The fire work macaroni [graphic].

Description

Title: The fire work macaroni [graphic].
Alternative Title: Firework macaroni
Contributor: Darly, M. publisher.
Published / Created: Octr. 26, 1772.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as the act directs by MDarly, 39 Strand
Abstract: A short man in an embroidered coat, whole length in profile facing left, holds a stick in one hand and a firework with a threaded fuse in the other
Description: Title etched below image.
Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram.
Plate from vol. V: Caricatures, macaronies, & characters. [London] : Pubd. by MDarly, 39 Strand, 1772.
Possibly a caricature of Leoni, a pyrotechnist of this period; see British Museum catalogue.
Plate numbered "v. 5" in upper left corner and "13" in upper right corner.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; November 1958;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 17.9 x 12.5 cm, on sheet 24.6 x 15.2 cm
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Folio 72 771 D37 v.5 plate 13
Collection Title: Leaf 90. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Collection Date: [London] : Pubd. by Mary Darly, Jany. 1, 1776.

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1772
Etchings England London 1772
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress
Dandies
British
Fireworks
Hairstyles
Staffs (Sticks)
Subjects: Clothing & dress > England > 1770-1780
Dandies > British
Fireworks
Hairstyles
Staffs (Sticks)
England > 1772
England > London > 1772

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