The full blown macaroni [graphic]

Description

Title: The full blown macaroni [graphic]
Creator: Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Contributor: Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist.
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, publisher.
Published / Created: [6 December 1772]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd as the act directs, 6th December 1772, by J. Bretherton, No.134 New Bond Street
Abstract: "Satire on social aspiration: a plump young man standing facing to right wearing a wig with a long queue, flowers on his left breast and carrying a cane with a tassel; he appears to be saluting someone by removing his hat."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Temporary local subject terms: Macaronies, 1772 -- Nosegays -- Canes -- Male costume: Shoes with buckles.
Mounted on page 109 of: Bunbury album.
Provenance: Purchased by W.S. Lewis from Grant; May 1940.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 25.5 x 16.4 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English