The fly catching macaroni

Caricature of Sir Joseph Banks as fly catcher standing on two globes, published July 12th, 1772. From 'Macaronies, Characters, Caricatures & designed by the greatest personages, artists &c graved & published by M Darly, 39 Strand. 1772'. (Vol.3). Caricature of Sir Joseph Banks as fly catcher standing on two globes, published July 12th, 1772. From 'Macaronies, Characters, Caricatures & designed by the greatest personages, artists &c graved & published by M Darly, 39 Strand. 1772'. (Vol.3). Whipcord del. Beneath title: I rove from pole to pole, you ask me why, I tell you truth, to catch a ____ fly

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Original record: The fly catching macaroni
Collection: Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection
Date(s): 1743 – 1820
Usage: Collection is open for research.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Creator(s): Darly, Matthew, ca. 1720-1780 (artist)
Subject(s): Banks, Joseph
Caricatures and cartoons
Sir
Type: still image

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