George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, late 19th century to early 20th century (S.1351:4-2010)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century to early 20th century
Postcard illustrating Mr. Punch and the Constable, late 19th c. to early 20th century. George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection. This postcard is part of a series portraying Mr. Punch in various scenes of his popular puppet play. All the postcards has Punch cut out which one can manipulate by moving a paper handle. In this one he is fighting with the Constable who also holds a wooden stick and a candle holder.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Height: 13.4 cm; Width: 8.6 cm
- Materials and techniques
- Ink on card
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Great Britain
Design
- Marks and inscriptions
- 'Puch: If I hit you, will/ you primise no to hit me?'
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O1160490
- Museum object number
- S.1351:4-2010
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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