Punch Collection (page 51)

Punch and Judy show at the seaside

Jugend front cover, woman in a yellow dress
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting a young woman with ginger hair, dancing in a low-cut yellow dress. She is wearing an admirals hat, and is holding a Punch doll in her hand

Description of a Boxing Match : etching, 1812, by Thomas Rowlandson
BOXING MATCH, 1812. Description of a Boxing Match : etching, 1812, by Thomas Rowlandson

Sparring, a colored etching, probably by George Cruikshank, of an early 19th century English boxing match
BOXING, 19th CENT. Sparring, a colored etching, probably by George Cruikshank, of an early 19th century English boxing match

RUSSIAN BOXERS, c1836. Two Russian men in a boxing match. Watercolor by Fedor Solntsev, c1836

The fight between Bob Gray and Ikay Jones. Line engraving, American, 1859
AMERICAN BOXING, 1859. The fight between Bob Gray and Ikay Jones. Line engraving, American, 1859

ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Pat Jennings of Arsenal FC jumps above his own defense player (left) to block a goal by Bristol City, 22 October 1977

The Derby, 1867. Dizzy Wins With Reform Bill. A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1867
GLADSTONE & DISRAELI, 1867. The Derby, 1867. Dizzy Wins With Reform Bill. A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1867, from Punch showing Benjamin Disraeli finishing just ahead of William Gladstone in

American heavyweight pugilist. Photographed in 1910
JACK JOHNSON (1878-1946). American heavyweight pugilist. Photographed in 1910

Cartoon featuring President Woodrow Wilson by Bernard Partridge from Punch, London, England, 1915
WILSON CARTOON, 1915. Cartoon featuring President Woodrow Wilson by Bernard Partridge from Punch, London, England, 1915

SAMUEL CLEMENS CARTOON. Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known as Mark Twain (1835-1910). American writer and humorist. Cartoon from Punch by Bernard Partridge inspired by Twains visit to England in 1907

ENGLAND: CHOLERA, 1852. A Court for King Cholera. Children playing in a pile of garbage in a London slum. Cartoon warning from Punch, September 1852. The following year cholera was epidemic in London

FOOTBALL: SOLDIERS, 1865. Holiday in Camp - Soldiers Playing Foot-Ball. Wood engraving after a sketch by Winslow Homer, 1865

TREATY OF PARIS, 1763. Celebrating the Treaty of Paris, February 1763, that ended the Seven Years War, at The Thistle & Crown in London, England. Contemporary English cartoon

NEW YEARs EVE, 1890. Ringing out the New Year. Line engraving by Fritz Bergen, 1890

NEW YEARs PARTY. Line engraving by Henry Ulbrecht, late 19th century

MOTHER AND CHILDREN, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

LONDON: EXHIBITIONS, 1843. Shop on a London street promoting exhibitions of rare sights and curiosities. Wood engraving from Punch, 1843

SCOTLAND: ANTI-TORY RIOT. The anti-Tory election riot at Hawick, Scotland, 1835. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

PUNCH, JUDY & CHILD. Wood engraving, 19th century

BRITISH POVERTY, 1845. The Poor Mans Friend. Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, 1845

Punch & Judy Punch & Judy
Punch & Judy. Poster for presentation of Punch & Judy at the Sioux City(?) Art Center, showing bust illustrations of the two characters. Date 1940

Chew Punch plug tobacco. National Tobacco Works, Louisville, Ky. Black man and white man in pugilistic pose, Punchinello clown and dog wearing hat and collar on wall. Date c1886

Mothers Little Darling by Chloe Preston
Illustration by Chloe Preston showing a small boy in a seated in a compartment of a train carriage wearing a suit and bowler hat

E is the Ease for which she makes
Advertising for Punch Cleaner. Alphabet series of 26 postcards featuring children using or holding the product. Date: c.1912

The Old Curiosity Shop, the Punch and Judy people
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

U stands for Useful
Advertising for Punch Cleaner. Alphabet series of 26 postcards featuring children using or holding the product. Date: c.1912

A scene from the Midnight Follies cabaret show at the Hotel Metropole, London, 1920s - All the fun of the fair, including Punch & Judy. Date: 1920s

B stands for Brightness
Advertising for Punch Metal Polish. Alphabet series of 26 postcards featuring children using or holding the product. Date: c.1912

