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George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection

Drawing
1861-1934 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Costume design for a human character of Judy, from Punch and Judy Puppet Show. From an inscription it was designed by Clarkson Costumes ca. 1861 to 1934 . George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleGeorge Speaight Punch & Judy Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Pencil and watercolour on card
Brief description
Costume design for a human character of Judy, from Punch and Judy Puppet Show. From an inscription it was designed by Clarkson Costumes ca. 1861 to 1934 . George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection.
Physical description
Costume design for an actor playing Judy, from the Punch and Judy Puppet Show. Judy is carrying a stick on her left hand and dragging a doll with her right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.7cm
  • Width: 15.2cm
Credit line
Accepted by HM Government in Lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the V&A in 2010.
Subject depicted
Literary referencePunch and Judy
Summary
Costume design for a human character of Judy, from Punch and Judy Puppet Show. From an inscription it was designed by Clarkson Costumes ca. 1861 to 1934 . George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection.
Other number
Human Pulcinella File
Collection
Accession number
S.956-2010

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Record createdJune 10, 2010
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