Toy theatre character: Boissec

Object

Toy theatre

Production date

1850-1900

Object number

1991.498

Physical Description

This is a card character of a man named Boissec using an axe. A toy theatre set may have been used by wealthy children in the 1800s. This set was made in the 1850s 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

Pollock's (Produced by)

Material

Card

Dimension

Height (Whole): 88mm
Width (Whole): 47mm
Depth (Whole): 1mm