Street music: St Cecilias Day street scene, 1837
A street scene showing the cacophony of noises to be heard on St Cecilas feast day, the patron saint of music, which falls in November

The Greater Game: WW1 and football
No doubt you can make money in this field, my friend, but theres only one field to-day where you can get honour. A severe looking Mr

Australian soldier punching shoeshine boy
Get out! Etla barra! An Australian soldier punches a shoeshine boy, evidently not happy about accepting his services. Date: 1916

Satire on art of Aubrey Beardsley
Airs Resumptive. V. - Lilith Libifera (after Rossetti). A satirical drawing and poem published in Punch in 1894 on the art of Aubrey Beardsley

Mark Lemon - 1
MARK LEMON journalist and editor of Punch Date: 1809 - 1870

Shirley Brooks Cartoon
CHARLES WILLIAM (SHIRLEY) BROOKS Writer, Editor of Punch caricatured as Mr Punch. Date: 1816 - 1874

Brooks, Punch Editor
CHARLES WILLIAM (SHIRLEY) BROOKS Writer, Editor of Punch. Date: 1816 - 1874

Street Fight by George Ranstead
Drawing of two men engaged in a punch up in the street, much to the horror of a lady watching from a doorway (possibly the cause of the fight)

Satire on Irish Home Rule - Husband punched by wife (who in Green symbolises one side of the Irish struggle). The Irish Home Rule Movement came to an end at the outset of World War One

Dispute in a rail carriage
A fight breaks out among business men in a train carriage, who are debating fiscal retaliation. 1903

Punch and Judy show, 1940s
A group of rather bemused looking children stand watching a Punch and Judy Show. 1940s

The Three R s
Following the introduction of the Elementary Education Act, commonly known as Forsters Education Act, in February 1870, Punch magazine depicts William Forster, the Liberal MP who drafted the Act

Ta ra ra boom de ay - the popular favourite
Mr. Punch shields his ears against the din of the popular music hall hit Ta ra ra boom de ay, sung, played and whilsted in the street by all and sundry. Date: 1892

Christmas dinner carried in by four children dressed in medieval costume. There is a large turkey, glasses of steaming punch, a large round pudding, and a plate of fruit. early 20th century

Girl Minds Baby C1900
A little girl minds the baby. Date: circa 1900

Test your Strength
A man tests his punch at a fairground sideshow, while some impressed onlookers gather round to watch. Date: 1950s

Middle Class Prize Wives
Woman, women, wife, housewife Mr Punchs Four Prize Middle Class Wives. The wife as cook, intellectual companion, clerk and tennis partner! Date: 1889

Preparing for Masquerade
Preparing for a Masquerade: people in traditional costumes including Harlequin, Mr Punch, Pierrot, a nun and a monk Date: circa 1825

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"Punch: A Powerful Force that Transcends Time and Boundaries" Step into the world of "Punch, " a term that encompasses various aspects of history, culture, and entertainment. From Cecil Rhodes to Jascha Heifetz's legendary performance in Punch 20, this word holds countless stories within its grasp. Travel back to 1855 when Punch Dinosaurs roamed Crystal Palace, captivating audiences with their prehistoric allure. Fast forward to witness the electrifying seventh round between boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson and his opponent. The intensity is palpable as they exchange blows in a battle for glory. Indulge your senses with Cockspur Rum from Barbados, an exquisite Caribbean delight that packs a punch of flavor. Marvel at the audacity of a woman stepping into the ring on Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing Woman, breaking societal norms with her determination and skill. Delve into artistry through Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames engraving from Punch cartoon or immerse yourself in natural history with Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece. Witness the warning conveyed by Wagners Ring Cycle engraving – an artistic interpretation that leaves you pondering its deeper meaning. Journey further back in time to witness historic battles like The second fight between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock in 1851 captured by artist Pugnis or explore Daniel Mendoza's litho engraved by Henry Kinsbury in 1789 – both testaments to human resilience and strength. Lastly, confront uncomfortable truths through Congo Cartoon from Punch's archives dating back to 1906 – shedding light on colonialism's impact while encouraging reflection and growth. In all these instances, "punch" emerges as more than just a word; it symbolizes power, resilience, creativity, defiance against societal norms, historical milestones, and thought-provoking commentary.