Jester's Stick
20th century (made)
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Percy Honri (1873-1953) was a musical entertainer of music hall and revue. The name of Honri has been used since he appeared with his father (Harry Thompson) at the Folies Bergere in Paris.
Honri’s musical talent was influenced by his parents, Harry Thompson (1850-1937) and Mary Horwood (1852-1914) who were also music hall entertainers. In 1884, Percy Honri joined the Thompson Trio with his parents, performing in music halls and theatres. In 1890, the Trio changed their name to the Royal Thompson Trio. In 1893, Honri toured with his parents in the States, and in 1898, he performed as a solo act. His well-known show, Concordia was hugely successful, performing at the London Palladium.
Until 1935, Honri continued with his performances, labelled the ‘King of the Concertina’. His daughter Mary Honri (1910-1988) then acted with him on stage as ‘Mary and Percy Honri’. Honri’s grandchild, Peter Honri (1929- 2016) continued their family theatrical tradition, chronicling their history in the book 'Working the Halls'.
Honri’s musical talent was influenced by his parents, Harry Thompson (1850-1937) and Mary Horwood (1852-1914) who were also music hall entertainers. In 1884, Percy Honri joined the Thompson Trio with his parents, performing in music halls and theatres. In 1890, the Trio changed their name to the Royal Thompson Trio. In 1893, Honri toured with his parents in the States, and in 1898, he performed as a solo act. His well-known show, Concordia was hugely successful, performing at the London Palladium.
Until 1935, Honri continued with his performances, labelled the ‘King of the Concertina’. His daughter Mary Honri (1910-1988) then acted with him on stage as ‘Mary and Percy Honri’. Honri’s grandchild, Peter Honri (1929- 2016) continued their family theatrical tradition, chronicling their history in the book 'Working the Halls'.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | Hand and machine sewn silk satin; papier-mâché painted jester head. |
| Brief description | Jester stick with matching costumes used by Percy Honri, 20th century |
| Physical description | Jester’s stick or marotte The marotte features a papier-mâché head, mounted in profile. The head features a male face with brown hair and a slightly elongated nose. It is wearing a pale blue and white parti-coloured hat with a gold brim. The head is mounted on a cylindrical wooden stick. Hat in blue and orange silk satin matching Percy Honri’s first costume Blue and orange silk satin jester’s style hat. The brim and crown are edged with silver metal spangles. A panel or ‘bavolet’ runs around the base of the hat, this extends into several scalloped edged hanging ‘points’. Metal bells have been added to the base of the hanging ‘points’ and also the brim of the hat. The hat is the secured at the front with two cotton tape ties and the interior is lined with cotton. Hat in pink and purple silk satin matching Percy Honri’s first costume Purple and pink silk satin jester’s style hat. The brim and crown are edged with purple metal spangles. A panel or ‘bavolet’ runs around the base of the hat, this extends into several scalloped edged hanging ‘points’. Metal bells have been added to the base of the hanging ‘points’ and also the brim of the hat. The hat is the secured at the front with two cotton tape ties and the interior is lined with cotton. |
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| Credit line | Given by the descendants of Percy Honri |
| Summary | Percy Honri (1873-1953) was a musical entertainer of music hall and revue. The name of Honri has been used since he appeared with his father (Harry Thompson) at the Folies Bergere in Paris. Honri’s musical talent was influenced by his parents, Harry Thompson (1850-1937) and Mary Horwood (1852-1914) who were also music hall entertainers. In 1884, Percy Honri joined the Thompson Trio with his parents, performing in music halls and theatres. In 1890, the Trio changed their name to the Royal Thompson Trio. In 1893, Honri toured with his parents in the States, and in 1898, he performed as a solo act. His well-known show, Concordia was hugely successful, performing at the London Palladium. Until 1935, Honri continued with his performances, labelled the ‘King of the Concertina’. His daughter Mary Honri (1910-1988) then acted with him on stage as ‘Mary and Percy Honri’. Honri’s grandchild, Peter Honri (1929- 2016) continued their family theatrical tradition, chronicling their history in the book 'Working the Halls'. |
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| Accession number | S.1009:1 to 3-2017 |
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| Record created | September 26, 2017 |
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