Toy theatre character - Fabien dei Franchi (The Corsican Brothers)
Object
Toy theatre
Production date
1876 = 1900
Object number
1991.476
Physical Description
Toy theatre character. Man in blue suit pointing.
A card character from plate 5 of 'Pollocks Characters and Scenes in the Corsican Brothers" (or 'The Fatal Duel') 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.
The same character appears in 1991.481, 494, 495, 501, 502, 506.
A card character from plate 5 of 'Pollocks Characters and Scenes in the Corsican Brothers" (or 'The Fatal Duel') 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.
The same character appears in 1991.481, 494, 495, 501, 502, 506.
Associated Organisation
Material
Card
Dimension
Height: 88mm
Width: 60mm
Depth: 1mm
Width: 60mm
Depth: 1mm
On display?
No
Inscription
Fabien dei Franchi