Punch and Judy
Slapstick
ca. early 20th century (made)
ca. early 20th century (made)
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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.
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| 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. |
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| Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
| Literary reference | Punch 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. |
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| Accession number | S.1059-2011 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2012 |
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