Portrait of Mr Punch (1890)

Portrait of mr punch 1890 illustration

Before his move to England in the 16th century, the character we know today as Punch went by many other aliases; Signor Bologna, Pollicinella, Polichinelli, Punctionella, Polichinello, Punchinnanella and Punchinello. Location: Cruikshank, George (1890) Punch and Judy, with twenty-four illustrations, designed and engraved by George Cruikshank. And other plates.

Accompanied by the dialogue of the puppet-show, an account of it's origin, and of puppet plays in England. (Seventh edition).

London: George Bell & Sons, York Street, Covent Garden. ISG A791.538 CRU

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