The Aurelian macaroni

Caricature of Moses Harris, English entomologist, published July 5th, 1773. 'No.10: A young man leaning against a bank under a tree holds out in his right hand a square frame in which are displayed dead butterflies and moths. In his left hand is a butterfly net. His hat is a large butterfly; writhing caterpillars represent his curled hair. A butterfly rests on his left coat cuff. His coat is adorned with symmetrical snails to represent trimming'. -- British Museum. From 'Characters, Macaronies & Caricatures, by MDarly' [1773] (Vol.6). Caricature of Moses Harris, English entomologist, published July 5th, 1773. 'No.10: A young man leaning against a bank under a tree holds out in his right hand a square frame in which are displayed dead butterflies and moths. In his left hand is a butterfly net. His hat is a large butterfly; writhing caterpillars represent his curled hair. A butterfly rests on his left coat cuff. His coat is adorned with symmetrical snails to represent trimming'. -- British Museum. From 'Characters, Macaronies & Caricatures, by MDarly' [1773] (Vol.6).