The French marow-bone singer [graphic].

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Title: The French marow-bone singer [graphic].
Alternative Title: French marrowbone singer
Contributor: Darly, M. publisher.
Published / Created: [1 October 1771]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as the act directs, Oct. 1st, 1771, by MDarly, 39 Strand
Abstract: "A man (whole length) stands in profile to the right, his mouth wide open as if singing. In his right hand he holds blank sheets of paper evidently intended for music. His left hand holds the right side of his coat. His hair is in an enormously long queue bound with ribbon. His hat is under his right arm. He wears a large cravat, his shirt sleeves are frilled but his stockings are conspicuously patched."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram.
Plate numbered '16' in upper right corner.
Temporary local subject terms: Macaronies -- Singers -- Reference to Marylebone Gardens.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, v. ii; May 1954;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 15.3 x 10.6 cm, on sheet 19 x 13 cm
Edition: [State with plate no. 16].
Language: English

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