Toy theatre scenery
Object
Toy theatre
Production date
1876-1890
Object number
1991.538
Physical Description
Toy theatre scenery of a staged masquerade with characters shown in assorted costume or fancy dress. In the back watches an audience in 3 theatre tiers.
Probably from '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 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.
Probably from '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 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
Pollock's (Produced by)
Material
Card
Dimension
Width (Front): 30
Height (front): 22cm
Height (front): 22cm
On display?
Yes