Macaroni Collection

NAPLES: PEASANT, 1869. A man and two boys, peasants of Naples, Italy, eating macaroni. Photograph, 1869

Assorted pasta

Meatball Extravaganza
Vertigo Artography

The Macaroni Print Shop, July 14, 1772. Creator: Edward Topham
The Macaroni Print Shop, July 14, 1772

The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. Artist: Charles White
The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. A satire on the affectations of the 18th-century macaroni, a sort of dandy. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Macaroni, Greyerz, Switzerland

A macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus), East Falkland, Falkland Islands

Drying macaroni, Naples, Italy

Italy Naples macaroni drying pre-1900

Neapolitan Napoli Italy Italian Street Flag Food
neapolitan, napoli, italy, italian, street, flag, food, macaroni, eaters, pasta, sellers, of, naples, 1833, 1830s, the, penny, magazine, men, building, pillar, trade, trader, 13944255

Successful campaign in the Libyan desert. Italian soldiers about to trigger an underground device. Date: 1941

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Macaroni Penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) in rookery along Hercules Bay on summer afternoon Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Macaroni Penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) in rookery along Hercules Bay on summer afternoon Date: 19/02/2005

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South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island, Cooper Bay. Profile of macaroni penguin head. Date: 21/07/2004

Hot Pie "A La Financiere", "Timbale"of Macaroni "Milanaise"(chromolitho)
3651700 Hot Pie " A La Financiere", " Timbale" of Macaroni " Milanaise" (chromolitho) by English School

Macaroni eating (engraving)
2786733 Macaroni eating (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macaroni eating. Illustration for Chatterbox (1876)

Fifty Varieties of Pasta, 1911 (screen print)
2622130 Fifty Varieties of Pasta, 1911 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of fifty varieties of Italian pasta; screen print)

Manufacturer of pasta, macaroni, Naples, Napoli, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: manufacturer of pasta, macaroni, Naples, Napoli, Italy

Poster advertising pasta made by Rivoire et Carret (colour litho)
PER206015 Poster advertising pasta made by Rivoire et Carret (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Poster advertising pasta made by Ceres (colour litho)
PER248101 Poster advertising pasta made by Ceres (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Macaroni of the reign of George III, 1773 (colour litho)
3622211 Macaroni of the reign of George III, 1773 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macaroni of the reign of George III, 1773)

Macaroni (chromolitho)
3100029 Macaroni (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macaroni. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Products of the World)

Macaroni shop, Naples (engraving)
962160 Macaroni shop, Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macaroni shop, Naples)

Merchant cooking pasta in a saucepan, Italian scene (engraving)
2334755 Merchant cooking pasta in a saucepan, Italian scene (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Italian genre Scene)

Macaroni (chromolitho)
974012 Macaroni (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macaroni. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fruit and fowl dishes (colour litho)
960342 Fruit and fowl dishes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit and fowl dishes: 1. charlotte of apples and apricots; 2. macaroni milanaise; 3)

Neapolitans Eating Macaroni, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners
3258431 Neapolitans Eating Macaroni, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the different States of Italy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Lerberghi, P

And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO191293 And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Family Budget (litho)
5989824 The Family Budget (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Family Budget. Energy producing foods which give adequate food value cheaply)

Neopolitans Eating Macaroni; Napolitani Mangia maccaroni
823403 Neopolitans Eating Macaroni; Napolitani Mangia maccaroni, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Gatta, Saviero Xavier della (fl.1777-1820); 23x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The noviciate of a Macaroni, Ranelagh, 1772 (coloured engraving)
583512 The noviciate of a Macaroni, Ranelagh, 1772 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The noviciate of a Macaroni, Ranelagh)

The way to make macaroni (engraving)
478380 The way to make macaroni (engraving) by Italian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maniera di fare i maccheroni); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Vojtek Machacek macaroni, Prague (colour litho)
982765 Vojtek Machacek macaroni, Prague (colour litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vojtek Machacek macaroni, Prague)

