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Punch and Judy

Slapstick
ca. early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Slapstick from a Punch and Judy show, early 20th century. Painted in red with yellow dots. Part of a set of assorted Guignol and Punch puppets. Guignol is the French Punch. These figures are all of the 20th century, but very much belong with their older ancestors.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Punch and Judy (generic title)
  • Assorted Guignol and Punch items (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Carved and painted wood
Brief description
Slapstick from a Punch and Judy show, early 20th century.
Physical description
Wooden slapstick, painted in red, with yellow dots.
Dimensions
  • Length: 35.5cm
  • Width: 3,1cm
Style
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Literary referencePunch and Judy
Summary
Slapstick from a Punch and Judy show, early 20th century. Painted in red with yellow dots. Part of a set of assorted Guignol and Punch puppets. Guignol is the French Punch. These figures are all of the 20th century, but very much belong with their older ancestors.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
S.1059-2011

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Record createdMarch 15, 2012
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