Macassar Oil, An Oily Puff for Soft Heads March 15, 1814 Thomas Rowlandson An portly, elderly, bald man sits in an armchair while a shopman pours oil from a bottle on to his scalp, with the intent of helping his hair grow back. A cap inscribed "Fools Cap" is on the ground at right. Behind them at right, a woman with her hair standing on end looks in horror at her reflection in a Macassar Oil, An Oily Puff for Soft Heads. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). March 15, 1814. Hand-colored etching. Prints

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