Marchands de friture et de macaroni a Naples (engraving)
3635565 Marchands de friture et de macaroni a Naples (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchands de friture et de macaroni a Naples)

Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho)
STC421782 Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho) by Wearne, Harry (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dog Barber, April 25, 1771. Creator: Unknown
The Dog Barber, April 25, 1771

Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom, ca. 1773. Creator: Probably after Samuel Hieronymus Grimm
Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom, ca. 1773

From Warwick Lane, May 1, 1790. May 1, 1790. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
From Warwick Lane, May 1, 1790. [Caricatures of the English]

DANDY / MACARONI 1773
MACARONI A rather shallow-looking and irritating young man, known as a Macaroni smirking and supressing a giggle. Date: circa 1773

Signor Macaroni, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Macaroni drying in the dirty streets of Naples, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Macaroni drying in the dirty streets of Naples, Italy, c1909. Pasta has to be quickly laid out or hung to dry as soon as it comes through the machine or as its rolled and cut

Certain City macaronis drinking asses milk, c1770. A woman with her hand round an asss neck handing out mugs of milk to finely dressed men

The enraged macaroni, 1773. Artist: Philip Dawe
The enraged macaroni, 1773. A dandy is dressed in Continental style is at the door of a tavern, through the window of which a woman cuts off his pigtail while another brandishes a fish in his face

A macarony alderman and his rib, c1770. Artist: James Caldwall
A macarony alderman and his rib, c1770. A fat alderman with an elaborate wig strolls with a woman, presumably his wife, as in the Biblical creation of Eve from Adams rib

An eighteenth-century dandy in Ranelagh Gardens, London, 1772. A macaroni or dandy in powdered wig, lace shirt and knee-britches, with a sword, and carrying a three-cornered hat in his left hand

Miss Macaroni and her gallant at a print shop, 1773. Artist: John Raphael Smith
Miss Macaroni and her gallant at a print shop, 1773. Scene showing four people gazing at a print shop window, possibly 13 Cornhill. One points at the prints which are clearly delineated

The Covent Garden macaronies, 1772. A macaroni (possibly George Colman) standing outside entrance to Covent Garden Theatre has snatched the wig off the head of a smaller man

The Fish-Street macaroni, 1772. Artist: James Bretherton
The Fish-Street macaroni, 1772. View of a man, dressed in the mode of a macaroni, standing near an entrance to a tea garden. A macaroni was a British dandy who affected continental fashions

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"From Naples to the World: The Timeless Delight of Macaroni" Step back in time to 1869, where a man and two boys, peasants of Naples, Italy, savor the humble pleasure of macaroni. This iconic dish has its roots in the heartland of Italy, captivating taste buds for centuries. Assorted pasta varieties adorn tables across the globe, each shape holding a unique story. Picture drying macaroni under the warm sun in Naples; it's an age-old tradition that still enchants visitors today. Pre-1900 captures show us how this simple yet beloved food was meticulously prepared by Italian hands. In bustling Neapolitan streets, flags flutter alongside tantalizing aromas wafting from street vendors' carts. Macaroni is not just sustenance but a symbol of Italian pride and heritage—a culinary treasure passed down through generations. Fast forward to 1941 amidst war-torn Libya when Italian soldiers found solace even amid chaos. A successful campaign led them to trigger an underground device while sharing hearty plates of macaroni—proof that comfort can be found even on desolate battlefields. Beyond its gastronomic significance lies its cultural impact. Enter The Macaroni Print Shop in July 1772—an establishment dedicated to immortalizing moments through artistry and ink on paper. Creator Edward Topham captured scenes that would forever remind us of our love affair with this delectable pasta. Art takes center stage again as we step into The Macarony Dressing Room painted by Charles White in 1772—a whimsical depiction showcasing fashion trends influenced by none other than macaroni itself. It goes beyond nourishment; it becomes inspiration for style and self-expression. Travel further afield now—to Greyerz, Switzerland—where another variation awaits discovery. Swiss macaroni charms with its own distinct flavors and textures—a testament to how this versatile dish adapts and thrives across borders.