Batger's "Jolly Old Monks" Crackers
Print
ca. 1900-1950 (made)
ca. 1900-1950 (made)
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This Christmas cracker label by Batger’s & Co is probably 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 label shows a band of monkeys, all dressed in human clothing, playing various instruments. Monkey bands were a common form of entertainment in traditional circuses, and a motif in children’s toys.
This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years.
This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years.
Object details
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| Title | Batger's "Jolly Old Monks" Crackers (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed label |
| Brief description | A cracker box label showing monkeys playing musical instruments produced by Batger's & Co, about 1900-1950 |
| Physical description | A print showing three smiling monkeys. One is playing a drum, one is holding a large cracker, one plays the guitar. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Batger's "Jolly Old Monks" Crackers Made in England |
| 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 probably 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 label shows a band of monkeys, all dressed in human clothing, playing various instruments. Monkey bands were a common form of entertainment in traditional circuses, and a motif in children’s toys. This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years. |
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| Accession number | E.1039-2003 |
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| Record created | May 26, 2004 |
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