Two physicians in "macaroni" fashions. Etching by J. Johnson after J.W.B. (Bretherton?), 1772.

  • J. W. B., active approximately 1772.
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18 June 1772
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652164i
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Two physicians in "macaroni" fashions. Etching by J. Johnson after J.W.B. (Bretherton?), 1772. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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One holds a urine flask, the other a large pulse watch. In the background, two sets of wigs and canes

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[London] (Charing Cross) : T. Jefferys, 18 June 1772.

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1 print : etching ; platemark 23.1 x 25.1 cm

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Two macaroni doctors. J. W. B. delin. 1772 ; J. Johnson fecit.

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Possibly drawn by James Bretherton; there seems to be no evidence that he had the second initial W

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Wellcome Collection 652164i

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