George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The print is titled 'Punch and Judy at Christmas' and was published on 21st December 1850. It was created to accompany an article about Christmas traditions. The article and illustration were published by The Illustrated London News, which suggests the image was meant for a wide audience. You can learn more about this style of illustration by looking at the work of Leech, John.