Punch and Judy Penny Bank

c. 1939

Cushman Parker

Associated Names
Cushman Parker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a puppet show scene with two figures in a miniature theater labeled "Punch & Judy Bank." The figures resemble traditional Punch and Judy puppets, with one figure having a large nose and teeth, likely Mr. Punch, and the other figure possibly representing Judy. The colors are red, yellow, and blue. The material appears to be painted metal with a glossy texture and visible wear. The sculpture functions as a coin bank with a compartment for movement. The design is similar to 19th-century toy banks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.8 x 30.3 cm (16 1/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 3/8" high; 6 3/16" wide; 2 1/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8615

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Cushman Park (cut off)

Wikidata ID

Q64540634

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