Mr. Punch in the Arts: Punch and Judy Lancers Sheet Music Cover, 1880

The Victoria and Albert Museum

This chromolithograph was the cover for the sheet music to a popular comic song of the 1880’s. Written by H.S. Roberts, the song was part of the Quadrille on Popular Comic Tunes.

Here, we see Mr. Punch in military regalia astride a stead. Toby trots along beside him as Judy follows in a carriage. It’s a rather bizarre image, but appealing in its way.

Though I can’t find a performance of the piece, the music is still available for purchase. See the link (without image) below.