'The Covent Garden macaronies', 1772. Artist: Anon

'The Covent Garden macaronies', 1772. Artist: Anon

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'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. A macaroni was a British dandy who affected continental fashions.

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