Punch and Judy Puppet Theater, 1870-1890
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Punch and Judy puppet shows -- portable and easy to stage on a street corner, in a park, or as part of a traveling circus -- attracted Americans of all ages during the 1800s. "Bad boy" Punch always managed to get away with mischief -- much to the delight of his audience. Punch & Judy even inspired toy versions of themselves.
Punch and Judy puppet shows -- portable and easy to stage on a street corner, in a park, or as part of a traveling circus -- attracted Americans of all ages during the 1800s. "Bad boy" Punch always managed to get away with mischief -- much to the delight of his audience. Punch & Judy even inspired toy versions of themselves.
Artifact
Puppet theater (Structure)
Date Made
1870-1890
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
58.100.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Cloth
Color
Brown
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.125 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 2.25 in
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