Toy theatre characters : "Masqueraders"
Object
Toy theatre
Production date
1876 = 1900
Object number
1991.535
Physical Description
Red and pink woman and green and yellow man dancing, both masked.
A card character from plate 4 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 by Pollocks in Hoxton.
The theatre and its many characters could be bought ready to use or be painted at home by the children.
A card character from plate 4 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 by Pollocks in 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: 90mm
Width: 66mm
Depth: 1mm
Width: 66mm
Depth: 1mm
On display?
Yes
Inscription
Masqueraders