Batger & Cos Black and White Crackers
Print
ca. 1900-1950 (made)
ca. 1900-1950 (made)
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This Christmas cracker label by Batger’s & Co is from the first half of the 20th century. The V&A collection includes a series of cracker labels by the firm, established in 1748.
This cracker box label is themed ‘Black & White’; it shows entertainers, one in a top hat and carrying a walking stick, one a Pierrot character (originally a sideshow comedian from the European Commedia dell’arte tradition).
This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years.
This cracker box label is themed ‘Black & White’; it shows entertainers, one in a top hat and carrying a walking stick, one a Pierrot character (originally a sideshow comedian from the European Commedia dell’arte tradition).
This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years.
Object details
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| Title | Batger & Cos Black and White Crackers (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed label |
| Brief description | A cracker label showing two entertainers, produced by Batger's & Co, about 1900-1950 |
| Physical description | A print showing a two performers, the other dressed in a pierrot costume, and the other wearing a top hat and carrying a walking stick. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "Batger & Cos. Black & White Crackers"
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| Credit line | Purchased through the Julie and Robert Breckman Print Fund |
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| Summary | This Christmas cracker label by Batger’s & Co is from the first half of the 20th century. The V&A collection includes a series of cracker labels by the firm, established in 1748. This cracker box label is themed ‘Black & White’; it shows entertainers, one in a top hat and carrying a walking stick, one a Pierrot character (originally a sideshow comedian from the European Commedia dell’arte tradition). This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years. |
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| Accession number | E.1037-2003 |
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| Record created | May 24, 2004 |
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