Punch, Judy, and their child (1890)

Punch judy and their child 1890 illustration

In traditional performances of Punch and Judy, the couple are seen to embrace and dance with each other, before an argument leads to violence and death.

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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