The macaroni mercer [graphic].

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Title: The macaroni mercer [graphic].
Contributor: Darly, M. publisher.
Published / Created: [29 October 1772]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd according to act Octr. 29, 1772, by M. Darly, 39 Strand
Abstract: "A whole length figure looking to left carrying under his left arm a roll of material; in his right hand is what appears to be a yard measure. He is dressed macaroni-fashion with a large looped club, looped hat, and ruffled shirt."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Plate from vol. V: Caricatures, macaronies, & characters. [London] : Pubd. by MDarly, 39 Strand, 1772.
Plate numbered "v. 5" in upper left corner and "7" in upper right corner.
First of three plates on leaf 88.
1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 17.6 x 12.6 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Provenance: P. Murray Hill; August 1945;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 179 x 126 mm, on sheet 242 x 153 mm
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Folio 724 776D
Collection Title: Leaf 88. 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
Hairstyles
Occupations
Textiles
Subjects: Clothing & dress > England > 1770-1780
Dandies > British
Hairstyles
Occupations
Textiles
England > 1772
England > London > 1772

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