Friday, May 25, 2012

Object of the Day: A Very Unusual Punch Postcard




I recently purchased this unusual Victorian postcard and spent far more on it than I would have for almost any other card.  But, I had to have it.  I’m sure you can see why. 

We have here a boy dressed in a homemade Mr. Punch costume, complete with what I’m guessing are a papier mache nose and chin.  He holds a cudgel.  He has a Dog Toby dressed accordingly.  It’s—in short—glorious.

Glorious!


The reverse only says "postcard" and has a place for the stamp and address.  There are no marks or inscriptions, and, sadly, no explanation.

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