The funny story of Punch and Judy (1875)
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Puppet shows were an extremely popular form of street entertainment in the 19th century. The puppeteer would often employ a child assistant whose job it would be to collect a halfpenny payment from each member of the crowd.
Location: “The Funny Story of Punch & Judy” (1875) Otley: William Walker & Sons. Parker Collection Ap Q087.1/1875
