Punch And Judy Collection

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Punch & Judy show on the beach at Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1950
A crowd of children are gathered on the beach at Exmouth to watch a showing of Punch and Judy. Other families are enjoying the beach and the sea

Steel Peech and Tozer Social Services, gala and sports meeting, Saturday 11th June [c
Including Salto Brothers, trampolinists; Chase Water Charlie, trick and comedy cyclist; majorettes; school of dacing; photograph exhibition; Samuel Fox brass band; boxing

The Land of cocagne, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669534 The Land of cocagne, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Children watching a Punch and Judy show on a London street, 1800s
NWI4759640 Children watching a Punch and Judy show on a London street, 1800s.; (add.info.: Children watching a Punch and Judy show on a London street, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

A crowd of people watching a Punch and Judy show in Leicester Fields, London. The Great Actor, or Mr
FLO4619085 A crowd of people watching a Punch and Judy show in Leicester Fields, London. The Great Actor, or Mr. Punch in all his Glory

Molière ayant la douleur de s'entendre interpreter avec une pratique, 1864. Creator: Cham
Moliere ayant la douleur de s'entendre interpreter avec une pratique, 1864. Caricature of the playwright Moliere covering his ears on seeing his play Tartuffe performed at a Punch-and-Judy puppet

Punch and Judy Penny Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Parker Cushman
Punch and Judy Penny Bank, c. 1939

Puppet: "Judy", c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Brennan. Puppet: "Judy", c. 1937
Puppet: "Judy", c. 1937

Hand Puppet Judy, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Brennan
Hand Puppet Judy, c. 1936

Dog Toby Hand Puppet, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Brennan
Dog Toby Hand Puppet, c. 1936

Punch and Judy Bank, c. 1937. Creator: Alf Bruseth
Punch and Judy Bank, c. 1937

Mechanical Bank: Punch and Judy, c. 1941. Creator: Dorothea Bates
Mechanical Bank: Punch and Judy, c. 1941

Kasperltheater I, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Kasperltheater I, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Punch and Judy show. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg", (The Good Old Days: drawings by Karl Spitzweg)

Punch or May Day, 1829, (c1915). Artist: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Punch or May Day, 1829, (c1915). The painting is part of the collection of the Tate Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Punch and Judy showman JLP01_09_880388
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Professor Alexander the Punch & Judy man gathering an audience for his next show at the 1988 Family Day at Laings Sports Ground

The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas)
991387 The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 112x169 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Punch and Judy Show. Arthur John Elsley (1861-1952)

Punchs Sweatheart, c. 1938. Creator: Elmer Weise
Punchs Sweatheart, c. 1938

Child of Punch and Judy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Dorothy Harris
Child of Punch and Judy, 1935/1942

Punch and Judy. After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828
2907807 Punch and Judy. After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection

Mr. Punch, (Pulcinella). After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828
2907806 Mr. Punch, (Pulcinella). After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection

An Insult to the Profession; The renewal of the Muzzling Order--Dog Toby Muzzled, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Insult to the Profession; The renewal of the Muzzling Order--Dog Toby Muzzled, 1890

The Entertainer
BAL44634 The Entertainer by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection

Vintage poster for roller skating rink show, 1880-99 (litho)
6292259 Vintage poster for roller skating rink show, 1880-99 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Photo © Barbara Singer

Cigar Store Figure: Punch, c. 1939. Creator: Elmer R. Kottcamp
Cigar Store Figure: Punch, c. 1939

Innkeepers Daughter, c. 1938. Creator: George File
Innkeepers Daughter, c. 1938

Hand Puppet "Judy"and Child, c. 1936. Creator: George File
Hand Puppet " Judy" and Child, c. 1936

The Library and the Piazzetta, Venice, Looking West with Numerous Figures
CH18715 The Library and the Piazzetta, Venice, Looking West with Numerous Figures and a Puppet Show, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of people watching a punch and judy show, c
3605397 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of people watching a punch and judy show, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a group of children sitting on a bench in
3604487 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a group of children sitting on a bench in front of a small stage. When the card is held in front of a light source a Punch

Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)
5320760 Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch)

Short, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465761 Short, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partner, with Codlin)

Mr Punch holding mistetoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731222 Mr Punch holding mistetoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punch holding mistletoe)

Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b / w photo)
3096146 Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet Marquis and Marquise)

The Puppeteer on the Pont Neuf (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT280131 The Puppeteer on the Pont Neuf (litho) (b/w photo) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Puppeteer, 1894 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT280132 The Puppeteer, 1894 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Kleehs, Theodor (1854-c.1914) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The doctor with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)
5320761 The doctor with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch)

Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach (chromolitho)
5217609 Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach)

Punch with four cats
BAL23731 Punch with four cats by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Museu de les Arts de l Espectacle, Barcelona, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Codlin, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465765 Codlin, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partner, with Short)

Punch and Judy show in In the Tuileries Gardens - le jardin des Tuileries
3779489 Punch and Judy show in In the Tuileries Gardens - le jardin des Tuileries by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Punch)

A Punch and Judy show at Putney (b / w photo)
3637420 A Punch and Judy show at Putney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Punch and Judy show at Putney)

Les Marionnettes (engraving)
3645820 Les Marionnettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Marionnettes. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1877)

Quadrille de Punch, 1850 (chromolitho)
1272233 Quadrille de Punch, 1850 (chromolitho) by Sharp, William (1803-75); 26.5x19.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: " Published by Wm. H. Oakes and for sale by John Ashton & Co)

Paris: Punch and Judy (colour litho)
3622001 Paris: Punch and Judy (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris: Punch and Judy)

A Victorian die cut mechanical valentine card of two children watching a Punch
3604537 A Victorian die cut mechanical valentine card of two children watching a Punch and Judy show, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

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"Punch and Judy: A Timeless Tale of Mischief and Merriment" Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for a delightful journey into the whimsical world of Punch and Judy. Originating in 17th-century England, this beloved puppet show has captured the hearts of audiences across generations. Picture yourself on Exmouth Beach in July 1950 or Swanage Beach in Dorset, England. The sun is shining as families gather around to witness the misadventures of Mr. Punch and his arch-nemesis, the crocodile. Laughter fills the air as these iconic characters come to life through skilled puppeteers. But it's not just beaches where this enchanting spectacle unfolds; even Steel Peech and Tozer Social Services hosted a gala sports meeting back in the 1930s at Brinsworth Sports Ground. The magic was palpable as children eagerly watched Punch's antics unfold before their eyes. Travel back further to mid-late 19th century Europe when Kasperltheater I took center stage under Carl Spitzweg's creative direction. This captivating form of entertainment continued to evolve throughout history, with Benjamin Robert Haydon immortalizing Punch's lively presence during May Day celebrations in 1829. Fast forward to more recent times - JLP01_09_880388 captures an animated punch-and-judy showman captivating his audience with every move while Elmer Weise portrays "Punch's Sweetheart" in a charming depiction from around 1938. Dorothy Harris introduces us to "Child of Punch and Judy, " showcasing how this timeless tale continues its legacy well into the mid-20th century. Let us not forget George Cruikshank's illustrations that have brought these characters alive since they were first published in 1828 - whether it be witnessing Mr. Punch himself or joining him on his mischievous adventures alongside Pulcinella.