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Punch & Judy Toy Bank

c. 1937

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names

Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a Punch and Judy puppet show. It features two puppet characters on a colorful stage. The red frame of the puppet booth is decorated with designs and blue curtains. Above the stage, "Punch and Judy Bank" is inscribed.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.4 x 33.8 cm (15 7/8 x 13 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 3/8" high; 6 1/8" wide; 3 3/4" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.17176

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Beverly / Chichester

Wikidata ID

Q64537653

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