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1971-469, Print
ENGLISH FUNN or DOCKING the MACARONI.
1971-469, Print

ENGLISH FUNN or DOCKING the MACARONI.

DateSeptember 14, 1774
Publisher
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint engraving on laid paper with hand coloring
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 × 10 1/4 in (36.19 × 26.03cm) (includes backing)
Other: 14 × 9 7/8 in (35.56 × 25.08cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1971-469
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "ENGLISH FUNN or DOCKING the MACARONI./ London Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, N.o 53 Fleet Street, as the Act directs 14 September, 1774."Label TextA London street scene is shown, featuring a butcher's shop. The owner has assailed a passing Macaroni and is about to cut off the knob of the victim's wig with his butcher knife. Two women sit in the doorway of the shop, watching in great amusement.ProvenanceBefore 1971, the Old Print Shop (New York, NY); 1971-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).
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An EXHIBITION of WILD BEASTS or the MACARONI in DISTRESS.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
October 10, 1774
KC1973-342
THE/ AMERICAN/ Military Pocket Atlas;/ BEING/ An approved Collection of Correct MAPS,/ BOTH GENERAL AND PARTICULAR,/ OF/ THE BRITISH COLONIES;/ Especially those which now are, or probably may be/ THE THEATRE OF WAR:
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
1776
1955-126, Map
THE THEATRE OF WAR in NORTH AMERICA, with the ROADS and A TABLE OF THE DISTANCES.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
1776
1941-8, Print
What is this my Son Tom.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
June 24, 1774
D2005-CMD-586
AN/ EXACT PLAN/ of/ CHARLES-TOWN-BAR and HARBOUR.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
July 17, 1776
1930-607, Print
THE ALTERNATIVE OF WILLIAMS-BURG
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
February 15, 1775
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S.r Timothy THICKETS first Reel to LONDON or the Beauties of KINGS PLACE drawing LOTS for a ___.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
April 12, 1781
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The Contemplative Charmer.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
July 1, 1780
D2006-CMD-427
A PLAN/ OF THE/ ATTACK,/ OF/ FORT SULIVAN,/ the Key of CHARLESTOWN,/ in SOUTH CAROLINA,/ on the 28.th of June 1776.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
September 7, 1776
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A Young Hussey Charging Old Toothless with an Imposibility, or the Cracked Pitcher.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
March 20, 1778
1941-224, Print
A Scene near Cox Heath, or the Enraged Farmer.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
May 1, 1779
Print 1950-105
JACK OAKHAM throwing out A SIGNAL for an ENGAGEMENT.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)
May 24, 1781