Toy theatre character: "Masqueraders"
Object
Toy theatre
Production date
1876 = 1900
Object number
1991.536
Physical Description
Yellow woman and blue and red 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: 88mm
width: 50mm
width: 50mm
On display?
Yes