos, Ottoman Empire, dancing with karamuza. In cap, mustache, tunic, sash belt, harem pants, holding a karamuza or reed instrument. Greek island in the Cyclades archipelago. Homme de l'isle de Siphanto. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRGK–Saffron-coloured saxifrage or rockfoil, Saxifraga mutata. Native to the Alps, Europe, introduced by Mr Daval or Orbe in Switzerland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJTB6W–Evenks or Tungusic woman of Siberia. Hair in pigtails, wearing a long elegant coat, gown, breeches and boots of reindeer skin decorated with beads and fringes. Femme Tounguses. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB82–Man of Aragon, Spain. In conical hat decorated with ribbons, wool tunic over a jerkin, short cape, culottes, gaiters and shoes, holding a cudgel. Homme de l'Aragon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTBB3–Tatar man of Kazan with beehive and honey bees. In fur cap, short-sleeve coat over tunic, sash, culottes and fur boots. Homme tattare de Kazan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRE6–Sheep laurel or narrow-leaved kalmia, Kalmia angustifolia. Native to North America, introduced by Peter Collinson in 1736. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPR94–Flask heath, Erica ampullacea. Native to the Cape, South Africa. Imported by Williams, nurseryman at Turnham Green. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJPRJA–Rose of Mexico, Oenothera rosea. Purple oenothera, Oenothera purpurea. Native to Mexico and Texas, introduced to the Royal Garden at Kew in 1791. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJTB7A–Catalan man, Catalonia, Spain. His hair in a striped barretina or soft beret that hangs over one shoulder, a double-breasted coat fastened with buttons, a large cloak, culottes, gaiters and shoes, holding a tricorn. Catalan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRB6–Garland flower, rose daphne or trailing daphne, Daphne cneorum. Native to Switzerland and Austria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJPRP6–Mallow bindweed, mallow-leaved bindweed or silky-leaved convolvulus, Convolvulus althaeoides. Cultivated by John Tradescant in 1656. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPRE9–Great honeywort, Cerinthe major. Native to the Mediterranean, Cerinthe glaber of Miller. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPRB8–Horn-leaved crane's-bill, Pelargonium ceratophyllum. Native to the Cape, South Africa. Introduced to the Royal Garden at Kew by Anthony Hove in 1786. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1795.
RM2JJPRBW–Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum. Native of Japan, introduced by James Colvill, nurseryman of King's Road, Chelsea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJPREH–Muraltia heisteria. Heath-leaved milkwort, Polygala heisteria. Native to the Cape, South Africa, introduced by Scottish botanist Francis Masson in 1787. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJTB05–Woman of the Greek island of Patmos. She wears a turban, a distinctive full-sleeved tunic, unlike the Turkish dolman or the Greek robe, harem pants, slippers, and carries a water jug. Femme de l'isle de Pathmos. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJPRBN–Snake jasmine, Rhinacanthus nasutus. Dichotomous justicia, Justicia nasuta. Introduced by Scottish botanist William Aiton to the Royal Garden at Kew. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796.
RM2JJTB7M–Woman of Salamanca, Kingdom of Leon, Spain. In wide brim hat with ribbons, chaperon or kerchief tied to an embroidered corset, blouse with embroidered sleeves, apron and long skirts. She holds a single rose. Femme de Salamanque., Royaume de Leon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
RM2JJTB6R–Evenks or Tungusic man of Siberia. Hunter in hat, facial tattoo, coat, breeches and apron of deer skin, decorated with beads and fringes. Armed with spear, bow, quiver and arrows. Homme Tounguses. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.
