Macarony Collection

Powder and Puff - drawn by James Godwin, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Powder and Puff - drawn by James Godwin, 1862. Given, four-and twenty fiddlers all of a row - to say nothing of the "loud bassoon, " and the performers on the clarinet; given

The New Fashion Phaeton, February 22, 1776. Creator: Philip Dawe
The New Fashion Phaeton, February 22, 1776. Sic Itur ad Astra, (Thus one goes to the stars). Attributed to Philip Dawe

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

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]

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

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

The St Jamess Macaroni, 1772. Artist: James Bretherton
The St Jamess Macaroni, 1772; a man in profile to our left. His costume includes an immense knot at the back of his head, and horizontal curls over his ears

The Houndsditch Macaroni, 1772. Artist: James Bretherton
The Houndsditch Macaroni, 1772; a man, dressed in the mode of the macaronies, stands with hands in pockets and tongue sticking out. A macaroni was a British dandy who affected continental fashions

A Temple Macaroni, 1772; an exquisite with a waist-length pigtail and a simpering expression minces along while a dog, also with a long tail, trots along beside him

Middle Temple Macaroni, c1772; showing a young man ( possibly an actor), with sword and in macaroni garb, standing in profile.The quotation underneath

The City Tonsor, 1771. A corpulent man is holding three wigs on a stand; the one on the right is like that worn by macaronis

Male and Female Macaronies, c1870. A macaroni in mid-18th-century England was a fashionable man who dressed and even spoke in an outlandishly affected manner

Well-a-day! Is this my son Tom!, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]

The Isis Macaroni, 1772. Artist: John Collet
The Isis Macaroni, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Macaroni Print Shop, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Paintress of Macaroni s, 1770. Artist: Richard Dighton
The Paintress of Macaroni s, 1770. A macaroni was a dandy who wore exaggerated fashions. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Macaroni Painter, or Billy Dimple sitting for his picture, 1770. Artist: Robert Dighton
The Macaroni Painter, or Billy Dimple sitting for his picture, 1770. The painter Richard Cosway paints a macaroni or dandy in this satire on exaggerated fashions of the day

Pantheon Macaroni, 1782. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Macaronies, 1772, (1910). The Macaroni Club in London was founded in 1772 by young men of the fashionable world who had been on the Grand Tour in Italy, in opposition to the Beef-Steak Club

The Martial Macaroni, November 6, 1771. Creator: Matthew Darly
The Martial Macaroni, November 6, 1771

My Lord Tip-Toe Just Arrived from Monkey Land, November 3, 1771. Creator: Matthew Darly
My Lord Tip-Toe Just Arrived from Monkey Land, November 3, 1771

The Turf Macaroni, January 2, 1771. Creator: Matthew Darly
The Turf Macaroni, January 2, 1771

Monsieur Le Frizeur, May 21, 1771. Creator: Attributed to Henry William Bunbury
Monsieur Le Frizeur, May 21, 1771

Monsieur Le Medicin, June 13, 1771. Creator: Henry William Bunbury
Monsieur Le Medicin, June 13, 1771

New Method Macarony Practised Boston 1830 Lithograph
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A New Method of Macaroni Making as Practised at Boston in North America, 12 October 1774
XJF137468 A New Method of Macaroni Making as Practised at Boston in North America, 12 October 1774 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

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"Macaroni: A Journey Through 18th Century Fashion and Culture" Step into the world of macaroni, a term that once referred to fashionable young men in 18th century England. This cultural phenomenon is beautifully captured in various artworks and prints from the time. One such piece is "The Macaroni Print Shop, " created by Edward Topham on July 14, 1772. It offers a glimpse into the bustling shop where these trendsetters would gather to admire and purchase prints showcasing their extravagant style. In Charles White's "The Macarony Dressing Room" from 1772, we witness an intimate scene as a macaroni meticulously prepares himself for another day of fashion-forward adventures. The attention to detail in his attire speaks volumes about the importance placed on appearance during this era. "The Dog Barber, " created by an unknown artist on April 25, 1771, adds a touch of whimsy to our exploration. This delightful artwork depicts a macaroni having his beloved canine companion groomed with utmost care—a testament to their dedication not only to personal style but also to pampering their pets. Samuel Hieronymus Grimm's work titled "Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom?" circa 1773 captures a heartfelt moment between father and son. As Tom embraces the macaroni lifestyle, his traditional father looks on with both surprise and concern—an amusing portrayal of generational differences amidst changing times. Moving forward in time, Philip James de Loutherbourg's painting "From Warwick Lane" transports us to May 1st, 1790—showcasing how macaronis continued influencing society even towards the end of the century. Their flamboyant outfits turn heads as they stroll through London streets with undeniable confidence. Fast forward again—to Allen & Ginter Cigarettes' series called "Worlds Dudes.