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1953-52, Print
A MACARONI FRENCH COOK.
1953-52, Print

A MACARONI FRENCH COOK.

Dateca. 1772
Publisher Matthew Darly (ca. 1720 - 1780)
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving on laid paper with hand coloring
DimensionsOH: 10 1/4" x OW: 7 1/8"; Plate H: 9 3/4" x W: 6 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-52
DescriptionUpper corner: "16"
The lower margin reads: "A MACARONI FRENCH COOK./ Pub.d accord.g to Act Aug.t 9.th by M. Darly 39 Strand."
Label TextA man dressed macaroni fashion with enormous club wig, red cap & jacket, blue apron, and holding saucepan, approaches stove at right; his hat & sword hang on the wall of neatly arranged kitchen with cooking utensils and a bunch of carrots. The prevailing colors are pale green, orange and gray.