Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Two Parisian Men à la Macaroni
18th Century

A 'macaroni� was a fop or dandy with an extravagant hairstyle and affected mannerisms, often viewed as a buffoon. The term �macaroni� also often referred to a homosexual with the same affected mannerisms and dress style.

scan0057 Macaroni 18th century

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