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Toy theatre character - M Meynad (The Corsican Brothers)

Object

Toy theatre

Production date

1850 = 1900

Object number

1991.478

Physical Description

Card, hand painted, man in blue jacket / trousers, holding 2 swords, 'M. Meynad'.

A card character from '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.

Associated Organisation

Dimension

Height: 88mm
Width: 35mm
Depth: 1mm

On display?

No