How d'ye like me [graphic].

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Title: How d'ye like me [graphic].
Alternative Title: How do you like me
Contributor: Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793, publisher.
Published / Created: published as the act directs, 19 Novr. 1772.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Abstract: "Satire on ageing macaronis; an elderly man wearing an elaborate wig stands whole-length to front in a fashionable interior, his right hand to his chin, his left in his breeches pocket."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title engraved below image.
Imperfect; publication date erased from end of imprint statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum.
Plate numbered '260' in lower left corner.
Temporary local subject terms: Bag wig -- Furniture: oval mirror in gold frame -- Furniture: upholstered chair -- Furnishings: window curtain.
Provenance: Print Shop; November 1958;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 35.6 x 25.2 cm, on sheet 42 x 30 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1772
Mezzotints England London 1772
Material: mezzotint ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress
Dandies
British
Older people
Wigs
Mirrors
Chairs
Draperies
Subjects: Clothing & dress > England > 1770-1780
Dandies > British
Older people
Wigs
Mirrors
Chairs
Draperies
England > 1772
England > London > 1772

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