print; satirical print

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Object Type: print; satirical print
Museum number: 1915,0313.184
Title: Object: The Protecting Macaroni; Series: Macaronies, Characters, Caricatures &c by MDarly. [1772] (Vol.4)
Description: No.24: A man (r.) in shirt and breeches is being laced into stays by a shorter man who stands behind him. The taller man is knock-kneed and has some resemblance to the Duke of Grafton. On the ground is a chased goblet to which a label is attached, "Duplicate 5. 5. 0." The valet or stay-maker is dressed in the prevailing macaroni manner. 9 October 1772 Etching
Producer name: Published by: Matthias Darly; Published by: Mary Darly
School/style: British
Production date: 1772
Materials: paper
Technique: etching
Dimensions: Height: 174 millimetres; Width: 125 millimetres
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Bibliographic references: BM Satires / Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum (5038)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: satire; macaroni
Acquisition name: Exchanged with: James Rimell & Son
Acquisition date: 1915
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1915,0313.184

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