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1953-49, Print
THE MACARONI PRINT SHOP.
1953-49, Print

THE MACARONI PRINT SHOP.

Date1772
Engraver Edward Topham (1751 - 1820)
Publisher Matthew Darly (ca. 1720 - 1780)
Maker M. Darly
OriginEngland, London
MediumEtching and line engraving on laid paper with period hand color
DimensionsOverall: 9 × 10 7/8in. (22.9 × 27.6cm) Other (Plate): 7 × 9 7/8in. (7 × 9 7/8in.)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-49
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "THE MACARONI PRINT SHOP./ Pub accor to Act by M. Darly Strand July 14.th 1772"
Label TextAn etching showing the exterior of Matthew & Mary Darly's shop. Prints are hanging in the window. Several persons are looking at them. All are laughing at them and ridiculing them except the etreme left figure who is a macaroni. Among the other viewers are: a boy, an old, short, fat military officer, a country gentleman in riding boots and whip.