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Scene 1, Pollock`s Scenes in the CORSICAN BROTHERS, No. 1

Object

Toy theatre

Production date

1850 = 1900

Object number

1991.475

Physical Description

Toy theatre scenery.A baronial hall with clock, chair, stag's head and red central doors with two green side doors.

Scene set 1 of 'Pollocks Characters and Scenes in the Corsican Brothers" a play based on the novella by Alexandre Dumas.

Toy theatre sets were used by wealthy children in the 1800s. This set was made in the by Pollocks of Hoxton. The theatre and its many characters could be bought ready to use or be painted at home by the children.

Associated Organisation

Dimension

Height: 222mm
Width: 322mm
Depth: 2mm

On display?

No