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Punch and Judy

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

Two strings of sausages, from a Punch and Judy show, early 20th century. 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
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Stage Equipment
  • Stage Equipment
Titles
  • Punch and Judy (generic title)
  • Assorted Guignol and Punch items (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Sewn fabric, stuffed with foam
Brief description
String of sausages from a Punch and Judy show, early 20th century.
Physical description
Pink stuffed fabric.
Style
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Literary referencePunch and Judy
Summary
Two strings of sausages, from a Punch and Judy show, early 20th century. 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.1061-2011

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Record createdMarch 15, 2012
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